Can Apple Watch Fall Detection send text alerts only?

I want to get my father an apple watch for fall detection. However, I do now want it to call emergency services, just to text myself and my brother. Is that possible?



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Posted on Apr 27, 2025 11:04 AM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2025 11:36 AM

Emergency Services are ALWAYS called first, then the Emergency Contacts are notified.


As Carol B. points out, there are no options to change this behavior.


You can send Apple feedback via:

Feedback - Watch - Apple


If enough users send feedback, it is more likely a decision maker will see it, and maybe take action.


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