The Temple wearable, a head-worn health device led by Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, opened pre-orders on 1 November 2026. Instead of sitting on your wrist, it attaches near the temple with an adhesive and tracks signals such as changes in blood flow.

Quick answer

  • Pre-orders opened on 1 November 2026 at temple.com and in the Temple app.
  • The first batch is made to order, so each unit is built after you order.
  • Early listings show about ₹85,000 with a lifetime subscription, but the final retail price was not formally confirmed.
  • Delivery was earlier described as about three months from purchase.
  • The accuracy claims come from the company’s own study, not from independent testing.

What the Temple wearable is

Most fitness trackers sit on the wrist or finger. Temple takes a different route, because it sits on the side of the head. The company says the temple location and the adhesive fit are the reasons its sensor reads heart rate so closely.

According to Business Today, the website briefly struggled under heavy traffic on launch day. Goyal said orders were working on the app, and the site was back soon after.

The accuracy claim, in plain words

Goyal shared a white paper that compares Temple with several well known wearables. The reference was a Polar H10 chest strap taped to the chest. The list included Apple Watch, WHOOP MG, Fitbit Air, Garmin FR970 and Oura Ring 5.

In that paper, Temple shows the lowest mean error, at roughly 1 to 1.5 beats per minute across rest and five heart rate zones. Apple Watch came closest. The company also says Temple beat an untaped chest strap in the two highest zones.

However, this is an internal study. Temple says an extended study with independent researchers is under way and that it will fund further replication. The full paper is on temple.com/science.

What to ask before you pre-order

A made-to-order device with a long wait calls for a few questions. First, is the price final, and what exactly does the lifetime subscription cover? Next, what happens if the adhesive fit does not suit your skin or hair?

Then there is data. A device that reads blood flow collects sensitive health information. So it helps to read how that data is stored and shared, and to know your rights under India’s data protection law. Our explainer on DPDP Rules and your data rights is a good starting point.

Finally, remember that a heart rate sensor is not a medical device by default. Treat the numbers as general wellness information, and speak to a doctor about any health concern.

FAQ

How do I pre-order the Temple wearable?

Pre-orders opened on 1 November 2026 through temple.com and the Temple mobile app. The first batch is made to order. Check the site for the current status before you pay.

How much does the Temple wearable cost?

Early listings showed about ₹85,000, including a lifetime subscription. The company had not formally confirmed the final retail price in its announcement, so confirm it at checkout.

Is Temple more accurate than an Apple Watch?

That is the company’s claim, based on its own white paper. Independent replication is still pending, so it is too early to treat it as settled.