Garmin could soon launch its own smart ring. A certification filing from Indonesia lists a device called the Cirqa Smart Ring as a standalone form factor alongside the already available Cirqa Smart Band. Garmin has not yet officially confirmed the product, but the discovery aligns with a shift that has been hinted at for months.
TL;DR: On August 12, 2026, a device with the model designation “CIRQA SMART RING” appeared in the Indonesian certification database e-Sertifikasi (Certificate 125338/DJID/2026), submitted by PT Garmin Indonesia Distribution. The entry disappeared shortly thereafter. Expected features include sleep tracking, HRV status, and Body Battery without a mandatory subscription, at a price of around $200 to $250. October 2026 is rumored to be the release window.
What exactly surfaced in Indonesia
The discovery comes from the official DJID / e-Sertifikasi database of the Indonesian telecommunications authority Postel, the certification registry that manufacturers must go through before they are allowed to sell a wireless device in the country. An entry appeared there on August 12, 2026, with certificate number 125338/DJID/2026, submitted by PT Garmin Indonesia Distribution, with Taiwan listed as the country of manufacture. The product category is listed as “Fitness Product,” and the model name is unmistakably “CIRQA SMART RING.”
Noteworthy: The entry disappeared from the public database just one day later. This is common with such certification leaks and does not change the fact that several news outlets have already documented the discovery, including Garmin Rumors.
Cirqa Ring vs. Cirqa Band: Two Separate Devices
Garmin only unveiled the Cirqa Smart Band in July 2026—a screenless fitness tracker priced at around 199 euros with no subscription required. However, the certification application explicitly refers to a “ring,” not another version of the band. According to reports so far, this is therefore a completely new form factor within the still-young Cirqa product line—not merely a rebranding of the band.
The U-turn: First against rings, now apparently right in the thick of it
As recently as February 2026, Garmin executives had publicly spoken out against developing their own smart ring. Their reasoning at the time: Smartwatches have a larger power budget, more space for LEDs, a larger sensor area, and better signal quality than a narrow ring on a finger. Essentially, rings offered only comfort as an advantage. Six months later, the company’s own name—of all things—appears in a ring certification; a more obvious contradiction is hard to imagine.
Two developments likely explain this change of heart: sensor miniaturization and battery efficiency have recently made noticeable strides, and the ring market has now grown too large to ignore. Anyone interested in Garmin’s general update pace will find further context in our report on the major Garmin smartwatch update regarding how actively the company maintains its existing ecosystem.
What Features the Cirqa Smart Ring Might Offer
There are no official specifications—after all, Garmin hasn’t even announced the device yet. However, based on the existing Cirqa and Garmin Connect ecosystems, we can infer what metrics a ring would realistically provide:
| Function | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Sleep tracking | Very likely; a core feature of all current smart rings |
| HRV Status | Likely; already an integral part of Garmin Connect |
| Body Battery | Probably—Garmin’s established energy score system |
| Stress tracking | Probably; also part of the existing ecosystem |
| Skin Temperature | Possible, depending on the built-in sensor |
| Sports or workout tracking | Unclear; rings are generally considered less accurate than wrist sensors when in motion |
Technically, a Cirqa ring would likely rely on a PPG (photoplethysmography) sensor, similar to those found in Garmin watches. On the finger, this sensor is located closer to well-supplied arteries than on the wrist. During periods of rest (such as sleep), this can theoretically provide more accurate readings. During intense physical activity, wrist-based measurements are still generally considered more reliable.
Competition: Oura, Samsung Galaxy Ring, and Ultrahuman
The smart ring market is no longer a niche product. Oura, Samsung with its Galaxy Ring, Ultrahuman, and RingConn have established themselves in recent years, focusing on sleep, recovery, and passive health tracking. Intense workout tracking isn’t usually one of their strengths, and this is exactly where Garmin could step in. A Cirqa ring that integrates seamlessly with Garmin Connect and Garmin’s own watches would offer existing Garmin users a convenient addition for bedtime without requiring them to wear a watch at night. The training and recovery data would remain the same as on the smartwatch.
An additional potential advantage over Oura: Oura requires an ongoing subscription for full functionality, whereas even the current Cirqa Smart Band works entirely without a subscription. If Garmin were to apply this model to the ring, it would be a compelling selling point.
Price and Release: When Might the Ring Be Available?
There are no official details on price or launch date yet; after all, the product doesn’t officially exist yet. However, estimates of around $200 to $250 are circulating in media reports, with some sources even citing an upper limit of $299. Fall 2026—specifically October—is frequently cited as a possible launch window, with the holiday shopping season as the likely target period. However, regulatory filings do not indicate the actual launch date; they are merely a necessary prerequisite for it.
Conclusion
Whether and when the Garmin Cirqa Smart Ring will actually be released cannot be reliably predicted based on a single regulatory filing. One thing is certain: The entry in the Indonesian e-Sertifikasi database is concrete enough to be more than just a rumor, and it aligns with a strategic shift that Garmin has apparently been implementing since the launch of the Cirqa smart band in July. If the ring is released, it would enter a market that has likely been waiting for precisely this combination of the Garmin ecosystem and a subscription-free ring. We’ll stay on top of this story and update this article as soon as there’s news from Garmin itself.
