Samsung announced a new safety feature for its wearable devices today. This feature detects when someone falls. It then sends an alert to chosen contacts. The goal is to help users get help quickly after an accident. This could be especially useful for older people or those with health concerns.
(Samsung Wearables Can Now Detect Falls and Alert Contacts)
The technology uses the sensors inside Samsung smartwatches. These sensors track movement. They look for sudden, hard impacts followed by no movement. The watch figures out if this pattern means a fall happened. If it thinks a fall occurred, it starts a countdown on the screen. The user can cancel the alert if they are okay. If they don’t cancel it, the watch sends a message.
The alert message goes to the user’s pre-selected emergency contacts. The message includes the user’s real-time location. This lets contacts know exactly where the person is. It helps them find the person faster. The feature also allows users to call emergency services directly from their watch.
This fall detection works on newer Samsung Galaxy Watch models. Owners of the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 6 can use it now. They need the latest software update installed. The feature is turned off by default. Users must choose to activate it in their watch settings. They also need to select their emergency contacts.
(Samsung Wearables Can Now Detect Falls and Alert Contacts)
Samsung designed this to give people more peace of mind. Falls can be serious, especially if someone is alone. Getting help fast makes a big difference. The company believes its wearables can now offer important safety support. The feature is available globally starting today. Users should update their watch software to access it.
