Changes

While the sensor set of the rings have changed over the versions, generally they contain an [[accelerometer]], a [[Temperature Tracking|temperature sensor]] as well as an optical [[heart rate sensor]]. From these sensors the Oura calculates the following metrics:  

While the sensor set of the rings have changed over the versions, generally they contain an [[accelerometer]], a [[Temperature Tracking|temperature sensor]] as well as an optical [[heart rate sensor]]. From these sensors the Oura calculates the following metrics:  

===Differences between models===

==Differences between models==

=== Metrics provided===

==Metrics provided==

*Heart rate related: Resting Heart Rate, [[HRV (Heart Rate Variability)|Heart Rate Variability,]] Respiratory Rate

*Heart rate related: Resting Heart Rate, [[HRV (Heart Rate Variability)|Heart Rate Variability,]] Respiratory Rate

* Activity (calorie burn, steps, walking distance 'equivalent')

* Activity (calorie burn, steps, walking distance 'equivalent')

===Exporting data ===

==Exporting data==

As for most wearables, there is unfortunately no (easy) way to access all raw data from the device. But Oura offers a way to [https://cloud.ouraring.com/profile download at least all of your calculated metrics from the ''Oura Cloud'' web interface]. Beyond this, they also offer an API to automate access to Oura data in third party tools. An example implementation is the [https://oura.openhumans.org/ ''Oura'' integration into Open Humans], which automatically fetches the latest data at multiple times throughout the day.

As for most wearables, there is unfortunately no (easy) way to access all raw data from the device. But Oura offers a way to [https://cloud.ouraring.com/profile download at least all of your calculated metrics from the ''Oura Cloud'' web interface]. Beyond this, they also offer an API to automate access to Oura data in third party tools. An example implementation is the [https://oura.openhumans.org/ ''Oura'' integration into Open Humans], which automatically fetches the latest data at multiple times throughout the day.

==Project using Oura Ring ==

===Users interested in this tool (add your name to the list below!)===

Given the different kinds of sensors used in the Oura Ring, a diverse set of projects have been done with it:

[[User:Gedankenstuecke|Gedankenstuecke]] ([[User talk:Gedankenstuecke|talk]])

 

* [[User:Gedankenstuecke|Bastian Greshake Tzovaras]] has

** used it alongside time-tracking data from [[RescueTime]] and geolocation-data from [[Overland]] [https://tzovar.as/QS-lockdown-life/ to understand the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on himself].

** [[Sleep recordings: Oura vs Fitbit|compared sleep data between the Oura Ring]] and [[Fitbit]].

** looked at [https://forums.openhumans.org/t/effects-of-smoking-on-heart-rate/298 how smoking impacts his (resting) heart rate as measured by Oura].

* Herman de Vries has explored the relationship between [[HRV (Heart Rate Variability)|HRV]], [[Sleep tracking|sleep]] and [[Activity tracking|physical activity]] [https://hermandevries.nl/2020/09/23/relationships-between-hrv-sleep-and-physical-activity-in-personal-data/ by using an Oura Ring]