If your Apple Watch is not cellular and you don’t have your iPhone with you will it still be able to call 911 if you fall?

If your Apple Watch is not cellular and you don't have your iPhone with you will it still be able to call 911 if you fall.

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 15, 2022 9:05 AM

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Jul 15, 2022 9:24 AM in response to LSSGES

No,not unless your phone is within bluetooth range of the watch(about 30 feet).

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If your Apple Watch is not cellular and you don’t have your iPhone with you will it still be able to call 911 if you fall?

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