The effectiveness of an Oura Ring heavily depends on a proper fit. If it is too tight or too loose, you will not get the best results. If your Oura Ring feels too loose, you might wonder, “Can you make an Oura Ring smaller?” Let’s see whether it is a possibility.
Can You Make Your Oura Ring Smaller?
If your Oura Ring is too loose, resizing it physically is not an option due to its electronic components and materials. That is why we always recommend using the Oura Sizing Kit before purchasing an Oura Ring.
With a Sizing Kit, you can choose the perfect size Oura Ring that sits well on your finger and can simply avoid unwanted issues once you purchase the ring.
How to make Your Oura Ring Smaller?
As we mentioned, there is no physical method available to manually make your Oura Ring smaller. However, there are some innovative methods people use to make their rings smaller to fit well on their fingers. Let’s go through a few.
Ring Adjusters
This is probably the easiest and workable method to wear a slightly bigger Oura Ring. Ring adjusters are a simple and effective solution to make your Oura Ring fit more snugly. These are tiny accessories that add a layer of material inside the ring.
However, when adding this layer underneath your Oura Ring, you must make sure that it doesn’t cover the sensors. The sensors of Oura Rings are placed on the palm side under the ring. If the ring adjuster you add covers the sensors’ touch with your body, the Oura Ring will not read your vitals.
So, keep that in mind when using ring adjusters to make an Oura Ring smaller.
Wearing the Ring on a Smaller Finger
Although most people wear their Oura Rings on their index finger, there is nothing wrong with wearing an Oura ring on a different finger if it becomes bigger as you use it.
Try your thumb or some other finger. Also, try switching to the other hand to see if it fits well with a finger on your other hand. Whatever the finger you choose, ensure the ring doesn’t move excessively to maintain data accuracy.
A moving ring is also vulnerable to falling off during activities. Finding a lost Oura Ring is not the easiest, as there are only a couple of effective methods available to trace a lost Oura Ring.
Add a Thin Layer of Tape
A DIY solution to deal with a loose Oura Ring would be to apply tape to the inside of your Oura Ring. Also, you can consider applying clear nail polish to the bottom surface of the ring.
However, you have to be careful when trying these things. Oura limited warranty does not cover it if you happen to damage the ring while trying DIY methods to make the ring smaller.
The Oura Ring extended warranty also covers only accidental damage. So, be mindful.
Why Resizing the Oura Ring Physically Isn’t Possible?
Resizing the Oura Ring physically is impossible due to its advanced technology. If you try to alter the size manually by yourself, the components and sensors inside the ring may get damaged.
Any attempt to alter the ring by cutting or bending would irreparably damage these electronics. Most importantly, modifying the ring voids Oura’s warranty and protection plans.
If you are reading this article planning to buy a new Oura Ring, we highly recommend ordering an Oura Ring Sizing Kit and selecting the perfect size ring for your finger.
Does Oura Exchange If My Ring Is Too Big or Small?
Yes, you can contact Oura customer service and request a different size ring if the existing one does not fit correctly on your finger. However, note that you cannot request a different color or ring from a different finish.
The replacement will always be made of the same finish and color. If you want a different color or a ring from a different finish, the exchange has to be requested within the first 30 days of the purchase.
For information regarding exchanges, we highly recommend reading the Oura exchange policy for a smooth procedure.
What Are the Available Oura Ring Sizes?
The newest Oura Gen 3 has ring sizes ranging from 4 to 15. The new series of Oura Gen 4 has a new Sizing Kit compared to the previous generation. The Oura Gen 3 Sizing Kit has ring sizes from 6 to 13.
There is a slight difference between the new Oura Gen 4 rings and the Gen 3 rings in terms of shape as well. So, make sure to go through these details when determining the perfect ring size for your finger.
Conclusion
In summary, if your Oura Ring is too big and you want to make it small, the best option we suggest is to use ring adjusters. However, when using ring adjusters, make sure not to cover the sensors underneath the ring.
We do not recommend using physical methods to alter the Oura Ring size because of the tiny advanced components it has inside the ring. You can contact Oura customer service and request a different size ring if the existing one doesn’t fit your finger.
We hope everything is clear and you have the answer to your problem. If you need further input from us, please use the comment section to reach us. Have a great day!
