SAMSUNG SM-Q501 (02) PDF Document

The SAMSUNG SM-Q501 is a smart ring designed to help you analyze your activity patterns, sleep quality, and manage your health by continuously measuring your biometric signals. To use the Ring, you must connect it to a phone. The measured data is regularly synchronized with the Samsung Health app on the connected phone.

Ring Components:

• Optical heart rate sensor

• Temperature sensor

• Orientation indicator

Charging Case Components:

• Indicator light

• Wireless charging coil

• Charger port (USB Type-C)

• Multipurpose button

• Use the device in a place without magnetic interference for it to operate normally.

• The supplied item contains magnets. Keep it away from credit cards, implanted medical devices, and other devices that may be affected by magnets. For medical devices, keep the item more than 15 cm apart. If you suspect any interference with your medical device, stop using the item and consult your physician or medical device manufacturer.

• If you have a medical implant in your heart, do not place the supplied item in a pocket close to your implanted device, such as your chest or inner jacket pocket.

• Keep a safe distance between objects affected by magnets and the supplied item. Objects like credit cards, passbooks, access cards, boarding passes, or parking passes may be damaged or disabled.

• If the Ring is broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the Ring only after it has been repaired at an authorized service centre.

• The charging case is not water and dust resistant. Liquids or foreign materials like dust can enter the case, so use caution.

• If foreign materials are on the sensor, they may prevent light from reflecting evenly, leading to inaccurate measurements. Clean the sensor before wearing the Ring.

• When not using the Ring, store it in the charging case to prevent loss or damage.

Charge the battery before using your SAMSUNG SM-Q501 for the first time or after extended periods of non-use. The Ring starts working while charging. The charging case, which has a built-in battery, is charged after the Ring inside it is charged.

1. Connect the USB cable to the charger and then plug the USB cable into the charger port on the case.

2. Plug the charger into an electric socket.

3. Open the charging case.

4. Align the orientation indicator of the Ring with the marker on the charging case’s Ring holder and place it in the charging case.

5. Close the charging case. The Ring will charge first, followed by the charging case.

6. After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the charger. First, disconnect the USB cable from the case, then unplug the charger from the socket.

The charging case for the SAMSUNG SM-Q501 has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery using a wireless charger (sold separately).

1. Open the charging case.

2. Align the orientation indicator of the Ring with the marker on the charging case’s ring holder and place it in the charging case.

3. Close the charging case.

4. Place the center of the charging case’s bottom on the center of the wireless charger.

5. After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the wireless charger.

Precautions for wireless charging:

Do not place conductive materials, like metal objects and magnets, between the charging case and the wireless charger. The Ring and case may not charge properly, may overheat, or the case could be damaged. Use Samsung-approved wireless chargers for proper charging.

You can charge your SAMSUNG SM-Q501 with the battery of a device that works as a wireless charger.

1. Open the charging case.

2. Align the orientation indicator of the Ring with the marker on the charging case’s ring holder and place it in the charging case.

3. Close the charging case.

4. Turn on the Wireless power sharing feature on the device that functions as a wireless charger and place the center of the charging case’s bottom on that device.

5. After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the device.

Note: Only mobile devices that support the Wireless power sharing feature can charge the Ring. The feature may not work properly depending on accessories or covers used on the charging device. It is recommended to remove any cover before using this feature.

You can check the remaining battery level of your SAMSUNG SM-Q501 through the Ring’s sensor light or the charging case’s indicator light.

• Ring Sensor Light: Remove the Ring from your finger and check the sensor on the inside. If the battery level is 15% or above, a green light will blink. If it is lower than 15%, a red light will blink.

• Charging Case Indicator Light: Open the charging case or press the Multipurpose button when the Ring is in the case. The indicator light will turn on for 3 seconds to show the Ring’s battery level. If the Ring is not in the case, the light will display the case’s battery level.

• Galaxy Wearable App: You can also check the Ring’s remaining battery level in the Galaxy Wearable app when it is connected to your phone.

When you are not using your SAMSUNG SM-Q501, store it in the charging case that has been charged. If you do not, the sensor will continue to work, which will affect the usage time and battery consumption.

• Use only a Samsung-approved charger and cable designed for your Ring. Incompatible accessories can cause serious injuries or damage.

• Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the charging case. Any damage from misuse is not covered by the warranty.

• Use only the supplied USB Type-C cable. A Micro USB cable may damage the charging case.

• If the charger port is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the charger port before charging.

• To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and be easily accessible while charging.

• Keep the charging case closed while storing or charging the Ring. Ensure the Ring’s orientation indicator is facing the front before placing it in the case.

• If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur. Clean them before inserting the Ring in the case.

• Charging starts automatically when you insert the Ring and stops automatically when fully charged.

• If you won’t be using your Ring for a long time, store it after it is charged.

• The Ring may heat up while charging. This is normal. If it gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. Allow it to cool down before use.

• Avoid using a bent or damaged USB cable. If the cable is damaged, stop using it.

The indicator light on the charging case displays the status of the Ring when it’s inside the case, and the status of the case itself when the Ring is not inside.

• If the indicator light does not work as described, disconnect and reconnect the charger.

• If the charging case’s battery level is too low, the indicator light will blink or not turn on, and the Ring will not be charged.

Wear the SAMSUNG SM-Q501 so that its orientation indicator is facing towards your palm. It is recommended to wear the Ring on a finger where it is not too tight or loose and fits comfortably.

Cautions for wearing:

• Be careful when using the Ring, as scratches from normal use are not covered by the warranty.

• Wear the Ring on your non-dominant hand.

• Do not wear metal rings next to the Ring.

• Remove the Ring when lifting or handling heavy or hard things.

• Do not wear the Ring when exercising with equipment, especially free weights like barbells and dumbbells, as it could hurt your hand.

If the Ring becomes stuck on your finger, do the following:

• Wet your finger with cold water and soap, then remove the Ring by turning it around slowly. After removal, rinse and dry your hand and the Ring thoroughly.

• Immerse your finger in cold water, wait for some time until the swelling goes down, and then remove the Ring.

• Hold your hand so it is above your heart or rest for some time. When your finger’s circumference returns to normal, remove the Ring.

If you need to cut the Ring off in an emergency, seek help from a medical professional or emergency services, as there is a risk of injury.

First, you need to install the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. You can download it from the Galaxy Store for Samsung Android phones or the Play Store for other Android phones. The Ring cannot be connected to a tablet or a computer.

To connect via Bluetooth:

1. Before connecting, check if the Ring’s battery level is sufficient by placing it in the charging case. If the indicator light doesn’t flash, charge the Ring.

2. Close the charging case and then open it. Alternatively, open the case and press and hold the Multipurpose button for more than 3 seconds. The Ring will enter Bluetooth pairing mode, and a pop-up window will appear on your phone.

3. On your phone, tap Connect on the pop-up window and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. You must register your Samsung account on your phone and add it to your Ring to access its features.

To connect the SAMSUNG SM-Q501 to a new phone, you must first reset the Ring. Resetting may delete health data that has not been synced, so be sure to sync your data with the Samsung Health app before proceeding.

1. On the currently connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Reset → Reset. After the reset, your Ring will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode.

2. On your new phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app to connect to your Ring.

Some features may not be available depending on the region or version of the Samsung Health app installed on your phone.

1. Sleep while wearing the Ring. The Ring will automatically start to measure your sleep.

2. After you wake up, open the Galaxy Wearable app on the connected phone.

3. Tap Sleep. The relevant screen of the Samsung Health app will appear, showing all information related to your measured sleep.

Note: Before measuring, ensure the Ring’s battery is more than 20%.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Health settings → Sleep.

3. Tap the Blood oxygen during sleep switch to turn it on.

Your sleeping blood oxygen level will then be measured along with your other sleep records. Be aware that continuous measurement will drain the battery more quickly.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Health settings → Sleep.

3. Tap Snore detection.

4. Tap the switch to turn it on.

5. Select Always under Detect snoring. To record audio, tap the Record audio switch to turn it on.

6. Connect your phone to the charger and place the phone’s microphone so it faces you before sleeping.

Your snoring will be measured along with other sleep records when you sleep while wearing the Ring.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Health settings → Sleep.

3. Tap the Skin temperature during sleep switch to turn it on.

Your skin temperature will be measured along with your other sleep records when you sleep while wearing the Ring.

• Rest for 5 minutes before taking measurements.

• If the measurement is very different from your expected heart rate, rest for 30 minutes and measure again.

• During winter or in cold weather, keep yourself warm when measuring.

• Smoking or consuming alcohol before measurement can increase heart rate.

• Do not talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while taking measurements to avoid inaccurate recording.

• If the sensor is not working, check the Ring’s orientation on your finger and ensure nothing is obstructing the sensor.

You can receive an alert from the Samsung Health app when your heart rate is higher or lower than a set value for more than 10 minutes.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Health settings → Heart rate alert.

3. Tap the switch for the alert you want to use (High HR or Low HR) to turn it on and set the heart rate range.

1. On the connected phone, open the Health app.

2. Access the stress card.

3. Tap Measure to begin measuring your stress level. Check the measured stress level on the screen.

4. Tap Save to save the record.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Health settings.

3. Tap the Predict period with skin temp switch to turn it on.

4. Set your period’s start date and end date, and tap Next.

5. Set your cycle length and tap Done.

This feature is only for managing and tracking your menstrual cycle and is not intended for medical purposes, pregnancy planning, or contraception.

When you exercise continuously for a certain period while wearing the SAMSUNG SM-Q501, it automatically recognizes the activity and records information like exercise type, duration, and calories burned. Recording ends automatically when you stop exercising for more than one minute.

To configure this feature, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and tap Health settings → Activities to detect. Here you can turn the feature on and select which exercise types to detect.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Energy score. The relevant screen of the Samsung Health app will appear.

You can check your energy score for today, relevant guidance, and additional information related to the score on the screen.

You can remotely control the camera or alarm on your connected phone by double pinching with your thumb and the finger you wear the Ring on.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Gestures and tap the switch of the action you want to control to turn it on.

• Dismiss alarm: When an alarm expires on the phone, dismiss it with the gesture.

• Take picture or video: When using the phone’s camera, use the gesture to take a picture or to start and stop recording a video.

If you misplace your SAMSUNG SM-Q501, you can use the Samsung Find app on your connected phone to locate it.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Find my ring.

2. The Samsung Find app will open, allowing you to check the location of your misplaced Ring. You can also find it by following the lights emitted from your Ring.

Note: To use this feature, Samsung Find’s features for finding devices offline must be turned on. It may take 4 minutes or more to search for the Ring nearby.

You can reset all settings on your SAMSUNG SM-Q501 through the Galaxy Wearable app. Before resetting, sync your data with the Samsung Health app, as resetting may delete any health data that has not been synced.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your phone, tap Reset.

You can update your Ring’s software through the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your phone, tap Ring software update.

• Download and install: Check for and install updates manually. You must open the charging case before starting a manual update.

• Auto update: Set to install updates automatically when the Ring is in the charging case.

The SAMSUNG SM-Q501 is water and dust resistant with 10ATM and IPX8 water resistance ratings and an IP6X dust resistance rating. To maintain this resistance:

• After swimming, rinse the device with fresh water before the pool or seawater dries and dry it thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth.

• If the device gets wet with liquids other than fresh water (e.g., coffee, soapy water, perfume), rinse it with fresh water and dry it thoroughly.

• Do not go freediving, scuba diving, or engage in fast-moving water sports like jet skiing while wearing the device.

• Do not expose the device to high-pressure cleaning machines.

• If the device is hit or damaged, its water and dust resistance may be compromised.

• Do not disassemble the device.

• If you dry the device with a hot air machine (like a hair dryer) or use it in a hot environment like a sauna, the water resistance could be damaged.

• Clean your Ring’s sensor at least once a week. Wipe the Ring with a soft cloth or rinse it with a soap-free detergent and dry it thoroughly.

• Prevent the device from being exposed to dust, sweat, ink, oil, and chemical products like cosmetics, antibacterial spray, and detergents. If exposed, clean it with a lint-free, soft cloth.

• Never use ultrasonic waves, soap, cleaning agents, abrasive materials, or compressed air when cleaning.

• When you remove sunblock, lotion, or oil, use a soap-free detergent, then rinse and dry your Ring thoroughly.

• The battery may be completely discharged. Charge the battery completely before use.

• If the Ring is too loose, health data may not be measured correctly. Wear it on a finger where it fits firmly, with the orientation indicator facing your palm.

• If your Ring is frozen or unresponsive, place it in the charging case and press and hold the case’s Multipurpose button for more than 7 seconds to restart it.

• If the above methods fail, perform a reset. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Reset. Remember to sync your health data first.

• Take the Ring out of the charging case and then put it back in, or press and hold the charging case’s Multipurpose button for more than 3 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.

• Reset your Ring and try again.

• Ensure the Bluetooth feature on the phone is on and check if the Ring’s battery is charged.

• Ensure there are no obstacles, such as walls or electrical equipment, between the devices.

• Ensure the latest version of the Galaxy Wearable app is installed on the phone. Update it if necessary.

• Ensure your Ring and the other Bluetooth device are within the connection range (10 m).

• Restart the phone and reopen the Galaxy Wearable app.

• Ensure that the charging contacts of the Ring and the charging case are in contact with each other.

• Ensure that the charger is connected properly to the charging case.

• If the charging contacts are dirty, the battery may not charge properly. Wipe the charging contacts with a dry cloth and try charging again.

• When you expose the Ring or its battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced.

• Battery consumption increases when you use certain features.

• The battery is a consumable item, and its useful charge will get shorter over time.

• When you are not using the Ring, store it in a charged charging case. If not, the sensor will continue to work and consume battery.

When you use features that require more power for an extended period, your SAMSUNG SM-Q501 may feel hot. This is normal and should not affect its lifespan or performance. If the Ring overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If it continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre or an authorized service centre.