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1. Apple watch

Reply to Norrrm (Original post)

Fri Jul 25, 2025, 02:27 PM

Jul 25

If you're an iPhone user and a little tech savvy the Apple Watches have decent fall detection and some health monitoring too. Oh, and you get a smart watch with it

But if your vision really sucks or if you're not interested in learning a new gadget, not a good idea.

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Medic alert buttons must be immensely profitable. [View all] Norrrm Jul 25 OP

Apple watch CloudWatcher Jul 25 #1

Thanks for the warning and / or heads up. I have always wondered if I need such a service, but held off, SWBTATTReg Jul 25 #2

My smart watch sences a fall and calls 911 directly... Goonch Jul 25 #3

Business practices do tend to suck, whatever the product. If you feel you really need a Dorothy V Jul 25 #4