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Fall detection


If you are out of range of service provider(ex can’t get ATT service in location of fall) will it still work?


Apple Watch Series 6

Posted on Oct 27, 2021 5:33 AM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2021 6:39 PM

You need to be able to make a phone call.

  • Cellular
  • WiFi Calling

The one exception is that the Series 5, 6 & 7 can call the 911 equivalent if they are in another country from their cellular provider.


Otherwise, if the Apple Watch cannot connect to a cellular radio system, or a WiFi access point for WiFi calling, then you cannot call emergency services.

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Oct 27, 2021 6:39 PM in response to LeighY

You need to be able to make a phone call.

  • Cellular
  • WiFi Calling

The one exception is that the Series 5, 6 & 7 can call the 911 equivalent if they are in another country from their cellular provider.


Otherwise, if the Apple Watch cannot connect to a cellular radio system, or a WiFi access point for WiFi calling, then you cannot call emergency services.

Fall detection

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