Your Stream Ring has no screen, so it talks to you with buzzes. Learn a handful of patterns and you'll know what's happening without ever having to look at your phone.
What each buzz means
| Pattern | What you feel | When you feel it | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x Short | One quick pulse | After you finish a capture | Your capture was transcribed and saved to your Stream tab. |
| 3x Short | Three quick pulses | After asking Stream to do something | Stream started an action, like adding to a List. |
| 2x Triplet | Two sets of three pulses | When a Reminder is due | You have a Reminder. |
| Short + Ramp | A pulse, then a rising buzz | When you start Universal Dictation | Dictation is ready. |
| Long | One long buzz | When something needs attention | Open Stream iOS to check what happened. |
When you feel a long buzz
One long buzz every time you hold or tap? This means your Ring has lost its connection or needs an update. Open Stream iOS to check. If an update is waiting, it will tell you. Otherwise, bring your iPhone close and your Ring reconnects on its own.
Still buzzing? See Ring won't stop vibrating.
Try each haptic pattern
Want to learn the haptic patterns by feel? In Stream iOS, go to Settings → Haptics and tap any pattern to feel it on your Ring. The pulse when you let go isn't in the list.
Having trouble?
- Buzzing when it shouldn't? See How to prevent accidental touches.
- Not responding at all? See Ring won't connect or respond.
Need help?
Email support@sandbar.com, or in Stream iOS:
Settings → Get Support
We usually reply within one business day.