LOST IN THE WILD: USING THE IPHONE SATELLITE 📡 EMERGENCY SOS 🚨

YOUR IPHONE 14 OR HIGHER HAS SATELLITE-BASED SOS CAPABILITY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. DID YOU KNOW THIS? HERE IS HOW IT WORKS...

1. Attempt to Call Emergency Services: 🚨

In an emergency situation where you have no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, try calling emergency services by dialing 911 (or 999 or 112 in the U.K.) 

2. Automatic Prompt for Satellite Connection: 📡

If your iPhone can't connect because there's no cellular service, you'll see an option to "Emergency Text via Satellite” appear on your screen. Tap this option.

3. Follow On-Screen Instructions: 📱

You'll be guided through a series of steps to connect to a satellite. This includes answering an emergency questionnaire to provide vital information to responders.

4. Position Your iPhone: ⛰️

An on-screen satellite visualization will guide you to point your iPhone towards a satellite. You might need to move around to find the correct angle for a connection.

5. Text Communication: 🆘

Once connected, your iPhone will start a text conversation with emergency services. It will automatically share your location, including elevation, your Medical ID (if set up), and your battery level. You may need to respond to additional questions from the emergency services.

Preparation Tips:

• Medical ID: Set up your Medical ID in the Health app so first responders can access critical medical information quickly.

• Emergency Contacts: Add emergency contacts in the Health app to notify them automatically during an SOS.

• Try the Demo: You can test the feature without calling emergency services by going to Settings > Emergency SOS > Try Demo. This will simulate the process so you know what to expect.

Remember, this feature is for emergencies only and is designed to work when you're out of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. You need a clear view of the sky for the satellite connection to work effectively.

Non-emergencies:

With IOS 18 and higher you can send and receive texts, emojis, and Tapbacks over iMessage and SMS when you don't have cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. This feature is available in the U.S. and Canada and is free for two years after the activation of an iPhone 14 or later model. However, this should not be used for emergencies as it's meant for non-emergency communication.

The Kingdom Media team can in fact confirm the reliable operation of the non-emergency, satellite-based text messaging as it was utilized extensively by our own Doug Vance Wade (The Adventure Collector) on his successful Elk hunting adventure last week in the wilderness of Montana!