Vibeat OxyRing Bluetooth Pulse Oximeter

Easy to use. As I don’t use phone apps, the PC version allows you to configure and settings, see the data and charts. Information was easy to understand.
The screen displays alternating Heart Rate and Oxygen level. The settings offer a bright and normal display. This did not change much at all. I wish the digits were bigger too.
However, it did vibrate when the oxygen level dropped to 88 as requested. The vibration is enough to get you to change position while sleeping. Not too violent to wake you up completely, which made for a pleasant sleep.

Tengo apnea obstructiva en grado severo. Cuando se tiene este padecimiento es importante monitorizar el nivel de oxígeno y el ritmo cardiaco mientras se duerme. Este anillo me avisa cuando mi saturación de oxígeno baja de un cierto umbral, me despierta y me permite acomodarme, si la apnea era postural, o ajustar la mascarilla, si era por fuga. Es caro pero vale la pena. Lo recomiendo.

I am on CPAP and O2 at night and O2 during the day. Although I have several pulse oximeters I’ve been curious as to how my O2 saturation varies during the day while engaged in different activities, So the prospect of obtaining continuous O2 saturation readings was very appealing. After looking at all affordable non-medical grade options, I ordered the Vibeat OxyRing. It was easy to set up. I like the ring, which fits my little finger best, I wear it on my left hand where it is less likely to get in the way. After charging the battery for the first time I wore it overnight and downloaded the data the following morning. Printing out the results from a pdf file was easy on my wireless printer. On a prescribed 2L/min used in conjunction with my CPAP machine my O2 levels were below 90% for 69% of the time. I should add that living at 8000 feet with bronchiectasis my “normal” (non-supplemented) O2 sats were typically in the region of 92-94%. Then COVID happened and I experienced levels as low as 78%. I’ve been using supplemental O2 for 18 months, and CPAP/O2 at night for 6 months. Increasing the O2 flow to 3L/min reduced the proportion of time my O2 sats were less than 90% to 23%. Without being able to continuously monitor during sleep I would not have known that. Whether that’s clinically important or not is something I need to discuss with my pulmonologist. I’ve used it to monitor my O2 levels during the daytime, when I maintain a flow rate of 4L/min. It has taught me that I can’t go without supplemental O2 for more than a few minutes while exercising. I don’t wear it every day unless some new situation arises, but I think it’s a useful device to have. I’m not sure I understand the computed “O2 score” and how it’s derived, but the rest of the data is presented in a clear way. As for “accuracy”, that is a parameter that is difficult to independently verify. Whenever I’ve checked, my finger pulse oximeter readings have been in close agreement with the ring readings. I don’t know yet how my pulmonologist will react to my using it. The manufacturer disclaims the use of its product for medical purposes, as it is not an FDA approved device. But enhancing my own awareness of my O2 levels and supplemental O2 needs has to be beneficial. I have no negative comments.

I bought this ring to free my finger tips and monitor my O2 level at the same time, and let me tell you it does work perfectly for that purpose. I can use it while typing or writing, even walking and driving or just resting, the silicon band keeps it in place, allowing you to free your hands, the band itself is comfortable, and if you want, you can just change fingers or hands, in my case I can use it on all my fingers except the little ones.
It helps you keep track of your levels and even alerts you if you have a sudden drop of O2, with an audible alarm and/or a vibration alarm. I’ve compare the measurements with my other device (the one that measures your tip) and the readings are very accurate.
The app is very functional, as it records your history data, it also lets you see the current readings and the last minute in a neat graph, it connects automatically to the ring via Bluetooth.