# Oura ring detects sleep apnea and connects users directly to doctors

Source: https://idevice.com/oura-ring-sleep-apnea-doctor-referral
Published: 2026-05-21

## What happened

Oura's smart ring can now detect sleep apnea and connect users directly to doctors, targeting a condition affecting nearly a billion undiagnosed people worldwide.

## Sources

- [If your Oura smart ring detects sleep apnea, it can refer you to doctors](https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/21/if-your-oura-smart-ring-detects-sleep-apnea-it-can-refer-you-to-doctors/) (9to5Mac, 2026-05-21)