Best Medical Alert Smartwatches

One of the largest and most popular sections of the ‘smart’ industry is the every changing smartwatch market. And with good reason, these gadgets are incredibly useful, multifunctional, and very convenient. Is it any wonder then that medical alert companies have also started incorporating them into their services? Considering their place in a market whose primary focus is providing protection for independent seniors, medical alert smartwatches come in different shapes and forms, and it’s important to keep in mind that not all of these will necessarily fit every need.

As a very simplistic and senior-friendly medical alarm watch, Medical Guardian’s Freedom Guardian is the perfect fit for elderly people that are not quite tech-savvy enough to be thrown in at the deep end when it comes to gadgetry. This medical alert watch for seniors gives users the chance to enjoy the perks of modern technology without them becoming overwhelming. While the functions might seem limited to someone that has ventured further down the technological rabbit hole than your average elderly person, this quality product is designed to serve the exact purposes its customers would generally use it for, without any unnecessary functions or apps to make the experience a hassle

Representing the golden mean in this list, MobileHelp’s sleek-looking smartwatch allows users to experience the best of both worlds. Armed with both an external and in-app alert button that connects wearers to the company’s emergency call center with a simple push, MobileHelp Smart provides the excellent protection that the company is already known for, all the while sporting some useful apps as well.

Since the device is the result of MobileHelp’s collaboration with Samsung, the high quality of this product comes as little surprise, although it is missing a few handy features such as a complementary mobile app for caretakers or a messaging function. However, MobileHelp Smart has amazing activity tracking, heart rate monitoring, and other health apps that make the watch an attractive solution for people living a more active lifestyle.

Although not specifically designed as an emergency watch for the elderly – and should certainly not be treated as such – Apple’s product boasts all of the basic functions to place it in this list. One of its most distinguishing features that even the true medical alert wristwatches lack is the built-in fall detection. According to Apple, the accuracy of its detection is 100%, although that statement should likely be taken with a grain of salt. Apple uses the same technology as medical alert hardware manufacturers and providers should be careful not to make unrealistic claims.

The most important feature any alert smartwatch should have is a simple way to call for help. Apple’s device is limited in the extent and type of assistance that it is able to summon unlike the Freedom Guardian or MobileHelp Smart, but it is not really marketed as alert equipment specifically so the fact that it has the option at all is a great bonus.

It is always wise to seek fall detection in a device, although currently only Apple Watch boasts this feature. All of these products have built-in GPS, however, so if an accident occurs, people on the wearer’s contact list, operators, or even paramedics will have an easy way of finding the location.

MobileHelp’s slightly more advanced device does more than function as just an alarm watch, although it certainly performs admirably in that capacity as well. The real draw – besides its cool appearance – is the Samsung health apps that it comes with. Heart rate monitoring, step counting, and sleep cycle tracking are just a few of the awesome features this watch boasts, and they are definitely a clincher for people that like to keep fit.