How to set up emergency SOS on your smartwatch
Emergency SOS on a smartwatch lets you call for help with a single press or button hold. On Apple Watch, hold the side button to activate it. On Samsung and Wear OS watches, it depends on your model. Most use a triple-press of the power button or a dedicated button.
Most smartwatches have an emergency SOS feature that lets you call 911 or send your location to contacts with just a button press. Apple Watches can call and send location automatically. Samsung and Wear OS watches work differently. Some call emergency services, others send alerts to your contacts. The exact steps depend on your watch model and what it's connected to.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting to add emergency contacts before trying to use SOS. The feature won't work without at least one contact saved
- Pressing the wrong button on your watch. Check your manual for the exact button or hold pattern to activate SOS
- Assuming emergency SOS will work when your watch is out of range or not paired with your phone
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- Your watch says it supports emergency SOS but you can't find the feature or add contacts. Get in touch and we'll walk you through it Your watch doesn't seem to have emergency SOS as an option. Some older models don't include this feature
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