Use an Apple watch? Make sure Fall Detection is turned on so you can get help if there’s an emergency. On your iPhone, open the Watch app, tap the My Watch tab > Emergency SOS. From here, you can choose Always on or Only on during workouts. Pick Always on.
5 clever ways to use your Echo and Alexa that you’ll wish you knew sooner
When cooking, it’s easy to say, “Alexa, remind me the cauliflower pizza is done in 15 minutes.” That’s one of the most useful and basic ways to use the Amazon-owned smart assistant.
The downside is that it can pick up conversations we’d rather it didn’t. Tap or click for steps to listen to and erase any errant recordings. I do this regularly. That’s not the only vital privacy step if you have an Echo or more at home. Tap or click here to ensure your smart speakers are locked down correctly.
Let’s jump into five clever ways Alexa can enhance your life.
1. Get an alert if glass breaks or an alarm goes off
Alexa Guard is like a pair of ears you leave at home. Your Echo device will listen for glass breaking, smoke alarms or carbon monoxide alarms. You’ll get an alert on your phone if these sounds are detected.
Alexa Guard can also automatically turn any connected smart lights on and off to make it look like you’re home. Handy!
Here’s how to set it up:
- Open the Alexa app and tap the More icon in the bottom right, then Settings.
- Tap Guard > Set up Sound Detection.
- Toggle the alerts you want to activate, and tap Confirm.
To enable Alexa Guard, put it into Away mode by saying, “Alexa, I’m leaving.” Turn it off when you get home by saying, “I’m home.”
Pipe down! This Alexa trick solves one of the Echo’s most annoying problems.
2. Look in on your home when you’re away
The built-in screen gives you another helpful security feature if you have an Echo Show. You can turn on the camera from anywhere to ensure everything is OK at home.
An Apple Watch detected a tumor and saved her life — here’s how it can do the same for you
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Amazon's new Together service is a smart way to keep track of your elderly loved ones
If you have been looking for an effective way to keep tabs on family or loved ones without being intrusive, Amazon might have a solution for you. First announced earlier this year, Alexa Together allows you to lend a hand even from far away. Tap or click here to see new features with Amazon’s Alexa.
Your Apple Watch can only save your life later if you turn on these features now
I’m not surprised anymore when I see stories of people who say the Apple Watch saved their lives. From fall detection to heart-rate monitoring, that little piece of tech can spotlight issues that could go unnoticed with fatal consequences.
Runner says the Apple Watch saved his life after violent fall
The Apple Watch is among the bestselling smartwatches in the world, and for good reason. Sure it carries the cachet that comes along with all Apple products, but beyond that, it’s a pretty darn good gadget.
Apple Watch is like a surrogate phone you wear on your wrist, as it can perform many smartphone functions for iPhone users. It can also communicate with other watches, take screenshots and remotely control your camera. Tap or click here for 10 neat features on your Apple Watch.
How to enable and use the health features on your Apple Watch
The Apple Watch has a lot of amazing features to use, including voice to text. Tap or click here for the 10 best features on your new Apple Watch. But did you know you can use your Apple Watch to take better care of yourself?
How to choose the right medical alert system for your loved one
Are you concerned about your aging loved one’s safety while living alone? You should be. While most aging adults want to remain independent as long as possible, it can be dangerous without the right tools in place.
According to NCOA, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall every 11 seconds. Every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among older adults as well.
Caring for an aging relative? Guide to tech that can help
Caring for an aging parent can be difficult, especially in the midst of a pandemic, when face-to-face interaction with senior family members should be limited as much as possible.
But the risks of sending an aging parent to a nursing home for care are just as real as face-to-face interactions right now, too. As of late May 2020, about 42% of all COVID-19 deaths had taken place in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Forbes reports.
How to use the Apple Watch to monitor your health
Health is a hot topic in technology. From tracking workouts to monitoring sleep cycles, we have more ways to study our own health in depth than ever before. This is why the Apple Watch has staked a key part of its reputation on health. If you have an Apple Watch on your wrist, then you will want to make the most of its helpful health features.