HE smart phone Apple’s iPhone 14 series, released in September 2022, brought with it a very interesting new feature: ‘Emergency SOS’ feature. Its purpose is to work as support in emergencies faced by users.
Essentially, SOS Emergency uses satellite connectivity in situations where you need to call for help, but there is no cell phone coverage. This is the case, for example, in isolated areas where the internet does not work or the mobile phone does not connect to the network.
The Emergency SOS feature is part of a suite of features included in the new Crash Detection mode on iPhone. SOS system. Apple’s idea is providing users with more effective security tools Those who own devices of the brand.
How does iPhone SOS work?
First of all, it is important to clarify that the Emergency SOS service via satellite is not yet available to users in Brazil. This is because the company Globalstar uses satellites that fly above Earth orbit but do not yet have range there.
When it is possible to use the resource, A kind of compass appears on the iPhone screen, showing the nearest satellite. Then hold your mobile phone towards it. However, it needs to be in an open area free of blockage caused by a building. So if the person is inside a house or even a cave, they will not be able to activate it.
For iPhone users in Brazil, only SOS mode is available in the Call function. When using the feature, the mobile phone will call the registered contact as an emergency. You can also send messages about your health and access saved data on your mobile phone, which can be extremely important in the event of an accident, for example.
To quickly trigger the SOS function, You need to press your iPhone’s power button five times. A red button with the inscription SOS will appear on the screen, which must be activated.
What happens if you press SOS on your iPhone?
When you make a call using the SOS function, your phone automatically calls a local emergency number and speeds up your response by sharing your location information. In some countries, such as China, there are other options: the iPhone owner can choose between calling the police, the fire department, or requesting an ambulance.
You can also add emergency contacts to your mobile phone. When this is done, every time you end an emergency call, your iPhone will send a text message to contacts to notify them. They will also receive updates when their location changes; This is very useful for reporting that a person has been hospitalized for care, for example.
To set up all these details you need:
- Open the “Settings” screen in Settings;
- enter “Emergency SOS” by changing or updating options;
- The system automatically pulls emergency contacts registered in the local ‘Medical Record’ app (if you have set them up there).
If all this care seems overdone, know that such situations already exist. An iPhone managed to save someone’s life. In December 2022, a man went missing while snowmobiling in Alaska. Because he had an iPhone, he was able to activate the emergency texting feature, which then alerted local authorities to his situation.
In another incident, the iPhone 14 helped rescue three students who were stranded in a canyon in Utah. Brigham Young University students went on an adventure in a dangerous area and were only rescued after calling Apple service.
When this feature is enabled, the user must answer some questions and provide details that will be important for recovery. This is sent as a message to emergency services who can make the best possible decisions at that time.
How to call help on iPhone?
If you are in a situation where you need help, iPhone can be very helpful. Let’s look at the steps of what you need to do:
- Press the side button and either volume button until an SOS slider appears on the screen;
- Then slide the “Emergency Call” control to the side to enable the services;
- If you keep pressing the buttons instead of dragging them to the side, a countdown will begin that plays a beep;
- Once the countdown is over, release the buttons and the iPhone will call emergency services. This will enable the device’s Location Services if they are disabled and send your location to emergency contacts.
How to trigger Emergency Assistance with Apple Watch?
Apple Watch can also be used to trigger emergency features. Let’s see what you need to do below:
- Press the side button on your watch until the “Emergency Call” slider appears on the screen;
- Drag the “Emergency Call” slider to the side. This will enable him to immediately call his emergency contacts;
- Like on the iPhone, a countdown will appear if you keep pressing the side button;
- When you’re done, your Apple Watch will call emergency services. Your device will also send a text message with your location to your contacts. This will occur unless you decide to cancel the shipment.
It’s worth remembering that the Apple Watch must use a Wi-Fi network or your mobile phone connection to use these features. In other words, your iPhone must be nearby for the call to work.
With the announcement of new Apple products, including the iPhone 15, on September 12, this functionality is becoming increasingly prominent. After all, the resource is capable of saving lives.
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I’m Ben Stock, a highly experienced and passionate journalist with a career in the news industry spanning more than 10 years. I specialize in writing content for websites, including researching and interviewing sources to produce engaging articles. My current role is as an author at Gadget Onus, where I mainly cover the mobile section.
