Using the iPhone Emergency SOS Feature

In times of emergency, it is crucial to be able to quickly and efficiently contact emergency services or let your loved ones know that you need help. Apple's iPhone provides an Emergency SOS feature that allows you to do exactly that with just a few taps on your device. This feature can be a lifesaver in critical situations. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up and using the Emergency SOS feature on your iPhone.

Table of Contents

• Enabling Emergency SOS
• Configuring Emergency Contacts
• Activating Emergency SOS
• Using the Emergency SOS Countdown
• Disabling Emergency SOS

Enabling Emergency SOS

1. Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone's home screen.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Emergency SOS".
3. Make sure the "Call with Side Button" option is enabled. This allows you to activate the Emergency SOS feature by quickly pressing the side button on your device five times in rapid succession.
4. Optionally, you can also enable the "Auto Call" feature. When enabled, this will automatically call emergency services after the Emergency SOS countdown ends.
5. Exit the "Settings" app.

Configuring Emergency Contacts

1. Open the "Health" app on your iPhone's home screen.
2. Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
3. Under "Medical Details", tap on "Edit".
4. Scroll down and locate the "Emergency Contacts" section.
5. Tap on the green "+" button to add a new emergency contact.
6. Choose a contact from your phone's address book and designate them as your emergency contact.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add multiple emergency contacts if desired. You can prioritize them by dragging the contacts up or down.
8. Tap "Done" to save your changes.

Activating Emergency SOS

1. In an emergency situation, quickly press the side button on your iPhone five times in rapid succession. The side button is located on the right side of most iPhone models. If you are using an iPhone X or newer, this feature can also be triggered by holding the side button and one of the volume buttons simultaneously.
2. A slider will appear on the screen with "Emergency SOS" and a "Cancel" option. If the "Auto Call" feature is enabled, the emergency call will start automatically after the countdown ends. To cancel the call, swipe right on the slider or tap the "Cancel" button.

Using the Emergency SOS Countdown

1. If the "Auto Call" feature is enabled, a countdown will start after the Emergency SOS is activated.
2. During the countdown, your iPhone will play a loud alarm sound and intermittently display a countdown screen.
3. You can manually stop the countdown by swiping right on the countdown screen or tapping the "Stop" button.

Disabling Emergency SOS

If you no longer wish to use the Emergency SOS feature or need to make any changes to your settings, follow these steps to disable it:

1. Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone's home screen.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Emergency SOS".
3. Disable the "Call with Side Button" option to deactivate the Emergency SOS feature.
4. If desired, you can also turn off the "Auto Call" feature.
5. Exit the "Settings" app.

Remember, the Emergency SOS feature is an important tool to have at your disposal, but it's essential to use it responsibly and only in true emergencies.