The satellite connection, one of the most important functions of the new iPhone, and also one of the most important security features of Apple in recent years, It is now available in the United States, Canada for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The so-called function of SOS emergency via satelliteIn addition, it will soon arrive in some European countries.
Specifically, those owners of an iPhone 14 in the United States or Canada will be able to start using the feature starting today. In Europe, will be available next december, and only in some countries. Enter them, UK, Germany, France and Ireland.
The satellite connection of the iPhone 14, remember, allows communication via satellite with emergency services on those occasions where, due to location or any other reason, there is no mobile coverage network. It is also a feature that combines Apple software and hardware, as the feature also offers the ability to immediately send medical data that anyone can enter on their iPhone, in order to facilitate care by emergency services. . For their part, emergency centers do not need any type of “additional software or protocols” to receive communications.
This is how the satellite connection works on the iPhone 14
The user, yes. You will have to follow a series of steps to establish the satellite connection on your iPhone 14 and therefore contact the emergency services. The feature, remember, is activated only when the iPhone has no Wi-Fi or coverage. However, and for it to work, it is first necessary to call the emergency attention number of the corresponding country (for example, 911 in the United States).
If the iPhone 14 does not have coverage, an option will be displayed on the screen to activate the Satellite SOS Emergency function. Then, the user must complete a kind of questionnaire and follow the steps indicated on the screen to establish a connection with the nearest satellite. Once connected, the iPhone will send a message to the emergency service with medical data and relevant information, such as location. It is also possible to share the position via satellite so that the emergency services can locate the person more easily.
This, moreover, is not the only security function present in the iPhone 14. Apple also has accident detection, which, through sensors and components, the iPhone is capable of recognizing a collision and automatically calling emergencies.