YouTuber Crash-Tests iPhone 14's Crash Detection Feature – and It Works

[MacRumors]

A YouTuber has quite literally crash-tested the iPhone 14's Crash Detection feature and found Apple's new emergency SOS function to reliably kick into action in the event of a controlled vehicle collision.

Serial gadget-smasher TechRax today published a video (embedded below) in which his team can be seen remotely controlling a driverless car containing an iPhone 14 Pro strapped to the headrest of the driver's seat as they attempt to plough it into a stationary vehicle.

After a series of near misses and the addition of several more decrepit road vehicles that form a wall to make for an easier target, the remotely controlled car successfully crashes at low speed in what could be described as a typical fender bender collision.

After what appears to be a short delay, the iPhone 14 Pro's Crash Detection feature is automatically activated, and the phone initiates an emergency SOS countdown, which is manually canceled by the team before it can call emergency services.

On the second successful attempt, the car hurtles into the wall of vehicles at a higher speed, its hood becoming concertinaed in the crash. Again, Apple's Crash Detection feature is reliably activated and then manually canceled by the team.

While the results of TechRax's tests don't necessarily prove that the feature works as reliably in real-world, non-controlled, severe collisions, the fact that it did activate as expected should give confidence to iPhone 14 owners who keep the feature enabled.

• iPhone 14: How Crash Detection Works and How to Turn It Off

For Crash Detection to activate, the iPhone 14's motion sensor with a high dynamic range gyroscope and high-g accelerometer, GPS, barometer, microphone, and advanced motion algorithms must all work together to accurately detect a crash.

Enabled by default, Crash Detection is supported on all iPhone 14 models, Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation), Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Ultra.

(Thanks, Sonny!)

Article Link: YouTuber Crash-Tests iPhone 14's Crash Detection Feature – and It Works

 

[laptech]

So is this where we going to read reports of iphone 14 owners crashing their vechicles on purpose to see if the crash detection works. 'Sorry officer, I was testing a feature of my new iphone 14'

Edit: Also, if the crash detection is enabled and the owner crashes and is unable to talk, when the SOS feature dials the emergency services how is the call handler going to know it was the iphones SOS function that called them? because if the call handler does not get a response after a few seconds surely the call handler would hang up siting the call to be a hoax/troll call.

 

[Think|Different]

Anything for the views. All this is, nothing more, nothing less.

 

[coolbreeze2]

Oh wow! Let's hope people don't let testing get out of hand. The number of views YouTubers get generates big checks for them. So, crashing an old car is just a small investment that will bring great dividends. However, life or bodily injury is not worth it. Be smart people.

 

[laptech]

Could you just imagine youtuber iJustine (Apple influencer) crashing her car to test the feature just for youtube views.

 

[MVMNT]

"What is up guys!?!?" That's a YouTuber alright

But for the "all for the views" posters, it's actually unique content - solid strategy. It will do well and the returns on ad spend will pay for it. Don't hate the player here.

 

[TonnyM]

As advertised 👌

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

Cool testing vid. Always appreciate the people making this kind of effort and Apple delivers again.

 

[coolbreeze2]

"What is up guys!?!?" That's a YouTuber alright

But for the "all for the views" posters, it's actually unique content - solid strategy. It will do well and the returns on ad spend will pay for it. Don't hate the player here.

You omitted the last part of the saying. It says, "Don't hate the player, hate the game".

 

[David1964]

I knew that at least one YouTuber would have to test this out 🙄 Anything for clicks!

 

[Wando64]

That’s exactly where I keep my phone

 

[laptech]

Well, a youtuber has tested the crash detection function. I therefore have no doubt another youtuber will carry out a scuba diving test to put Apple's water resistant claims to the test.

 

[adrianlondon]

Edit: Also, if the crash detection is enabled and the owner crashes and is unable to talk, when the SOS feature dials the emergency services how is the call handler going to know it was the iphones SOS function that called them? because if the call handler does not get a response after a few seconds surely the call handler would hang up siting the call to be a hoax/troll call.

"When your device makes this automatic call, it plays a looped audio message to emergency responders and out loud over your device speakers. This message informs emergency services that your Apple device detected a severe car crash and that you’re unresponsive. It also shares your estimated latitude and longitude coordinates with a search radius."

Use Crash Detection on iPhone or Apple Watch to call for help in an accident – Apple Support (UK)

If your iPhone or Apple Watch detects a severe car crash, your device can help connect you to emergency services.

support.apple.com

 

[davidelkington]

Was anyone else concerned that his out of control vehicle was heading straight for a high voltage electricity pylon?

 

[contacos]

I thought new cars have that built in anyway? I do not see how that is "revolutionary"

 

[rish4045]

Now this is something!

 

[laptech]

"When your device makes this automatic call, it plays a looped audio message to emergency responders and out loud over your device speakers. This message informs emergency services that your Apple device detected a severe car crash and that you’re unresponsive. It also shares your estimated latitude and longitude coordinates with a search radius."

Use Crash Detection on iPhone or Apple Watch to call for help in an accident – Apple Support (UK)

If your iPhone or Apple Watch detects a severe car crash, your device can help connect you to emergency services.

support.apple.com

Thankyou for that. Now if that is what happens I can predict that there are going to be many many youtubers out there going to do stupid things to see if the crash detection activates, things like attaching the phone to skateboards, bicycles, radio controlled cars and planes, scooters, kids bikes and other kids motorised toys, attached to drones, rollerblades and the list goes on and on. If it there is a chance it will get views a youtuber will do it.

 

[morphiusz]

I thought new cars have that built in anyway? I do not see how that is "revolutionary"

yeah, maybe in Dubai it’s not necessary and revolutionary, in my country 90% of cars don’t have this feature.

 

[1147402]

Thankyou for that. Now if that is what happens I can predict that there are going to be many many youtubers out there going to do stupid things to see if the crash detection activates, things like attaching the phone to skateboards, bicycles, radio controlled cars and planes, scooters, kids bikes and other kids motorised toys, attached to drones, rollerblades and the list goes on and on. If it there is a chance it will get views a youtuber will do it.

There's always people trying to pull off stupid stun for street creds, with or without this new feature. At the end of the day, it will save lives. That's what matters.

 

[alpi123]

Also, if the crash detection is enabled and the owner crashes and is unable to talk, when the SOS feature dials the emergency services how is the call handler going to know it was the iphones SOS function that called them? because if the call handler does not get a response after a few seconds surely the call handler would hang up siting the call to be a hoax/troll call.

• If you've added emergency contacts, your device sends a message to share your location and let them know that you've been in a severe car crash.
• If you've set up your Medical ID, your device displays a Medical ID slider, so that emergency responders can access your medical information.

 

[exoticSpice]

I thought new cars have that built in anyway? I do not see how that is "revolutionary"

not every one has new cars..

 

[BootsWalking]

Gives new meaning to Crash Test Dummies.

 

[fiatlux]

Was anyone else concerned that his out of control vehicle was heading straight for a high voltage electricity pylon?

Now, that would have been funny (not?)

 

[centauratlas]

So is this where we going to read reports of iphone 14 owners crashing their vechicles on purpose to see if the crash detection works. 'Sorry officer, I was testing a feature of my new iphone 14'

Edit: Also, if the crash detection is enabled and the owner crashes and is unable to talk, when the SOS feature dials the emergency services how is the call handler going to know it was the iphones SOS function that called them? because if the call handler does not get a response after a few seconds surely the call handler would hang up siting the call to be a hoax/troll call.

Generally they will keep calling back to try and get someone and they'll send the police to investigate at the location they have. At least that is what they are supposed to do.

 

[macgician]

Was anyone else concerned that his out of control vehicle was heading straight for a high voltage electricity pylon?

Yes, This YouTuber seems to in trouble though, plus risking his own life driving the car having airbag already deployed!