Skip to main content

    Emergency Phone Checklist

    10-minute setup. Lifesaving.

    1. Set up Medical ID

    Health app → Medical ID. Visible on lock screen.

    2. Add Emergency Contacts

    Same Medical ID screen. Add 2-3 family members.

    3. Test Emergency SOS

    Hold side + volume button. Knowing how to use it removes panic.

    4. Enable Fall Detection

    Apple Watch only. Settings → Emergency SOS → Fall Detection.

    5. Find My Phone ON

    Settings → Find My → Find My iPhone. Family can locate you.

    6. Battery widget

    Add to home screen. Watch charge before going out.

    7. Backup phone weekly

    iCloud or Google Drive auto-backup. Phone loss isn't catastrophic.

    Quick Tip: Print this list. Check off as you do each step.