eRosary: The smart rosary from the Vatican can do that
The eRosary is a smart rosary that works together with the "Click to Pray" app. It is aimed primarily at the younger generation and should help them learn prayers and encourage them to pray for world peace.
The eRosary rosary can do that with the Click to Pray app
The smart rosary weighs around 20 grams and can be worn as a bracelet. It is dust and waterproof and consists of 10 black agate and hematite beads and a cross.
- The technology is hidden in the cross. In addition to a rechargeable battery, it also contains a storage medium. The rosary can be connected to the "Click to Pray" app via Bluetooth.
- You can choose between different prayers via the app. In addition to different variants of the rosary prayer, there are also changing thematic prayers. The eRosary is activated when you make a sign of the cross with it.
- The app shows the progress of the prayer and also counts how many prayers you have said in total.
- If you have to interrupt a prayer, the app saves your progress. This is made possible by gyro sensors that are activated by touching the pearls.
- The wearable also has a fitness tracker function. For example, you can count your steps or have your calorie consumption measured.
- To begin with, the Vatican gadget had a security vulnerability that allowed hackers to access private data. This vulnerability is said to be fixed.
Pray with the Click to Pray app
According to the Vatican, the app is used daily by thousands of believers worldwide. You can create your own profile in this prayer network. Pope Francis also has an account that he actively uses.
- In addition to the prayers, there is also an audio guide in the app with pictures and texts that are intended to stimulate reflection on the gospel.
- The app also plays background music so you can concentrate better while praying.
- You can also write your own prayers and make them available to other users.
- The app is available for Android 5.0 and from iOS 9.0 in English, Spanish, Chinese and Italian.
How to get to the eRosary
So far, the eRosary is only available in Italy.
- You can buy the wearable on the Italian Amazon site for just under 100 euros.
- The smart rosary is available on the Acer website for the same price.
- The associated "Click to Pray eRosary" app is available free of charge from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.