RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
February 4, 2025 – 4 minutes read time
Overview
The Emergency SOS feature lets you call for help in many different ways, including discreetly by holding down a button, via satellite, and even automatically if a car crash or fall is detected. After an Emergency SOS call ends, your iPhone will automatically send a message with your location to your Emergency contact(s). Add an extra layer of security to your life by adding your iPhone emergency contact(s).
Why You Will Like This Tip
- Give your loved ones peace of mind by adding them as Emergency contacts.
- Customize your Emergency SOS settings to suit your needs.
System Requirements
This tip works on iPhones 14 and above running iOS 18 or later.
Screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.3
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Setup Emergency Contacts
There are many different ways to set up and activate Emergency SOS depending on what devices and device models you have. Only iPhone 14 and newer models can use Emergency SOS via satellite and have automatic Crash Detection (on by default.) iPhones running iOS 18 can use Live Video during emergency calls. You will need a newer Apple Watch model to use automatic Fall Detection. Here’s how to set your iPhone’s Emergency SOS contact(s). In this example, we are setting up Zoey Oglesby as an emergency contact,
First, open the Health app on your iPhone. Refer to the below image:
Next, tap your Profile icon in the to right corner. See the below image:
Now, select Medical ID. See the following image:
Next, under Emergency Access section, toggle Show When Locked and Share During Emergency Call to ON. Refer to the below image:
Now, scroll down to Emergency Contacts and tap Edit. See the below image:
Next, tap the green plus sign to add a new emergency contact. See the following image:
Now, your Contacts will pop up. Find the contact you want and tap on their name. Refer to the below image:
Next, select their relationship with you. See the below image:
Next, tap Done. See the following image:
Your emergency contact(s) will now receive a text message and your location should you make an emergency call using Emergency SOS on your iPhone. In your Contacts, the emergency contact(s) are indicated by an asterisk (*) next to their name. Refer to the image below, where four family members are indicated as emergency contacts (others are on a different contact page):
Accessing your Medical ID within the Health app allows you to display only your emergency contacts. When the Show When Locked option is turned on, your emergency contact information will appear on the Lock screen.
Disclaimer
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