Dev reverse-engineers Oura Ring 5 to stream accelerometer data and skip the subscription
JeremyNguyenPhD · x · 2026-09-19
Developer Thomas Mc reverse-engineered his Oura Ring 5, uncovering a hidden live accelerometer data-streaming feature that lets him control his computer with gestures. The project is open source and lets users download their ring data without paying for the subscription — a workaround to Oura's paywalled data model.
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