Startup Aina launches smart ring to control AI agents

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 15:00 · Archive

Aina has released a smart ring priced at $399 that lets users control AI agents and apps without reaching for their phone.

Aina has released a smart ring that lets users control AI agents through a small screen and joystick button. The $399 device was designed to solve what the company calls a 'bottleneck'—the need to repeatedly take out your phone to approve or reject actions from autonomous AI agents throughout the day.

The ring connects to Macs or iPhones and features a microphone and speaker for taking calls, dictating notes and sending prompts to agents. It can also control music and smart home devices like Apple TV. According to TechCrunch, the ring supports gestures that trigger different actions based on what is displayed on a connected device's screen.

Aina previously developed Project Mirage, which debuted at CES 2026 and included a device called Dune—a three-button controller with context-aware controls for Mac users. The company studied how people used Dune and developed the new ring as its successor. Aina raised $5.5 million in funding in July. Preorders are currently live, with the limited-time price of $399 rising to $499 when the ring begins shipping in January 2027.

How it is being reported

• Aina’s smart ring has a screen, a joystick and a mic so you can talk to AI agentsAina's ring can also take calls and help you dictate notes on your Mac.TechCrunch · 5 Nov, 14:42
• Exclusive: Aina’s Smart Ring Wants to Be a Remote Control for Your AI AgentThe startup Aina bets you won’t need to rely on your phone to control virtual assistants. It’s making a smart ring that lets you control the actions of your autonomous agents with one tap.Wired · 5 Nov, 14:00

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