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Best Smartwatches for Seniors

Every watch here detects hard falls and can call for help. A cellular version can do it without a phone nearby.

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27 smartwatches

Choosing a watch for an older relative

Every watch here can detect a hard fall and call for help if the wearer doesn’t respond. Without LTE, the watch calls through a paired phone nearby. With an LTE version, it can call from anywhere with signal.

Look for a large, bright screen, simple controls and a battery that lasts long enough to keep it on the wrist. Most also track heart rate and can warn about unusually high or low readings.

Frequently asked questions

Do fall detection watches need a monthly fee?

The watch itself doesn't. An LTE version needs a carrier plan to call without a phone, and medical alert services charge separately.

Does fall detection work without a phone?

Detection does, but calling for help needs either a paired phone in range or an LTE version with an active plan.

What makes a smartwatch good for seniors?

A large, bright screen, simple controls, fall detection with an SOS call and long battery life. LTE helps if they often go out without a phone.