Ulla is a smart device that can be attached to any bottle of water to remind you to drink more water. Read our Ulla review to find out if it’s the right choice for you.
What is Ulla?
We all know that drinking water is healthy. Unfortunately, some of us struggle to drink enough water during the day. Do you frequently get headaches, fatigue, and constipation? It could be because you’re not drinking enough water.
With that in mind, Ulla wants to encourage you to drink more water. It’s a small device that can be attached to any bottle of water. If you haven’t had a drink of water in a while, Ulla will alert you by starting to flash.
The device automatically blinks every 40 minutes or so. If you drink a sufficient amount of water, it will never flash. Today, Ulla is available at a price of around $25, although bulk discounts are available for families (4 packs) and companies (10 pack).
Ulla is made by a Slovenian company. The device doesn’t require the use of any apps or other complex technologies. It’s just a simple device powered by a small battery. It was purposely designed to be easy to use: you just slip the silicone band around any bottle of water, then watch the device go to work.
How Does Ulla Work?
Ulla’s website uses terms like “drink detection technology” and “optimal hydration cycle algorithm” to explain how it works.
Basically, Ulla uses a battery, LED, accelerometer, and processor to track your water consumption, then make intelligent recommendations based on that consumption.
- Key features of Ulla include
- Blinks when you forget to hydrate for too long
- Follows an optimal hydration cycle so “your drinking habits will improve dramatically”
- Fully automated, maintenance-free system that requires no charging, no apps, and no fuss
Ulla claims that its blinking alert was “developed by the US Navy”. That blinking system relies on data from the “high-precision accelerometer” to track every time you take a drink. Using this data, Ulla will start to blink when you’ve forgotten to hydrate regularly.
Ulla reminds you throughout the day to hydrate every 40 minutes – but only if you forget to drink. If you practice good drinking habits, then Ulla will never blink.
Who Makes Ulla?
Ulla is made by a Slovenian company named Ulla Labs. That company created Ulla with the goal of launching “a smart and engaging contemporary wellness tool that helps people live a healthier life”, explains the official website. they wanted to make a device that’s easy to use and free of unnecessary technology.
You can get in touch with the company today by email at [email protected].
Ulla Labs was a finalist of Slovenia’s Startup of the Year competition in 2016. The co-founders of the company first started working together 6 years ago when they designed the DietPoint mobile app, which would later be downloaded by more than 5 million users.
Ulla Pricing
Ulla is available online through the official Ulla.io website at the following prices:
- Ulla: $25 USD + Shipping
- Family Pack (4 Units): $70 + Free Shipping
- Office Pack (10 Units): $160 + Free Shipping
You can choose from one of six different colors, including Flamingo Pink, Coral Green, Lagoon Blue, Lily Purple, Lotus White, or Jet Black.
All purchases come with a 30 day money back guarantee and a 1 year warranty.
In the box, you get one Ulla, a silicone mounting band, a pre-installed battery, and a user manual.
Ulla is not rechargeable. When the battery dies (it lasts about 6 months), you’ll need to purchase a CR2032 coin-cell type battery, available from electronics stores and hardware stores.
Ulla Tech Specs
- Compatibility: Fits bottles of all shapes, sizes, and materials.
- Size: 4 x 2.5 x 1cm
- Weight: 25g
- Working Temperatures: 0 degrees to 70 degrees Celsius
- Material: BPA-free polypropylene
- Battery Life: Up to 6 months, CR2032 coin cell
- Charging: None
- Auto On/Off: Yes
- Proximity Detection: Yes
- Core: Low power microcontroller
- Sensors: High precision 3 axis accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and thermometer
Should you Use Ulla?
Ulla claims that 65% of people in the developed world don’t drink enough water every day. These people make it through every day with moderate dehydration – a condition that can lead to headaches, fatigue, constipation, and all sorts of diseases and illnesses.
In one study linked on the Ulla website, 61% of respondents confirmed they don’t drink enough water during the day because “they are too busy”.
If you struggle to remember to drink water every day, then Ulla may be worth a purchase. The device uses a simple, app-free design to gently remind you to drink water every 40 minutes. Priced at $25, it’s an investment in your health. However, if you already drink enough water, then you might think Ulla is a bit unnecessary.
