Casio's Ring Watch Gets Smart with Health Tracking
Casio has transformed its compact Ring Watch into a smart device, the CRW-H001M-8, preserving the whimsical design of the original while incorporating features for health and fitness monitoring, Bluetooth capabilities, and smartphone alerts. Launched in 2024 to mark the 50th anniversary of Casio's renowned timepieces, the original Ring Watch was a fully functioning digital watch in a ring format, equipped with a display, stopwatch, alarm, calendar, and LED backlight, all housed in a sturdy metal body. The updated version resembles its forerunner, boasting a small LCD screen within a metal ring, but now adds sensors for heart rate, blood oxygen, and body temperature tracking. It also monitors steps, calories, sleep, and various workouts, with data accessible via a smartphone app. A vibration motor provides subtle notifications for calls, messages, and reminders. The CRW-H001M-8 will initially launch in China, with no plans for global distribution announced yet. The original Ring Watch weighed 16 grams and debuted in 2024.
Key facts
- Casio's new CRW-H001M-8 is a smart ring version of its Ring Watch.
- The original Ring Watch was introduced in 2024 for Casio's 50th anniversary.
- The CRW-H001M-8 includes health sensors for heart rate, blood oxygen, and body temperature.
- It tracks steps, calories, sleep, and physical activity.
- The ring supports workouts like walking, running, and cycling.
- It has Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone notifications.
- The device has a vibration motor for alerts.
- The CRW-H001M-8 will launch first in China, with no global expansion announced.
- The original Ring Watch weighed 16 grams.
Entities
Institutions
- Casio
Locations
- China