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Why does my watch 6 keep showing Fall Detection when I haven't had a fall. Is it sensing my normal movements?

Why does my watch 6 keep showing Fall Detection when I haven't had a fall. Is it sensing my normal movements?

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 7

Posted on Sep 15, 2021 7:14 AM

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Sep 15, 2021 7:28 AM in response to Doug Donaldson

If your very active then the more active you are the more false positives you will receive.

An action like or similar to banging your fist on a table will trigger a fall.

Why does my watch 6 keep showing Fall Detection when I haven't had a fall. Is it sensing my normal movements?

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