Medical ID and Emergency SOS

Introduction to iPhone’s Medical ID and Emergency SOS

Setting up your iPhone’s Medical ID and Emergency SOS features is one of the most important things you can do as an iPhone user. These tools help keep you safe and can give important information to emergency responders if something happens to you. In this guide, I’ll show you how to set up and use these features so you’re ready for any situation.

Setting Up Medical ID

Let’s set up your Medical ID. This feature stores important health info that can be accessed in emergencies. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Health app on your iPhone.
2. Go to the Browse or Summary tab and tap your account icon.
3. Find and tap on “Medical ID”.
4. Enter your emergency information.
5. Turn on “Show When Locked” so your info can be seen even if your phone is locked.
6. Enable “Share During an Emergency Call” to make sure your info is available when needed.

These steps will help keep your important health information easily accessible in case of an emergency.

Accessing Medical ID

In an emergency, someone might need to see your Medical ID to contact your emergency contacts or check your health information. You can make this information available even when your iPhone is locked. Here’s how:

1. Press the side button (Sleep/Wake button) and one of the volume buttons at the same time.
2. This will show an option to view your Medical ID.

It’s a simple way to make sure important information is available when it’s most needed, even if you can’t unlock your phone yourself.

Using Emergency SOS

The Emergency SOS feature on your iPhone helps you call for help quickly in emergencies. Here’s how it works:

1. Press and hold the side button and one of the volume buttons at the same time.
2. You’ll see a slider on the screen that says “Emergency SOS”.
3. Slide it to make an emergency call right away.

This feature is really helpful because: • It’s fast and easy to use when you’re in trouble. • Anyone can use it to call for help, even if they don’t know your passcode. • It also shows your Medical ID to emergency responders, which has important health information.

Contacting Emergency Services via Satellite

If you don’t have cell service, newer iPhones can still call for help using satellites. Here’s how it works:

• You can send short emergency texts, not make voice calls. • To try it out, turn off your cell and Wi-Fi. • Open Control Center and press and hold the cellular button. • Look for the satellite option. • There’s also a demo you can use to practice.

Setting Up Emergency Bypass

Emergency Bypass is a useful iPhone feature. It lets important calls and messages come through even when your phone is set to Do Not Disturb. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Open your Contacts app
2. Choose an emergency contact
3. Tap Edit
4. Find the Ringtone section
5. Turn on Emergency Bypass

With this on, calls from your emergency contacts will always ring, even if your phone is silent or on Do Not Disturb. This way, you won’t miss important calls when you need them most.

Conclusion

Setting up your iPhone’s Medical ID and Emergency SOS features is a vital step in ensuring your safety. By following these simple steps, you can provide valuable information to first responders and make sure that emergency calls and alerts reach you when needed. Stay prepared and stay safe with these essential iPhone features.