Apple Watch Series 8

Apple Watch Series 8

watchOS 11

How to guides

Select SOS function settings

You can choose your own settings for the SOS function on your Apple Watch so that, e.g., a message is sent to your emergency contacts about your location when the SOS function is activated.

Step 1 of 10

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 10

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 10

Press SOS.

Step 4 of 10

Press Hold Side Button.

Step 5 of 10

Press the indicator next to "Hold Side Button" to turn the function on or off.

Step 6 of 10

Press arrow left.

Step 7 of 10

Press Medical ID.

Step 8 of 10

Press Edit Medical ID.

Step 9 of 10

Press Add Emergency Contact and follow the instructions on the screen to key in your emergency info and emergency contacts.

Step 10 of 10

Press the Digital Crown several times to return to standby mode.

1. 1. Find "SOS"

Press the Digital Crown.

Press the settings icon.

Press SOS.

2. 2. Turn emergency call shortcut on or off

Press Hold Side Button.

Press the indicator next to "Hold Side Button" to turn the function on or off.

Press arrow left.

3. 3. Set emergency contacts and info

Press Medical ID.

Press Edit Medical ID.

Press Add Emergency Contact and follow the instructions on the screen to key in your emergency info and emergency contacts.

4. 4. Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown several times to return to standby mode.

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