Must-Know iPhone Hacks: 4 Lifesaving Emergency Features!
New Delhi: Apple devices are among the most advanced technologies available today. Their cutting-edge features not only enhance the on-device experience but can also be lifesaving in real-world situations. Numerous stories have surfaced where iPhones have saved lives. Apple integrates these life-saving features into both iPhones and Apple Watches, upgrading them with each new flagship release.
Key emergency features include fall detection, Emergency SOS, high and low heart rate detection, and ECG. However, these features are only beneficial if you know how to use them. If they are not activated, they cannot help you. Spending a little time learning how they work could prove invaluable in an emergency. Here are four essential emergency features on iPhone and Apple Watch that can help in real-life scenarios.
Emergency SOS
Emergency SOS allows users to quickly call for help and alert emergency contacts. When activated, the iPhone automatically calls the local emergency number and shares your location with emergency services. While procedures vary by country, in India, pressing the side button rapidly three times will connect you to emergency services.
There are other ways to dial an emergency call as well. One method is to press and hold the side button and a volume button for a few seconds, then swipe the Emergency SOS slider to the right. Another method is to press and hold the side button and a volume button, continue holding them until the countdown begins, and the SOS call is placed.
Crash Detection
Crash detection is supported on iPhone 14 and later, Apple Watch Series 8 and later, Apple Watch SE gen 2, and Apple Watch Ultra and later. If you are in a car crash, these devices can automatically call emergency services. Your device will start a countdown and sound an alarm before making the call. However, it’s important to note that iPhone and Apple Watch cannot detect all crashes.
Emergency Contacts
In addition to calling emergency services, you can set up emergency contacts. To set or update emergency contacts, go to Settings, search for Emergency SOS, and tap Edit Emergency Contacts in Health. You can also use the Health app: tap your profile in the top right, select Medical ID, and then edit or add emergency contacts. When an Emergency SOS call is placed, your iPhone or Apple Watch will also send a message to your designated emergency contacts.
Emergency SOS via Satellite
For real-life emergencies in remote areas, Apple offers Emergency SOS via satellite. This feature is available on iPhone 14 and 15 and allows you to get help even without cellular or WiFi connections. You can test this feature using a demo to familiarize yourself with it before you need it in a real-life scenario.
Apple’s emergency features on iPhone and Apple Watch are designed to provide critical assistance in real-life situations. Whether it’s calling for help with Emergency SOS, automatically contacting services with Crash Detection, setting up emergency contacts, or using satellite communication, these features can be lifesavers. Make sure to activate and understand these features to ensure you can rely on your Apple devices in an emergency.
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