Garmin CIRQA Smart Ring: Ten Sizes Surface in Brazilian Regulatory Filings, Confirming Fall 2026 Launch Is Near

Ten Garmin CIRQA Smart Ring variants have appeared in Brazil's Anatel certification database, filed on September 4, 2026. This is the strongest signal yet that Garmin's first smart ring is approaching launch — and it's coming in a full range of sizes to compete directly with Oura and Samsung.

What the Filings Reveal

The Anatel database lists ten model codes, designated A05124 through AA5124, all filed under a single homologation on the same day. Every filing was submitted by Garmin's Taiwanese manufacturing entity, consistent with how Garmin certifies its global consumer electronics. Notably, the AA5124 model matches the same model number that briefly appeared in Indonesia's certification database on August 12 before being pulled within 24 hours — a common pattern when companies accidentally publish filings ahead of schedule.

Regulatory Trail So Far

The Garmin CIRQA has now appeared in three major certification databases across three continents:

• Indonesia (August 12): Single model AA5124 appeared and was pulled within 24 hours
• China (September 1): Four model numbers filed with China's regulatory body
• Brazil (September 4): Ten models filed with Anatel, the most comprehensive filing yet

This pattern — staggered filings across multiple countries within weeks — is consistent with a global product in final pre-launch certification.

What We Know About the Ring

The CIRQA name places it within Garmin's Cirqa screenless wearable range, which already includes the Cirqa band available at $199. The ring is expected to offer health and fitness tracking without a subscription, matching Garmin's long-standing business model of including all features in the purchase price. The ten sizes suggest a comprehensive sizing range similar to Oura (sizes 6-13) or Samsung (sizes 5-13), covering the vast majority of finger sizes.

Competitive Landscape

The smart ring market has grown rapidly, and Garmin's entry adds another major player:

• Oura Ring 5: $399, 5 million subscribers, IPO filing at $16B valuation
• Samsung Galaxy Ring: $399, Ring 2 delayed to 2027 due to patent dispute with Oura
• RingConn Gen 2: $299, subscription-free

Garmin entering with a no-subscription model could significantly disrupt the market, particularly for buyers frustrated with Oura's $5.99/month membership fee. Read our Oura Ring Gen 4 review and check Samsung Galaxy Ring prices for current alternatives.

What Buyers Should Know

Based on the certification timeline, a launch in October or November 2026 is most likely, with a possible CES 2027 announcement if Garmin wants a bigger stage. If you need a smart ring now, the Oura Ring 5 or Samsung Galaxy Ring are the established options. If subscription-free tracking matters to you, it may be worth waiting for Garmin's announcement — the no-subscription model alone could make CIRQA the value leader. Browse all options in our smart rings guide.