Apple watch as medical alert
Using apple watch as medical alert device... does it require a monthly contract?
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What do you mean by Medical Alert?
An Emergency Medical ID?
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/create-an-emergency-medical-id-apd46da40924/watchos
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Fall Detection?
This just requires that the Apple Watch be able to make s phone call.
• A GPS only Apple Watch can do this if the iPhone is nearby.
• A cellular Apple Watch can do this when away from your IPhone. Activating the cellular radio in the U.S. typically costs $10 per month, the Apple Watch then shares the iPhone’s phone number. This only works with iPhone carriers that support the Apple Watch.