Garmin CIRQA smart ring appears in certification database

Over two years ago, senior figures in Garmin's management team dismissed the idea of developing a smart ring, stating that smartwatches were superior in all aspects, including measurement accuracy and profitability. Smart rings, they said, only have the advantage of comfort. 

This mindset appears to have now shifted: A newly published entry in Indonesia's certification database is stirring speculation that Garmin is preparing to launch its first smart ring. The filing, submitted by PT Garmin Indonesia Distribution and dated August 12, 2026, lists a device under the model name "CIRQA SMART RING," manufactured in Taiwan and categorized as a fitness product. The listing carries certificate number 125338/DJID/2026.

The discovery follows the recent launch of Garmin's CIRQA smart band (available here at Amazon for $200), a wrist- and arm-worn device built for continuous sleep, stress and recovery tracking without a display. Reusing the CIRQA name for a ring suggests that the company may be building a broader family of low-profile, screenless wearables rather than a one-off product. Garmin's earlier CIRQA trademark filings used language broad enough to cover various body-worn sensors, not just wrist devices.

However, Garmin has not announced the ring, so the certification should be treated as a strong hint rather than confirmation of an upcoming launch. If confirmed, a Garmin ring would compete directly with Oura, Samsung and Ultrahuman, allowing athletes to track recovery data via Garmin Connect without having to wear a watch around the clock.