Apple Watch 8 series

I’m wondering if I don’t have cell service on the watch, does it still detect an accident or contact emergency?

Posted on Sep 26, 2022 01:10 PM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2022 01:29 PM

How to use fall detection

Use Emergency SOS on your Watch

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Sep 26, 2022 01:29 PM in response to Bonnisuu

How to use fall detection

Use Emergency SOS on your Watch

Sep 26, 2022 05:11 PM in response to Bonnisuu

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Sep 26, 2022 04:53 PM in response to Community User

Thank you

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