Apple watch 7: what's your favorite feature?

[Sandydemop]

Hi everybody, I just got the new toy. My reason was the fall notification. After I fell a few weeks ago I considered getting one of those "necklaces" with the old lady who says 'Help, I can't get up' I could not imagine wearing this. So i splurged. There are so many health features as well as fun ones, which features do you like? also i think it has one for balance but not sure where that one is. Anybody know?

[Royjr]

Asking… Is it worth the money? I’ve been thinking about getting one myself.

[Sandydemop in reply to Royjr]

i think so. So far so good.

[jimeka]

My sister wants me to get one. She swears by hers. Let us know what you think. 🤗

[erash]

Sorry to hear about your fall 😔 but curious to know what other features you like? I’ve never thought or looked at this device. Is it hard to set up/sync with computer etc?

[Sandydemop in reply to erash]

I like the activity app. It monitors for calories and time in terms of moves, exercise and standing. time. it comes set for 250 calories for movements, 15 mins of exercise and 12 minutes of standing. You can adjust any of these up or down.

[Sandydemop in reply to erash]

I sync it up with my phone which they did in the store. i don't know about the computer.

[Sandydemop]

And now i have a streak of 21 days which i like

[twooldcrows]

wow never heard about this ...great info...thank you ...

[Sandydemop in reply to twooldcrows]

apple.com/healthcare/apple-...

[twooldcrows in reply to Sandydemop]

thank you i guess this is the same as the one i tried to get my husband to wear...thank you for this information...

[Sandydemop in reply to twooldcrows]

happy to share.

[kathyrags]

this is amazing... those medical alert necklaces have a monthly charge and you have to press it when you need help... from reading this, the watch is free after purchase and it detects a fall and notifies emergency services and your designated contact... wow!

[Sandydemop in reply to kathyrags]

hi Kathy, That's why i got mine. and Right. there is no charge after you pay for it and those medical alert necklaces are uglyeee. "I've fallen and i can't get up" lady don't want to be her!

[KarenUSA]

I’ve fallen while wearing mine and it does detect a fall and asks if you need help. If you don’t respond it will send emergency help on its own. I love mine and it’s features. Definitely worth the price.

[Sandydemop in reply to KarenUSA]

Hi Karen, Good to hear. what other features do you use?

[mrsmike9]

It sounds like you have to have the Apple phone to go with it.

[Sandydemop in reply to mrsmike9]

Good question. I don't know the answer because I already had one.

[Brindisi1]

I have the old lady one but only wear mine when I climb a ladder to do my plants or something dangerous or feeling real bad. . The good feature is that they give you a door lock with a key holder. If the police or firemen come to your door and it is locked, they can get the code & then your key and open the door instead of ruining a door (which I think would cost me $2500 to replace).

[Sandydemop in reply to Brindisi1]

thanks I didn't know that!

[nwfrugalista]

I purchased one too—and I had a fall about a month and a half later. I was able to call my partner, who was at work, even though my phone was two rooms over.

I have other auto-immune issues and POTS too, so having the heart rate monitor, EKG and blood oxygen features are also wonderful.

[Sandydemop in reply to nwfrugalista]

ooh. hope you landed safely. I also like not having to carry my phone everywhere in the house. I am not a millennial.