iPhone and Apple Watch safety features
Find out how to use your iPhone and Apple Watch to get help in an emergency.
How to make an emergency voice call
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How to use Crash Detection on iPhone and Apple Watch
Crash Detection on your iPhone and Apple Watch is designed to detect if you’ve been in a severe car crash in a passenger vehicle. And, can alert emergency services for you.
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Hold down two buttons on your iPhone
- Press and hold the side button and one of the Volume buttons at the same time until the Emergency Call slider appears.
- Drag the Emergency Call slider to call emergency services.
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Hold down the side button on your Apple Watch
- Press and hold the side button until the Emergency Call slider appears.
- Drag the Emergency Call slider to call emergency services.
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Use a locked iPhone in an emergency
If you're using someone else's iPhone, you can place an emergency call or view the owner's Medical ID without unlocking the phone. With the Lock screen showing, swipe up from the bottom edge of the iPhone or press the Home button. Tap Emergency, then make the call or tap Medical ID.
More safety features
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Get automatic help with fall detection
Apple Watch Series 4 and later can help you make an emergency call if you've taken a hard fall. And if you can't move, your Apple Watch automatically calls emergency services, then sends a message with your location to your emergency contacts.
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Set up your Medical ID for first responders
Emergency workers can view your critical medical information – such as allergies, medical conditions and emergency contacts – without unlocking your iPhone or Apple Watch. Make sure your information is accurate and up to date.
Calling from iPad or Mac
With Wi-Fi calling, you can get in touch with emergency services on other devices. Find out how to set up Wi-Fi calling on your iPad or on your Mac.
Get safety alerts
Your iPhone and Apple Watch notify you when an emergency, government or public safety alert has been issued.