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Do NOT call 911 but call emergency contact

What if I ONLY want my fall to call my emergency contact (my wife) and NOT 911?

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Sep 25, 2021 5:15 PM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2021 5:27 PM

As javaliga has stated, that is not possible. The way that fall detections works, the first call is to 9-1-1, and when that call is completed, it will contact your emergency contacts.


While I don't believe they would change it, you can provide feedback to Apple to explain you would like to be able to just notify emergency contacts before 9-1-1. Many others have asked this same question. Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple

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Sep 25, 2021 5:27 PM in response to johnsigwald1

As javaliga has stated, that is not possible. The way that fall detections works, the first call is to 9-1-1, and when that call is completed, it will contact your emergency contacts.


While I don't believe they would change it, you can provide feedback to Apple to explain you would like to be able to just notify emergency contacts before 9-1-1. Many others have asked this same question. Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple

Do NOT call 911 but call emergency contact

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