Watch Fall - no call 911

Is it possible to set the watch for fall detection to only contact my ICE emergency contacts?

live with 24/7 caregivers and sometimes they are just in the next room or down the hall

I don't always need 911, and if I do, they would make the call after checking on me after a notification.

How do I turn off the fall notification automatically calling 911?

I bought the apple watch when in came out, I think that was, late 2020 ....

Apple Watch Series 8

Posted on May 15, 2024 7:37 PM

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Posted on May 15, 2024 7:53 PM



CSPMontana wrote:

Is it possible to set the watch for fall detection to only contact my ICE emergency contacts?


No.


It is all or nothing; notifications to both 911 and contacts, or none / neither.


Details: Use Fall Detection with Apple Watch - Apple Support


live with 24/7 caregivers and sometimes they are just in the next room or down the hall
I don't always need 911, and if I do, they would make the call after checking on me after a notification.
How do I turn off the fall notification automatically calling 911?


To turn off notifications (both 911 and emergency contacts), see link above.


I bought the apple watch when in came out, I think that was, late 2020 ....


Here is how to: Identify your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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May 15, 2024 7:53 PM in response to CSPMontana



CSPMontana wrote:

Is it possible to set the watch for fall detection to only contact my ICE emergency contacts?


No.


It is all or nothing; notifications to both 911 and contacts, or none / neither.


Details: Use Fall Detection with Apple Watch - Apple Support


live with 24/7 caregivers and sometimes they are just in the next room or down the hall
I don't always need 911, and if I do, they would make the call after checking on me after a notification.
How do I turn off the fall notification automatically calling 911?


To turn off notifications (both 911 and emergency contacts), see link above.


I bought the apple watch when in came out, I think that was, late 2020 ....


Here is how to: Identify your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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