mbfreebirdfarm t1_ja2lm1q wrote on February 26, 2023 at 11:02 AM

After falling in the tub and breaking a few ribs, I joked at a family dinner about needing a Life Alert button. I live alone and have a lot of health issues. My sister in law told me to use Siri. At that point, I had never activated Siri and didn’t see a need for it. Now I always take my phone with me whether it’s to the bathroom or outside. If I fall or need help, I can just say “Hey, Siri. Call 911” or have her call someone in my family. She’s also handy when I put my phone down and can’t find it. Old people problems! I just walk around in the house saying “Hey Siri” until she answers me! Lol

Alwaysaprairiegirl t1_ja2pglq wrote on February 26, 2023 at 11:52 AM

I love my watch for these reasons. Especially when I’m home alone I like to have something with me. (They also have fall alert as well.) Toddler-induced sleep deprivation and pregnancy will also destroy your memory and I ping my phone with my watch until I find where I have hidden it (or the toddler did). Also, I hope that you’re on the mend!

As for OP’s question: I use it for controlling our home system (including lights and thermostats), sending messages when my hands are full via my watch, and perhaps most importantly adding groceries to the shared groceries list in reminders.

mbfreebirdfarm t1_ja3q524 wrote on February 26, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Thank you! That was several years ago now when I fell in the tub. I didn’t know the watch had fall alert! I think I need to get a watch next!

Alwaysaprairiegirl t1_ja3qzqv wrote on February 26, 2023 at 5:01 PM

They’ve had fall alert since the Series 4 but I’m not 100% sure if the SE has it. The 8 even has crash detection and a lot of really neat health features (ECG and blood oxygen). I know that most doctors do take the readings pretty seriously. Recently someone very close to me had some heart issues, did some ECGs and then went to the hospital. They were taken a lot more seriously and even admitted.

mbfreebirdfarm t1_ja3rb4h wrote on February 26, 2023 at 5:03 PM

Thank you so much for sharing that with me!

Optimiztic1 t1_ja3guiq wrote on February 26, 2023 at 3:52 PM

oh, that’s good! when i misplace my phone, i get my ipad and have it “find my phone.” this is easier, i think.

mbfreebirdfarm t1_ja3qyiz wrote on February 26, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Using your iPad is a great idea, too! I’m glad I’m not the only one that misplaces the phone! Lol