Fall detection in UK

[Astrohunter]

Hi,

Do I understand correctly that the watch won’t call ambulance in case of a fall ?

Will it call my emergency contact at least ?

Thanks!

 

[bassanoclapper]

It’ll call 999 unless you cancel

 

[Alhagar]

This was in the US but I’ll mention that I triggered fall detection for the first time today (took a spill after twisting my ankle while running). I had to dismiss it twice (the second time it asked me to confirm that I had actually fallen). I was ok but it gives me peace of mind to know that I have it (and that it would have called 911 if I had not dismissed the alert)

 

[Astrohunter]

Okay so it seems like it works in UK i guess.

Here they say that it's available in US only, but last updated in 2020.

*Available only in the United States. Text-to-911 may not be available in all areas. When you call or text emergency services, your location and encrypted Medical ID information are sent to Apple. Your location is used to determine whether Enhanced Emergency Data service is supported in your area. If supported, Apple forwards your information to a partner for delivery to emergency services. Apple cannot read your Medical ID information. If you turn off “Emergency Calls & SOS” under Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services, this check cannot be performed and Medical ID information will not be shared.