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Apple Watch Series 9
watchOS 10
Turn on Crash Detection
You can set your Apple Watch to automatically make an emergency call when your Apple Watch detects that you've been in a severe car crash or have suffered a serious fall.
1. 1. Find "SOS"
Press the Digital Crown.
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Press the settings icon.
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Press SOS.
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2. 2. Turn on detection of serious fall
Press Fall Detection.
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Press the indicator next to "Fall Detection" to turn on the function.
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If you would like the function to be turned on all the time, press Always on.
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If you would like the function to be turned on during active training only, press Only on during workouts.
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Press arrow left.
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3. 3. Turn on Crash Detection
Press Call After Serious Crash.
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Press the indicator next to "Call After Serious Crash" to turn on the function.
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Press arrow left.
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4. 4. Set emergency contacts and info
Press Medical ID.
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Press Edit Medical ID.
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Press Add Emergency Contact and follow the instructions on the screen to key in your emergency info and emergency contacts.
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5. 5. Return to the home screen
Press the Digital Crown twice to return to the home screen.
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