
Why Set Up Emergency Contacts on iPhone?
- First responders can contact your family or doctor instantly in emergencies.
- Lost phone? A good Samaritan can reach you without bypassing your passcode.
- Critical health information like allergies or medical conditions can be accessed quickly.
Steps to Set Emergency Contact Using Medical ID
Here’s how to set it up in under 2 minutes:
- Open the Health app on your iPhone.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select Medical ID → Tap Edit.
- Scroll to Emergency Contacts and tap add.
- Choose a contact, then specify their relationship to you.
- Ensure the option Show When Locked is enabled.
- Tap Done to save your changes.
How Others Can See This on Your Lock Screen
When someone finds your iPhone:
- They tap Emergency on the lock screen.
- Then tap Medical ID.
- They will see your name, medical conditions (if added), and emergency contacts.
This feature can work even if the phone is locked, as long as “Show When Locked” is enabled in Medical ID settings.
Pro Tip: Use Emergency SOS
Apple also offers Emergency SOS:
- Quickly press the side button 5 times (or press and hold side + volume button).
- It will call emergency services and notify your emergency contacts automatically.
Encourage Loved Ones to Set It Up
Whether it's an iPhone or Android, everyone in your family should take a minute to add emergency contacts. It’s a small step with life-saving potential.
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