Turn off hold side button for emergencies on Apple Watch Ultra

Is there anyway to disable the “hold side button” for emergency’s on the Apple Watch Ultra? Mainly asking because it was my first round of golf today wearing it and throughout the entire round I kept having to cancel the emergency services option because it would activate during my swing. Thanks!

Apple Watch Ultra

Posted on Oct 9, 2022 4:23 PM

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2 replies

tony_ferguon Author

Level 1

4 points

Oct 10, 2022 5:15 PM in response to Vancouver22

I did this in both the Apple Watch app on the iPhone and in settings on the watch itself but it continued to activate the emergency screen after.

Vancouver22

Level 8

37,328 points

Oct 9, 2022 7:50 PM in response to tony_ferguon

Open the Watch app on your iPhone, then tap the My Watch tab.
Tap Emergency SOS.
Turn off Hold Side Button to Dial.

Use Emergency SOS on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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