Ultrahuman launches its Emerald update today, representing the largest platform overhaul in four years. Users with an Ultrahuman Ring Air, Ring Pro, or additional health trackers will experience a substantially altered app interface and functionality.

What is UltraSphere, and why does it matter?

The standout feature is UltraSphere, described as a pioneering decision engine for smart rings. Rather than presenting additional graphs, it occupies a central position on the main screen and delivers over 60 personalized Next Best Actions drawn from sleep patterns, recovery levels, HRV, stress indicators, activity, and glucose readings when paired with M1 or M2 CGM devices.

Recommendations adapt based on location, weather conditions, and circadian rhythms, ensuring tailored guidance such as for jet-lagged individuals versus new parents. Sample suggestions include stepping outdoors shortly after waking to align the internal clock or warnings about late-day caffeine impacting rest.

Mohit Kumar, CEO of Ultrahuman, shared the rationale: All wearable devices produce data. While data empowers users, they seek more than figures alone. They desire actionable steps. The Emerald Update emphasizes turning information into practical steps by incorporating biointelligence layers that address the so what question through contextual insights at each stage.

What else changes with this update?

The update includes offline processing capabilities, beneficial for travelers or areas without connectivity. Recovery scores, stress patterns, and Next Best Actions remain accessible without any network connection.

Exercise tracking improves with enhanced auto-detection and heart rate precision verified against top-tier standards. Users can integrate data from Apple Watch, Garmin, WHOOP, or AirPods Pro Gen 3 directly into the app for comprehensive tracking beyond the ring.

VO2 Max tracking advances with an updated algorithm achieving accuracy within 5 mL per kg per min compared to laboratory tests, validated on over 100 athletes.

Additional features encompass a new Longevity section tracking metrics like UltraAge and Brain Age, a Sleep Screener consolidating nightly data into a single report, and the ability to share cycle and ovulation information with a partner.

Should you update?

The Emerald update becomes available worldwide starting today, offering compelling reasons to install it. Notably, this enhancement comes at no additional cost and elevates the overall user experience significantly.