Sekonda expands wearable technology offer with first smart ring

Watch brand Sekonda has launched its first smart ring, expanding its wearable technology lineup beyond traditional smartwatches, according to Retail Jeweller. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward smaller, more discreet wearables that sit directly on the skin — a trend that's worth pausing on if you're a parent or homebuyer already thinking carefully about your family's everyday EMF exposure.

Why a Ring Is Different From a Watch

Smart rings typically use short-range wireless technology like Bluetooth to sync data with a phone, similar to fitness trackers and smartwatches already on the market. What makes rings notable is proximity: a ring sits closer to the body's core and is worn continuously, including overnight in many cases, which is different from a watch you might take off at bedtime. The source article doesn't detail Sekonda's specific technical specs, so it's not yet clear how its emissions compare to other wearables — but the general principle that EMF exposure decreases with distance from the source is well established, which is one reason some health-conscious families choose to remove wearables during sleep or set them to airplane mode when not actively syncing.

For parents already auditing the electronics in their home, a new wearable category is just one more device to think through. Many of the same families concerned about a ring's proximity to skin are also looking at the bigger picture of household EMF sources — from Wi-Fi routers to kitchen and bathroom appliances. If you're already reviewing your home environment, it may be worth checking out our guide to low-EMF hair dryers, since haircare tools are used close to the head and body daily, or our breakdown of low-EMF air purifiers if indoor air quality and electronics are both on your radar.

What This Means for Your Household

Sekonda's ring launch is a small but telling sign of where consumer wearables are heading: closer to the body, more continuous, and more integrated into daily routines. Whether or not you personally adopt a smart ring, it's a good prompt to reassess how much wireless tech surrounds you and your kids day to day. Homebuyers focused on minimizing ambient EMF in a new house might also want to look into EMF shielding paint as one option for reducing exposure from external sources like cell towers.

As with any new wearable, the best approach is informed moderation — use it if it adds value, but don't feel obligated to wear it around the clock, especially overnight.

Originally reported by Retail Jeweller