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The Secret Power of a GPS SOS Alarm
Should your elderly relative fall down the stairs or become lost, help is at hand with a GPS SOS alarm device that alerts a 24/7 monitoring center about their location.

SOS buttons are essential features of GPS tracking devices. In general, to activate them you must press for several seconds on their respective buttons.
Real-time Location Alerts

GPS trackers are best known for providing travelers with accurate directions or helping find people when they become lost, but they also have another capability that often goes underutilized - their SOS button.

When activated, the SOS button sends text messages with Google Maps links displaying up to five emergency contacts with real-time location updates and calls each one individually for hands-free two-way voice communication. Furthermore, its positioning updates every 10 seconds so its location always stays accurate and up-to-date.

Our ID Touch alarms for lone worker solutions feature a rip pin that can be pulled to activate Red Alert and signal that someone may be in distress or has fallen. This also triggers live phone call with our 24/7 monitoring centre so we can ensure a prompt response is sent directly to that user.

Utilizing our mobile app, caregivers can stay updated on what is happening using an internet connection from anywhere in the world. They can track where their loved one is at all times and access previous location history; also receive notifications if the battery levels drop; view live streams from Commander cameras; communicate directly with wearers via Push to Talk feature - everything they need in one convenient package!

Safety of Kids and Elderly

Parents, grandparents and loved ones of kids or elderly family members who frequently venture out on their own can find comfort knowing a GPS SOS alarm can provide peace of mind. With it they can keep tabs on these individuals who may go off alone as well as alert emergency contacts in case of distress or falling.

The SOS button of a GPS tracker is intended to help avoid potentially life-threatening situations such as accidents and medical emergencies, by activating it automatically dialing out to our monitoring centre for prompt assistance and also giving loved ones an outlet to share details regarding their current circumstances.

An SOS button on a GPS tracker can provide peace of mind to children, seniors and travellers with medical needs. But this feature should only be activated in cases of emergencies; so it's essential to teach children and loved ones how to use the panic button properly.

Mobile GPS SOS systems enable your loved ones to connect with a 24/7 Care Team and receive assistance no matter where they are. Although mobile GPS SOS costs $5-$10 more monthly than an at-home medical alert system, they provide invaluable peace of mind while you are away from home. It is wise to read reviews of companies before making your purchase decision.
Avoid False Alarms

GPS tracking systems can provide life and financial benefits. By helping reduce false alarms and the unnecessary dispatching of emergency first responders, these tracking devices could ultimately save lives and money in the form of reduced false alarms and dispatch costs.

False activations is caused by many different sources, including equipment malfunction, user error and battery issues. But to decrease the likelihood of false activations and reduce false alarms, make sure your device is set up in an area free from obstacles like curtains, decorations and spider webs; further away from fans/air vents/windows to reduce drafts/breezes setting off its sensors; always test before each use and review all general handling/maintenance instructions carefully before starting use of GPS SOS alarms.

Medical alert systems differ from smartwatches in that they feature a SOS button that's activated with double-pressing to notify highly trained monitoring professionals quickly and immediately. medical alarms NZ Furthermore, some such as Bay Alarm Medical's SOS Smartwatch allow two-way communication with emergency operators allowing caregivers and family members to check in on loved ones with dementia or confusion while out and about; plus there's even GPS connectivity that relays precise location updates back to emergency response teams should the wearer become lost or wander off from where they intended.
Affordability

Personal alarms with GPS tracking capabilities can be especially useful for lone workers in hazardous jobs, especially those working alone. Once activated, their SOS button opens a call with the monitoring centre who will assess if the situation warrants immediate emergency assistance and dispatch emergency services if necessary.

Some GPS SOS alarms on our list feature automatic fall detection, which can trigger an alert without the wearer having to press their SOS button (Suresafe GO). This feature may provide greater peace of mind for older adults who may feel less confident using their device should they experience an accident.

Many of our personal alarms also provide emergency callback capabilities, calling up to five emergency contacts until someone answers. This feature can be especially beneficial for people living alone or having difficulty reaching the phone, such as those living with dementia.

Some GPS SOS alarms require subscription services; others can be used independently from mobile phones and provide great value. Standalone models such as RescueME PLB1 offer larger displays, more buttons than mobile app-based models and access to the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite network - features that make this one of our top products!

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