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    Crash Detection

    Auto-call after crash.

    iPhone 14+

    • Built-in.
    • Severe crash detected.
    • 10-sec countdown.
    • Auto-calls 911.
    • Senior unconscious safe.
    • Free.

    Apple Watch Series 8+

    • Same feature.
    • Plus fall detection.
    • Senior comprehensive.
    • Independent of phone.
    • Cellular models call without phone.
    • Worth premium.

    Pixel + Android

    • Pixel 3+ has Personal Safety.
    • Crash detection.
    • Free + built-in.
    • Senior Android equivalent.
    • Same auto-call.
    • Configure first.

    Setup

    • Settings → Emergency.
    • Crash Detection On.
    • Add emergency contacts.
    • Test with airbag-style toy car.
    • Senior verify works.
    • Free.

    False alarms

    • Roller coasters.
    • Skiing falls.
    • 10-sec cancel.
    • Don't panic.
    • Senior aware.
    • Won't embarrass.

    Family alerts

    • Crash auto-texts contacts.
    • Location shared.
    • Senior family knows immediately.
    • Free.
    • Set up emergency contacts.
    • Worth 5 min.

    iPhone 14+ = senior auto-911

    If senior has iPhone 14+ or Apple Watch Series 8+, crash detection auto-calls 911 + alerts family. Free + built-in. 10-sec cancel for false alarms. Senior unconscious — help comes. Worth checking phone setup. Pixel + Android have same.