Sekonda expands wearable technology offer with first smart ring - retail

Watch retailer Sekonda has moved into the smart ring category, according to a report from jeweller.com, marking its first foray into this increasingly popular corner of wearable technology. The move reflects a broader industry trend: wearables are getting smaller, closer to the skin, and worn for longer stretches of the day — and now, the night, too.

For most shoppers, this is simply exciting news about a new gadget. But for health-conscious parents and anyone trying to reduce unnecessary EMF exposure at home, it's worth pausing on. Smart rings, like smartwatches and fitness trackers before them, typically rely on wireless connectivity — usually Bluetooth — to sync data with a paired smartphone app. That means the device is emitting and receiving low-level radiofrequency signals essentially around the clock, often while worn directly against the skin for sleep tracking, which is a key selling point of this category.

Why This Matters for EMF-Conscious Households

The source article doesn't provide technical specifications on Sekonda's new ring, so we can't say how it compares to competitors in terms of signal strength or battery/antenna design. But the general physics of EMF exposure are well established: intensity drops off quickly with distance. A ring worn on the finger, or a watch on the wrist, sits much closer to the body than, say, a phone in a bag or a laptop on a desk — which is part of why some families choose to be more selective about which wearables they adopt, and how often they're worn.

If you're building a lower-EMF home environment, wearables are just one piece of the puzzle. Many parents are also looking closely at everyday appliances that sit close to the body or run for extended periods. For instance, our guide to low-EMF hair dryers breaks down what to look for if you want to minimize exposure during a daily routine that already involves holding a device near your head. Similarly, indoor air quality tools are worth a second look — our guide to low-EMF air purifiers covers models designed to clean the air without adding unnecessary electromagnetic output to a bedroom or nursery.

For those renovating or house-hunting with EMF exposure in mind — including proximity to cell towers — building materials matter too. Our 2026 guide to EMF shielding paint explains whether these products genuinely reduce ambient RF levels in a home, and what to realistically expect from them.

As smart rings and similar devices become more mainstream, the practical takeaway isn't to panic — it's to stay informed. Consider whether you need to wear a connected device 24/7, look into airplane-mode or low-power settings when available, and apply the same common-sense distance-and-duration thinking to wearables that you would to any other wireless device in your home.

Originally reported by jeweller.com