The Vatican app-enabled eRosary operates like a Fitbit for prayer, activating when users trace the sign of the cross along its surface.

The wearables category is primarily defined by devices with a strong emphasis on motivating and tracking physical health. But the Vatican’s ?Click to Pray eRosary? bracelet arrives with a more unusual, if not unique purpose: to inspire spiritual health and prayer.
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The $110 wearable shares the appearance of a traditional rosary, featuring ten black agate and hematite beads connected to a brushed metal cross. But where the traditional rosary encourages a contemplative and tactile connection, the eRosary’s list of specifications are devoutly modern and reflect the habits of believers worldwide today, introducing haptic and app-enhanced interactions enabling spiritual activity.
Outfitted with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, 6 axis gyro sensors for gesture control, IP67 grade water and dust resistance, 15mAh lithium-ion battery audio prayer guidance app, physical activity monitoring, 15mAh lithium-ion battery good for four days of use between charging, and iOS and Android compatibility. The eRosary is in essence a Pope Francis endorsed activity tracker that happens to include prayer in its litany of recommended habits.
The eRosary includes a charging and display stand.
The eRosary activates when the wearer makes the sign of the cross across the haptic surface of the “smart” cross.

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