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Fall detection

Will fall detection work if there is no cellular connection? Can it still call for help?

Posted on Nov 1, 2020 1:34 PM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2020 1:41 PM

No it needs a phone line in order to call the emergencey services,either by cellular watch or if it's a GPS only watch then you need to have your phone with you.

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Nov 1, 2020 1:41 PM in response to arsimoun

No it needs a phone line in order to call the emergencey services,either by cellular watch or if it's a GPS only watch then you need to have your phone with you.

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