Meet Pebble Index 01, a $75 smart ring for instant voice notes with offline transcription. No sensors or internet; 12–15h battery. Preorder shipping March 2026.
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Pebble has rolled out an unconventional addition: the Pebble Index 01 smart ring priced at $75, built for one thing—capturing voice notes quickly and with minimal fuss. Unlike typical smart rings, the Index 01 doesn’t try to track sleep or heart rate; its mission is strictly utilitarian. A microphone and a single button sit in the body, and one press starts recording and immediately relays the data to a paired smartphone.
The ring doesn’t require an internet connection and doesn’t gather information in the background. All voice notes are transcribed locally using open‑source speech recognition models directly on an iPhone or Android device. Those entries can then be turned into reminders, calendar events, or plain notes. The button can also be customized for extra actions, such as controlling music, snapping a quick photo with the phone, or triggering smart‑home devices.
Pebble Index 01 is made of stainless steel and comes in three finishes—silver, gold, and black—with sizes ranging from 6 to 13. It is water‑resistant and doesn’t need charging: the built‑in battery lasts 12–15 hours, which translates to roughly 10–20 short recordings per day. The trade‑off is clear: once the battery is fully depleted, it cannot be replaced and the ring has to be discarded.
The ring is already available for preorder on Pebble’s website for $75. Shipments are slated to begin in March 2026, and the price will rise to $99 after launch. For anyone who values speed over sensors, the concept lands as a focused tool rather than yet another feature‑stuffed wearable.