Key Takeaways
Fall detection technology is an impressive safety feature that is currently available in a limited number of smartwatches. These devices can identify sudden or unusual movements that signal a fall and then send alerts or take other predetermined actions. Watches with fall detection include the Apple Watch Series 4 and later, Samsung Galaxy Watch3, and certain models of the Garmin smartwatches.
Introduction to Fall Detection Technology
Fall detection technology uses advanced sensors and algorithms to detect abrupt changes in motion and altitude. If the watch detects a fall, it will alert the user and ask if they are okay. If the user doesn’t respond within a specific period, the watch will automatically send a notification to emergency contacts or directly call emergency services.
Apple Watch Series 4 and Later
Apple’s Fall Detection Feature
The Apple Watch Series 4 and later have a built-in fall detection feature. This feature uses the watch’s accelerometer and gyroscope to detect if the wearer takes a hard fall. If a fall is detected, an alert is displayed on the watch, and the wearer can choose to contact emergency services or dismiss the alert. If the watch detects that the wearer is motionless for about a minute after the fall, it will automatically call emergency services and send a message to the wearer’s emergency contacts.
Samsung Galaxy Watch3
Samsung’s Fall Detection Feature
The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 also has a fall detection feature. The watch can detect hard falls and gives the wearer the option to send an SOS message to up to four pre-defined contacts. The message includes the wearer’s location information. If the wearer doesn’t respond to the fall detection alert within a certain period, the watch will automatically send the SOS message.
Garmin Smartwatches
Garmin’s Incident Detection Feature
Garmin offers an incident detection feature in some of its smartwatches, including the Vívoactive series, the Forerunner series, and the Fenix series. If a fall is detected during an outdoor walk, run, or bike activity, the watch can send an automated message and share the wearer’s location with emergency contacts. The incident detection feature works in tandem with Garmin’s LiveTrack feature, so emergency contacts can follow the wearer’s location in real time.
FAQs
What is fall detection in watches?
Fall detection in watches is a feature that uses sensors to detect sudden or unusual movements, such as a fall. If a fall is detected, the watch can alert the wearer, send a message to emergency contacts, or even call emergency services automatically.
Which Apple Watches have fall detection?
The Apple Watch Series 4 and later models have the fall detection feature.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 have fall detection?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 has a fall detection feature.
Do Garmin watches have fall detection?
Some Garmin watches, including certain models in the Vívoactive, Forerunner, and Fenix series, have an incident detection feature that can detect falls during certain outdoor activities.
