Additional settings allow users to enable 'swipe to call' to prevent accidental alerts and choose when to detect falls, either all the time or only during workouts.

Users can also adjust the sensitivity of the fall detection feature to suit their activity levels.

Upon detecting a fall, the watch emits an SOS pop-up and alert sounds, allowing users 60 seconds to cancel the alert or send it immediately.

Designed to detect hard falls specifically, the feature minimizes false alarms from minor stumbles or movements.

When a fall is detected, the watch sends an SOS alert with the user's location to emergency contacts and can call emergency services like 911 or 112.

To use fall detection effectively, users must add at least one emergency contact within the Galaxy Wearable app.

To activate fall detection, users need to update to the latest software and navigate to the Galaxy Wearable app, selecting Watch settings, then Safety and emergency, and toggling on the Hard fall detection option.

Smartwatches, like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, have become essential personal safety devices, particularly with the introduction of fall detection features.

The fall detection feature was first introduced in 2020 on the Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2, showcasing the evolution of wearable technology.

This feature is beneficial for individuals of all ages, as falls can happen in a variety of situations, not just among seniors.