Apple Watch fall detection triggers falsely

Apple watch says I fell and wants to call emergencyservices. Happened three times in the last 10 days IT happened when I was sitting then getting up. No fall at all. No problem getting up. Afraid to trust it

Posted on Nov 25, 2025 7:15 PM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2025 2:42 AM

Tighten the Watch Band Slightly (Most Important)

A loose Apple Watch exaggerates the movement signal.

Your watch should be:

✔ Snug

✔ Not sliding

✔ Not rotating on your wrist

This alone stops false fall detections for 70–80% of users.

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Apple Watch fall detection triggers falsely

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