![]() Our Reviews Team testing Apple Watch fall detection Since Apple Watch fall detection is designed to detect hard falls, it may not be the right safety tool for older adults who experience slower, more gradual falls. Almost all users described their falls as sudden, hard falls. Multiple Apple Watch users reported successful fall detection experiences in a Reddit forum from 2022. The watch registered zero out of 11 test falls, leading us to assume Apple Watch fall detection does not detect slow, gradual falls, which are easier to replicate during testing. The watch automatically calls emergency services if you haven’t moved for about a minute after your fall.Ī member of Our Reviews Team tested fall detection with an Apple Watch Series 8. If your watch senses you’re moving after your fall, it will wait for you to respond to the alert and won’t automatically contact 911. You can cancel the alarm or contact 911 by sliding the SOS Emergency Call icon on the screen. When your Apple Watch detects a hard fall while you’re wearing it, the watch will: Opening the Apple Watch app on the iPhone connected to your watch. ![]() You can always double-check if fall detection is turned on by: The feature is not compatible with Series 1, 2, and 3.įall detection automatically turns on if you indicate you are 55 years or older during setup or when you input your age in the Health app. We recommend the Apple Watch Series 8 if you’re looking for more in-depth health monitoring features, a larger display screen, and don’t mind a higher starting price.įall detection is included with all Apple Watch models newer than the Series 3. Remember to check health monitoring results with your health care provider for the most accurate interpretation. With the EKG app, you can take your heart’s electrocardiogram (EKG) to monitor its rhythm and flag any potential irregularities. This feature is a major plus if you have a health condition requiring frequent blood oxygen monitoring. The Blood Oxygen app allows you to measure your blood oxygen level on demand. ![]() On top of that, the Series 8 offers two health monitoring features not available with the SE: the Blood Oxygen app and EKG app. This “always-on” display means you don’t have to raise your wrist or touch the watch face whenever you want to check the time or other home screen information. Unlike the Apple Watch SE, the Series 8 screen doesn’t go black when you haven’t engaged with it. ![]() The Apple Watch Series 8 has all the features of the SE-including fall detection and Emergency SOS services-plus a watch face that’s nearly 20% larger.
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