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Internet and mobile comms connection are via a pre-installed mobile SIM, meaning that a mobile phone and service is not required to get help.

It comes in black or white, looks and works like a basic smartwatch, and has a large red button that if pressed for three seconds, connects the wearer to an emergency response team.

The Freedom Guardian might sound like a new Marvel character, but it is a discrete support device for seniors to wear when they’re on their own. More information can be found here (opens in new tab).The only caveat is that you need an Apple iPhone or iPad to access these input pages. To help those coming to your aid, Apple has a Medical ID system where you can input various medical conditions, allergies, etc. It will provide the wearer with an alert button that will contact predefined caregivers or a medical support line. However, calling 911 might not be ideal depending on the geographic location, but you have the alternative of using an app like FallCall Lite+. If it can detect movement it will wait for input, but if it doesn’t detect any motion after a minute it will automatically call 911 (in the USA) and get you assistance. What’s interesting about this feature is that once it detects what it considers to be a fall it will ask you if you fell, just dropped the Watch or need emergency assistance.

It isn’t configured as on by default, but making it active isn’t difficult. With the third-generation, Apple Watch fall detection was first introduced. The latest model can record an ECG through touch, track your sleep, protect your hearing from excessive sounds, and monitor your heart rate. However, now with the fifth version available Apple Watch is a significantly matured product compared with the initial release, both in hardware terms and the suit of fitness and health-related applications available. After the undisputed success of the iPhone and iPad, Apple hoped the Apple Watch would be the next big product for them, and it never quite achieved that status.