The $249 screen-free wearable combines biometric monitoring with discreet prayer and reflection reminders, alongside devotional tools in Elah’s companion app.
Elah has introduced the Elah Ring S1 in North America, positioning the device as a faith-centred smart ring for Christians that combines biometric tracking with discreet prayer prompts. The ring is now on sale for $249 through ElahRing.com, with free sizing and free shipping in the US, according to the company’s launch materials. The product is being marketed as a screen-free wearable that uses light and gentle vibration to encourage users to pause, reflect or pray without reaching for a phone.
The ring tracks heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep, stress, activity, body temperature and blood oxygen, while the companion Elah App adds devotional tools such as Scripture, journalling and FaithMate support. Elah says users can store up to five devotional Anchors on the ring for offline reminders, allowing prayer or reflection prompts to function even when a phone is not nearby. An optional Elah Plus membership costs $5.99 a month and adds more personalisation and AI-powered features, although the core functions are included with the device.
Hardware details include a Grade 5 titanium exterior, a medical-grade epoxy resin interior and IP68 water resistance. Elah says battery life is around four to six days, and the ring is compatible with both iOS and Android. It is available in Rose Gold, Matte Black, Dawn Gold and Clear Silver, in US sizes 7 to 13.
The launch is rooted in the personal story of founder Ricky Xia, who said his faith was shaped after arriving in the United States as a teenager and being helped by Christians he had not yet met. Speaking in the company’s launch materials, Xia said: “The moments you need support the most are often the moments you never think of doing that.” Elah, which grew out of Blessed, a Bible app the company says has more than 10 million users, argues that software alone is not enough in stressful moments and that a wearable can offer a quieter form of support. The company also says the ring is intended to complement, not replace, prayer, Scripture, church or pastoral care.
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