How to Signal for help with an Apple Watch Ultra

How to Signal for help with the built-in siren on an Apple Watch Ultra

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Apple Watch Ultra has an 86-decibel siren that you may activate if you ever get lost, hurt, or have any emergency

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The siren has a distinctive sound signature that alternates between two separate rhythms and can repeat for many hours.

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The first pattern indicates distress, while the second imitates the widely recognized SOS pattern (range 600 feets)

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In enclosed spaces like a classroom, it is advised to keep it away from your ear or refrain from using it for entertainment

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Press and hold the action or side button until the siren slider appears, drag the slider and it will start soon

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You may also start the countdown by pressing and holding the Action button, then continue holding it until Siren begins.

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If you don't want the Siren to sound every time you hold the button, go to Settings -> Action Button and turn off the toggle next to Hold to Turn On.

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To cancel siren: release the Action button, to cancel. You can also stop it while sounding buy using siren app which have a stop button

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Cover the screen with your palm for up to 3 seconds if you utilized the slider for siren countdown

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