# Smartphone-Integrated Rings The 'Aring' is a Chic Ring That Facilitates Touch-Free Phone Operation By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchfree-phone-operation References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/07/smart-ring-wireless-phone-commands-the-aring-hands-free.html) & [aring.2whynot](http://aring.2whynot.com) A Taiwanese company has developed a piece of [wearable jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac) that facilities touch-free phone operation. At first glance, the 'Aring' appears to be a stylish and modern ring. But in reality, this piece of wearable technology doubles as a wireless interface for your mobile devices. The Aring is equipped with a built-in microphone, as well as Bluetooth connectivity. To use the Aring, users press a single button and then use their voice to activate various commands on their smartphone. The ring uses Bluetooth technology and the [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-gen3-horizon) Now service to transmit these voice commands to your smartphone. The device allows users to do everything from setting alarms to [taking notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-index-01). The idea behind the Aring is to use the power of wearable technology to facilitate touch-free phone operation and make it easier to operate our devices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wearable Voice-controlled Devices:** Create jewelry, watches, and other wearables that allow touch-free phone operation through voice activation. - **Integrated Microphone Technology:** Develop innovative applications for built-in microphones in wearable technology to enable hands-free communication and voice activation. - **Bluetooth-enabled Accessories:** Produce devices to allow users to communicate wirelessly with their smartphones through Bluetooth technology. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Design fashionable wearable accessories with smart technology to enhance daily life and improve convenience. - **Telecommunications:** Introduce innovative products that improve the customer experience and support touchless interaction with mobile devices through advanced technology. - **Consumer Electronics:** Create technological advancements in wearables to make mobile devices easier to operate through voice commands and touch-free operation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voice Control Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbar-stream-ring.md) - [Wearable AI Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wizpr-ring.md) - [Tappable Smart Ring Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribble.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whsp-ring.md) - [Voice Capture Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-ring.md) - [ChatGPT-Powered Wearable Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lring-2.md) - [Accessible Titanium Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yring.md) - [Wearable Input Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novasmart-ring.md)