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  • Garmin Cirqa Smart Ring Clears Regulatory Hurdles: 10 Model Variants Spotted in Filings

    Garmin Cirqa Smart Ring Clears Regulatory Hurdles: 10 Model Variants Spotted in Filings

    Garmin appears to be moving closer to launching its first smart ring, with regulatory filings in Brazil and China revealing 10 model variants that may belong to the upcoming Cirqa Smart Ring lineup. While the company has not officially confirmed the product, the filings suggest a possible launch in late 2026 or at CES 2027, with an estimated price between $199 and $249.

    10 Model Variants Filed in Brazil

    Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) has certified 10 Garmin models under the same homologation on the same day. The model numbers are A05124, B05124, C05124, D05124, E05124, F05124, G05124, H05124, I05124, and AA5124. While the certification does not explicitly label these as smart rings, earlier regulatory records link the model family to the Cirqa name, leading analysts to believe these represent different ring sizes.

    Chinese Certification Adds to Evidence

    Four of the same models—C05124, E05124, G05124, and H05124—were also certified in China on September 1, 2026, with Garmin’s Taiwanese business registering them as Bluetooth devices. The filings offer few technical details and do not confirm sensors, battery, charging method, or health tracking features. Given the compact form factor of smart rings, Garmin would need to adapt its existing health-tracking technology to fit a smaller device.

    Pricing and Launch Window Speculation

    Previous reports estimate the Garmin Cirqa Smart Ring could cost between $199 and $249. However, official pricing remains unconfirmed, and it is not yet known whether all 10 models will reach the market as consumer versions. The recent certifications could support a launch in October or early November 2026, or alternatively at CES 2027 in Las Vegas. Regulatory approval often precedes product launches by months, so no timeline is definitive.

    Garmin already sells the Cirqa screen-free wrist tracker, introduced earlier in 2026, which gives the company a presence in the screen-free wearable category. A Cirqa smart ring would extend that product name into a smaller format, though Garmin has yet to confirm such a device.