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what outgoing telephone number does apple use when notifying emergency contacts?

what outgoing telephone number does apple use when notifying emergency contacts?

Apple Watch Series 8, 9

Posted on Jun 6, 2023 6:22 PM

9 replies

Jun 21, 2023 5:03 PM in response to Navylady

When you make a call with Emergency SOS, your Apple Watch automatically calls local emergency services and shares your location with them.*

 

When the call ends, your Apple Watch sends your emergency contacts a text message with your current location, unless you choose to cancel. For a period of time after you enter SOS mode, your emergency contacts receive updates when your location changes. Learn how to add emergency contacts.

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