Are you familiar with smart ring? This ring continues to grow like another wearable device that penetrates the digital era nowadays.
A smart ring that works with the sensors can monitor various body parameters such as physical activity and health to control another smart device.
This article will inform you about the smart ring from its definition, how it works, its function, and its regulation in Indonesia.
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What is a Smart Ring?
Smart rings are often referred to as mini-computers that are worn on people’s fingers. They are equipped with sensors that are useful for tracking, fitness, physical activity, and health.
Despite their small size, this device have an amazing ability to collect data and interact with other smart devices. They can monitor heart rate, and sleep patterns and even measure stress levels.
How Smart Ring Works
The smart ring is equipped with Bluetooth, NFC, and WiFi connections, which basically work by using sensors to collect data and then connecting the data to other smart devices. Here’s how the technology works:
- Collect data: Sensors on the smart ring measure various data, such as heart rate, body temperature, blood oxygen levels, and steps.
- Connects to other smart devices: The technology connects to other smart devices via Bluetooth or NFC.
- Data is forwarded to the connected device’s app: The data collected by the sensors is processed and forwarded to the app on the connected device.
The Function of Smart Ring
The smart ring has the following main functions and additional functions:
- Fingerprint Recognition: The technology can recognize your fingerprints and unlock other devices, such as smartphones or laptops.
- Emotion Recognition: The technology can recognize your emotions and perform certain actions, such as sending messages or making calls.
- Providing notifications: The technology can receive notifications from other devices, such as text messages or emails.
- Device Control: The technology can be used to control other devices, such as TVs or air conditioners.
- Music Controller: The technology can be used to control music on other devices, such as playing, muting, or switching songs.
- Gesture Recognition: The technology can recognize your hand gestures and perform certain actions, such as sending messages or making calls.
- Voice Recognition: The technology can recognize your voice and perform certain actions, such as sending a message or making a call.
- Environmental Measurements: The technology can measure temperature, humidity, and more.
Smart Ring Regulations in Indonesia
Smart ring use communication technologies such as Bluetooth, NFC, or WiFi that operate within a specific frequency spectrum. In Indonesia, any Bluetooth, NFC, or WiFi-based wireless device is required to have DJID (Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure) under the Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI).
This is based on KEPMEN No. 260 Tahun 2024 and No. 12 Tahun 2025, which requires all radio frequency-based devices, including smart ring, to meet specific technical standards before being sold in the country.
The certification ensures that the product meets government safety and quality regulations and does not interfere with other communication devices. The certification process involves technical testing, such as frequency adjustments, safety checks, and compatibility with the surrounding environment.
Once the tests are completed, products that pass are listed in a Test Result Report, which confirms that the product is safe and ready for sale in Indonesia. This report reassures customers that the product meets technical standards and is secure.
For companies wanting to sell smart ring in Indonesia, Type Approval Certification Services for ICT Products are available to assist with this process. This service includes preparing technical and legal documents, conducting required testing, ensuring compliance with regulations, helping companies streamline the certification process, and giving consumers confidence in certified products.
