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If Apple Watch is linked on my belt, will it detect fall?

Does Apple Watch have to be on wrist to detect a fall? For example, can it be on my belt loop?


Posted on Nov 27, 2021 1:32 PM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2021 1:37 PM

From my experience, the accelerometers and sensors are specially designed for the wrist. You might not get accurate results if you wear it on the belt loop.

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Nov 28, 2021 1:58 AM in response to psds5388

It won't work because you need wrist detection on the watch,if the watch can't detect that it's on your wrist then there are many things that won't work.

If Apple Watch is linked on my belt, will it detect fall?

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