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Option to enable fall detection not shown

under emergency sos it does not show the option to enable fall detection on the watch app although I do have wrist detection enabled I have tried un pairing the devices and have even tried restarting the devices. How should I fix this problem?

Apple Watch

Posted on Sep 22, 2019 9:49 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2019 10:55 AM

Hello RandomPerson532,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you’re looking to set up fall detection on your Apple Watch. I’m happy to provide some information.


In order to enable fall detection, you must have an Apple Watch Series 4 or later.


If you do, I suggest updating both your Apple Watch and iPhone (if applicable):


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Then, you’ll want to follow these steps:


Use fall detection with Apple Watch - Apple Support


Let me know if that helps.


Take care.

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Sep 24, 2019 10:55 AM in response to RandomPerson532

Hello RandomPerson532,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you’re looking to set up fall detection on your Apple Watch. I’m happy to provide some information.


In order to enable fall detection, you must have an Apple Watch Series 4 or later.


If you do, I suggest updating both your Apple Watch and iPhone (if applicable):


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Then, you’ll want to follow these steps:


Use fall detection with Apple Watch - Apple Support


Let me know if that helps.


Take care.

Option to enable fall detection not shown

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