To get the most from your Oura experience, be sure to keep up-to-date with the latest versions of the Oura App software and ring firmware.
Starting with version 2.9.11, firmware will update automatically. Note: for the firmware update to succeed, your phone’s Bluetooth must be enabled and your ring's battery level must be above 30%.
Firmware update information for Gen2 can be found here, for Oura Ring 4 here, and software updates here.
Firmware Update Troubleshooting
Generation 3 Firmware Versions
3.0.3 (October 24, 2024)
- Fixed an issue that can occasionally cause the ring to lose BLE connection with the Oura App
3.0.2 (October 17, 2024)
- Bug fixes and improvements
3.0.1 (October 3, 2024)
- Power optimizations
- Improved activity tracking
2.10.4 (May 6, 2024)
- Improved data synchronization between the ring and Oura App
- Reduced battery usage, and bug fixes for Workout Heart Rate measurements
2.9.33 (March 12, 2024)
- BLE connectivity and stability improvements
2.9.32 (January 30, 2024)
- Improvements for battery level reporting
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused partial loss of sleep data
- Stability improvements
2.9.24 (December 12, 2023)
- Fixed an issue where a firmware update could sometimes result in loss of overnight data
- Minor power optimizations
- Stability improvements
2.9.11 (November 14, 2023)
- Fixed the startup of an unguided session which occasionally resulted in no HR reported after session
- Other bug fixes and improvements
2.9.3 (September 8, 2023)
- BLE improvements and optimizations
- Minor power optimizations
- Internal stability improvement
2.8.71 (May 17, 2023)
- Improved data synchronization between the ring and Oura App
- Minor power optimizations
- Internal stability improvements
2.8.56 (February 23, 2023)
- Power optimizations
- Improvements for battery level reporting
- Internal stability improvements
2.8.41 (December 16, 2022)
- Firmware improvements and bug fixes
2.8.34 (November 10, 2022)
- Improvements and fixes for battery level reporting
- Fixed an issue that sometimes causes loss of sleep analysis for the night
- BLE power optimizations
2.8.20 (September 27, 2022)
- Firmware improvements and bug fixes
2.8.13 (September 8, 2022)
- Improvements for SpO2 measurements. Ring will avoid unnecessary measuring outside of sleep
- Improvements in the sync time between the ring and Oura App
2.8.2 (July 5, 2022)
- Bug fixes & improvements
2.8.1 (June 28, 2022)
- Bug fixes & improvements
2.7.16 (June 3, 2022)
- Fix for sporadic loss of Bluetooth connection between the ring and Oura App
- Fixes for occasional missed night sleep data
2.7.12 (May 17, 2022)
- Improvement in bedtime and nap detection logic
- Fix for inaccurate reporting of bedtime while user is not wearing the ring
- Fix for accidental disabling of “Ring airplane mode” against user's action
- Improvement in sync speed of sleep data from ring to Oura App
- General ring software quality improvements
2.6.9 (March 1, 2022)
- Fix for sudden high ring battery consumption
- Fix for sporadic red blinking light on charger while charging the ring
- Fix for occasional missing sleep analysis after syncing ring with Oura App
- General improvements on ring software stability
2.6.7 (February 25, 2022)
- Minor fix for DHR
- Fix for missing sleep analysis
- General improvements and fixes
Firmware Update Troubleshooting
Automatic Updates
If you've toggled the settings to "on" and your firmware hasn't been updating automatically, these scenarios might be preventing the update:
- You must open the Oura App at least once since the firmware release
- Ring battery must be at least 30%
- Airplane mode must be disabled
- Bluetooth must be enabled
- Automatic firmware updates will not run if Activity Heart Rate is active, or if you are using an Explore session that measures HR/HRV (marked by the icon)
- Automatic firmware updates will not run if you are asleep and your ring is measuring nighttime biosignals
Manual Updates
If you experience trouble while attempting a manual firmware update, try the following:
- Ensure your ring's battery level is at least 30% when attempting to update your firmware
- Ensure your ring is connected throughout the updating process — don’t close the app or toggle your Bluetooth on/off while the update is taking place
- Keep your device's screen unlocked during the update to prevent potential interruptions
- Make sure your device’s operating system is up to date. You can check this by opening your phone's Settings
- Restart your phone
- Attempt the firmware update in a room where the signal interference is low (no other devices nearby)
- If you're unable to see the firmware update, uninstall and reinstall the Oura App, then check the home screen for a firmware update message
- Attempt the firmware update through a different device (e.g., a tablet)
If none of the above steps help with the firmware issue, please try uninstalling and reinstalling Oura on your phone:
- Complete a data backup by tapping the menu in the upper left-hand corner of the home screen > Settings > Back up all data
- Delete the Oura App from your device
- Reinstall the Oura App
- Place your ring on the charger, ensuring the small light on the front of the charger appears
- Go to your device's Bluetooth settings
- Locate your ring in the list of connected Bluetooth devices (look for "Oura" in the name) and tap the icon to the right to unpair/forget the device
- Unpair other connected Bluetooth devices to eliminate potential interference with the Bluetooth signal
- Make sure the ring is on the charger and charger is plugged in
- Relaunch the Oura App
- Follow the in-app onboarding flow to set up your ring