With SOS emergency notification via satellite it is possible to approach emergency services in an emergency at locations where there is no mobile or wifin network available. The function has also been available in the Netherlands and Belgium since iOS 16.4 and can only be used on the iPhone 14 (Pro) or newer.
If you want to use the service, it is important that you first set this in a correct way, otherwise the function will not work. As soon as you have activated SOS emergency notification, you can use it. We explain how that works exactly for you.
Connect to SOS emergency notification via satellite
If you need the emergency services while you are out of the reach of a mobile network or Wi-Fi network, you can use SOS emergency notification via satellite in the to land where the function is supported. It works like this:
- Try to call 112 or the emergency services. Even if your normal mobile network is not available, the iPhone will try to destroy the 112 call via other networks if they are available.
- If you cannot call, tap ‘SMS in an emergency via satellite’ to send the emergency services an SMS message. You can also text “112” or “SOS” in the Message app to “112” or “SOS”, and then tap ‘Emergency Services’.
- Tap ‘report emergency’ and follow the instructions on the screen.
After you are connected, your iPhone starts to share an SMS conversation through essential information, such as your Medical ID and your contacts for emergencies, your answers to the questionnaire in the event of an emergency, your location (including height) and the battery level of your iPhone. You can also choose to share the information that you send to the emergency services with your contacts for emergencies.
Iphone use during satellite connection
To connect to a satellite, keep the phone in a natural way in your hand. You don’t have to rise the phone or keep it above your head, but don’t put it in your bag or in a backpack. If you are under a dense leaf roof or are surrounded by other obstacles, you may not be able to connect to a satellite, try to move if possible.
SOS emergency notification via satellite demo
Do you want to practice? Then you can practice the emergency notification again via satellite by following the demo again. To do this, go to the Settings app on your iPhone and navigate to ‘Emergency Report’. Then tap ‘Try Demo’. Then follow the steps on the screen and read the explanation about the function carefully. Good to know, with the demo of SOS emergency notification, the emergency services are not approached, it merely a test.
Satellite function Also in the Netherlands and Belgium
Since the autumn of 2022, iPhone 14 (Pro) users can connect with emergency services when mobile and WiFi coverage are not available in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the UK. Since March 27, 2023, the service is also available in Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria and Portugal. Click here For an up -to -date overview of all available countries.
SOS emergency reports for the first two years free
The use of SOS emergency reports is the first two free, this period starts when the function is available or when you activate new iPhone 14 (after the function). Nothing has been announced about the possible costs after these two years.