Oura's New Symptom Radar: How It Can Help Your Health

Oura has been busy lately. Not only has the popular smart ring brand released the Oura Ring 4 and updated its app, but it also unveiled a new feature called Symptom Radar. This feature is set to make a big difference, especially during the winter season. On December 5, 2024, Oura introduced Symptom Radar, a permanent addition to the Oura app. This feature was tested in Oura Labs, a part of the latest app upgrade that lets members test experimental features and provide feedback. So, what is Symptom Radar all about? Every morning, it looks at your body's signals, like heart rate and temperature, to spot early signs of respiratory strain. This can include signs of a cold or flu. The feature then shows these signs in three levels: no signs, minor signs, and major signs. It also keeps a history graph so you can see trends over time.Symptom Radar works by comparing your current biometric data with your usual patterns. If it detects any changes, like a higher temperature, it alerts you. If you're not feeling well, the app suggests you switch to Rest Mode. This mode helps you focus on getting better by pausing activity goals and highlighting recovery metrics in your Readiness Score. Oura has been working on fever and illness monitoring since 2020. The Symptom Radar feature is the result of years of development and improvement. Even with the Oura Ring 3, you can access this new feature by December 9, 2024.