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Iphone now allows you to share emergency contact info if your phone is locked
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:14 am
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:14 am
Had to share this. I wonder if the EMS, police, firemen, and hospitals are aware of this feature and how to access it??
Could have went to Tech Board, but figured it would be fitting here...
theres-a-feature-in-ios-8-that-could-save-your-life
With all the hoopla around Apple’s release of the iPhone 6 and iOS 8, it’s been easy to skip past some things. For one, Apple delayed the release of apps that connect to its new HealthKit functionality in order to fix some last-minute bugs. But the Health app itself is there on iPhones running iOS 8 and if you take a few minutes to configure it, the results could someday be a matter of life and death. Unlike all the pronouncements calling the new iPhone the “best ever,” that statement comes without a trace of hyperbole.
Medical ID: Even on protected phones
Many of you probably have a contact in your phone labeled ICE, for in case of emergency. It has the name and number of a spouse, parent or close friend who you’d hope someone will call if, heaven forbid, you’re seriously injured or fall ill. The problem with that ICE contact, of course, is that if your phone is locked with a passcode or your fingerprint, it might not be possible for someone to access your contact list after you’ve become incapacitated. In theory someone could take your phone to your unconscious finger and try to unlock it that way, but with iOS there’s a less macabre solution. And if you haven’t already, you should set it up right now. (Thanks to 9to5 Mac for drawing attention to this.)
The process is quite simple.
1) Click on the Health app and then choose Medical ID from the lower-right-hand corner.
2) The first time you do this, you’ll get a descriptive screen about Medical ID and a button to Create Medical ID. On future visits to the Medical ID page, you’ll se an Edit button in the upper right.
3) Make certain that Show When Locked is activated (if you don’t, no one will be able to see this without first unlocking your phone). Then enter your name, date of birth, medical conditions, allergies, medications and critical notes about your health. You can also enter several emergency contacts. Judgment is key here, but for most people 2-3 seems like a good number. You never know where you’ll be when an emergency strikes and who might not be reachable. It’s also probably a good idea to include a photo here, just to reassure someone who is trying to help you that they have the correct person’s information.
Could have went to Tech Board, but figured it would be fitting here...
theres-a-feature-in-ios-8-that-could-save-your-life
With all the hoopla around Apple’s release of the iPhone 6 and iOS 8, it’s been easy to skip past some things. For one, Apple delayed the release of apps that connect to its new HealthKit functionality in order to fix some last-minute bugs. But the Health app itself is there on iPhones running iOS 8 and if you take a few minutes to configure it, the results could someday be a matter of life and death. Unlike all the pronouncements calling the new iPhone the “best ever,” that statement comes without a trace of hyperbole.
Medical ID: Even on protected phones
Many of you probably have a contact in your phone labeled ICE, for in case of emergency. It has the name and number of a spouse, parent or close friend who you’d hope someone will call if, heaven forbid, you’re seriously injured or fall ill. The problem with that ICE contact, of course, is that if your phone is locked with a passcode or your fingerprint, it might not be possible for someone to access your contact list after you’ve become incapacitated. In theory someone could take your phone to your unconscious finger and try to unlock it that way, but with iOS there’s a less macabre solution. And if you haven’t already, you should set it up right now. (Thanks to 9to5 Mac for drawing attention to this.)
The process is quite simple.
1) Click on the Health app and then choose Medical ID from the lower-right-hand corner.
2) The first time you do this, you’ll get a descriptive screen about Medical ID and a button to Create Medical ID. On future visits to the Medical ID page, you’ll se an Edit button in the upper right.
3) Make certain that Show When Locked is activated (if you don’t, no one will be able to see this without first unlocking your phone). Then enter your name, date of birth, medical conditions, allergies, medications and critical notes about your health. You can also enter several emergency contacts. Judgment is key here, but for most people 2-3 seems like a good number. You never know where you’ll be when an emergency strikes and who might not be reachable. It’s also probably a good idea to include a photo here, just to reassure someone who is trying to help you that they have the correct person’s information.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:17 am to TexasTiger01
If someone steals your phone, can they get all of this info?
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:19 am to boom roasted
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If someone steals your phone, can they get all of this info?
Yes, like the article stated you choose what to share. You give up a little privacy using this feature.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:27 am to TexasTiger01
Thanks. Didn't feel like reading the article. My SO just got a 6 and I was a little concerned about releasing this information.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:31 am to boom roasted
NP, I listed a phone number but did not choose to identify who it was. It would really be helpful for someone with special conditions or allergies. EMS could know thing immediately and make better decisions for treatment. All and all I think it's a good thing and I'm not so paranoid that I don't mind that info being available to anyone who stole my phone. Hell, I remember when they would give everyone's phone number out to the public in a big book a few years ago....
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:36 am to boom roasted
thank you for this. I did it, never know
also if you lose your phone and some slim chance a good guy picks it up they can contact someone for you
also if you lose your phone and some slim chance a good guy picks it up they can contact someone for you
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:47 am to oleyeller
Does it work in Deutchsland?
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