So I was extremely disappointed, concerned and frankly scared that since I upgraded to iOS 10, access to the emergency button, and by that the Medical ID component was essentially broken on my iPhone when it is locked. Originally it was not even there but after 4 hours at the apple store ,we were sort of able to put it back but it is still very hard to access when the phone is locked.
As someone who suffers from epilepsy, being able to provide quick, easy and immediate access to my medical info, as well as give first responders and bystanders instructions on what my medication, medical history and emergency contact information.
It is my general understanding that these features are easily accessible from an Apple Watch. Can anyone confirm that the Medical ID feature can be accessed simply, easily and quickly? I do ware a medical ID braclet so I can put some text on it to tell people what to do. However this text must be no less than 2 lines and essentially be (do A, Go to B and see C).
I looked and android ware (for full and complete comparisons) and those won't work. Neither will Pebble, Jawbone or any other device. There is a epliepsy specific watch but it is more about detection and telling others rather than providing full information.
I was never really interested in the Watch-I saw some potential for seizure detection/prevention combined with the Medical ID functionality, so if something like this became available I would then consider it.
I have always bought tech for the first time if I felt that the item would provide me with a meaningful use and never out of knee jerk.
That all said, can anyone confirm, deny or elaborate on how easy the medical ID feature is accessible if the watch goes to sleep/dark screen or if not, what is the fastest way to get to it. Ideally, we want this process to be less than 3 steps. 4 may be acceptable but no more.
Thanks
As someone who suffers from epilepsy, being able to provide quick, easy and immediate access to my medical info, as well as give first responders and bystanders instructions on what my medication, medical history and emergency contact information.
It is my general understanding that these features are easily accessible from an Apple Watch. Can anyone confirm that the Medical ID feature can be accessed simply, easily and quickly? I do ware a medical ID braclet so I can put some text on it to tell people what to do. However this text must be no less than 2 lines and essentially be (do A, Go to B and see C).
I looked and android ware (for full and complete comparisons) and those won't work. Neither will Pebble, Jawbone or any other device. There is a epliepsy specific watch but it is more about detection and telling others rather than providing full information.
I was never really interested in the Watch-I saw some potential for seizure detection/prevention combined with the Medical ID functionality, so if something like this became available I would then consider it.
I have always bought tech for the first time if I felt that the item would provide me with a meaningful use and never out of knee jerk.
That all said, can anyone confirm, deny or elaborate on how easy the medical ID feature is accessible if the watch goes to sleep/dark screen or if not, what is the fastest way to get to it. Ideally, we want this process to be less than 3 steps. 4 may be acceptable but no more.
Thanks
