Tech Desk 
Jul 27, 2024
Samsung Galaxy Ring is its option in the smart ring market. The new ring features gesture controls, which provides it a one-up on other existing wearables in the form factor.
How are gesture controls working?
When the Galaxy Ring was first unveiled, the idea of gesture control was that it sounded like users would be capable of activating certain functions on their paired phone by manipulating the ring around a finger or swiping along the edge of it.
Originally, Samsung’s gesture controls are similar to what already exists in the Galaxy Watch lineup. With the finger that the ring is sitting on, users can tap the pinch with their thumb.
The small shock when tapping fingers is detectable in the ring, reading as an activation for certain features.
Utilising the Galaxy Ring gesture controls, you can do two things.
- Firstly, you can dismiss an alarm while it is going off on a Galaxy phone.
- You can take a picture while the camera app is launched on a Galaxy phone.
- This comes in handy on phones like the Galaxy Fold 6 or Flip 6, as you can prop the phone up without a tripod or third-party stand.
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However, a minimal lag was present there when the gesture controls feature was released and when the shutter was activated. Which somewhat makes it difficult to put your hand back in a normal position before the picture is captured.
How to turn on gesture controls
The Samsung Wearable app is your best friend in adjusting Galaxy Ring settings. The Galaxy Ring will offer information mostly in the Samsung Health app, but turning on gesture controls will need to be done in the Wearable program.
- Open the Samsung Wearable app.
- Find and open the Galaxy Ring page.
- Scroll down and tap Gestures.
- Turn on gestures as needed.
