Fall Detection Watches Compared

US-based monitoring agents are available 24/7 to assist you through your watch, even if you are not responsive. Agent has your GPS location and can dispatch appropriate care (EMS, police, fire, friend, family member, etc.)

Comes standard.

Alert can be activated by a button and/or voice commands.

US-based monitoring agents can contact a friend, family member, doctor, etc. to provide you with non-emergency help at your request.

Water-resistant and safe to wear in the shower.

The patented rechargeable battery system ensures you never have to take it off your wrist to charge - providing real 24/7 protection.

Monitoring agents can pinpoint your location via the watch's built-in GPS functionality.

Employs both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity.

Kanega Watch batteries can last up to 36 hours. They can be easily swapped out from the device, which can hold two batteries at a time, one on each side of the watch. The device comes with 4 rechargeable batteries, which means that users can always have 2 fully charged batteries on standby and never have to switch their watch off to charge or replace batteries.

No set up required.

The Kanega watch has a high-contrast monochrome and bright OLED screen. This makes it easier to read for users who have compromised vision such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. The device also supports voice control. It has few options by design.

Medication reminders

Unlike other medical alert systems, UnaliWear offers a price lock guarantee for its Kanega Watch subscription service.

UnaliWear offers a refund for the Kanega Watch as long as it is returned in good condition along with all accessories that came with it. UnaliWear will initiate a refund process which may take up to 30 days upon receiving the returned Kanega Watch. They will also cancel monitoring services and discontinue billing, and give their customers a prorated refund for the remaining subscription months that were not used.

US-based monitoring agents are available 24/7 to assist you through your watch, even if you are not responsive. Agent has your GPS location and can dispatch appropriate care (EMS, police, fire, friend, family member, etc.)

Requires the wearing of a neck pendant for an additional monthly fee.

Button activation only.

US-based monitoring agents can contact a friend, family member, doctor, etc. to provide you non-emergency help at your request

The watch band is made of TPU, a highly durable and hypoallergenic plastic that is safe for skin and odorless. The MGMove is not waterproof but water-resistant, this means it can handle minimal contact with water such as droplets from an accidental spill, walking in the rain, or hand washing. It should not be submerged in water.

Needs to be removed daily to charge off the wrist.

Monitoring agents can pinpoint your location via the watch's built-in GPS functionality.

The MGMove does not support a Wi-Fi connection.

The battery lasts for 24 hours, however, this lifespan reduces over time with frequent use.

Requires some relatively simple setting up out of the box.

The touch screen and multiple buttons may both be hard for certain wearers to operate.

Step counter, heart rate, medication and appointment reminder functionality.

Medical Guardian does not have a price lock guarantee for its subscription services and reserves the right to change its prices at any time.

MGMove users are entitled to a full refund for an unopened box that is returned within 14 days. If a box is returned beyond 14 days, Medical Guardian will still offer a refund, but charge a $50 restocking fee. They will not accept returned devices beyond 30 days. Users who are subscribed to annual plans, are free to cancel their subscription at any time and will receive a refund for the unused months of monitoring. However, this refund only covers the subscription fees and not the watch itself.

US-based monitoring agents are available 24/7 to assist you through your watch, even if you are not responsive. The agent has your GPS location and can dispatch appropriate care (EMS, police, fire, friend, family member, etc.)

Does not have fall detection.

Alert can be activated by a button and/or voice commands.

US-based monitoring agents can contact a friend, family member, doctor, etc. to provide you with non-emergency help at your request.

Water resistant and safe to wear in the shower.

Needs to be removed daily to charge off the wrist.

Monitoring agents can pinpoint your location via the watch's built-in GPS functionality.

Employs both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity.

The watch battery lasts 20 to 24 hours depending on device usage and the Smart Speaker lasts 48 hours on battery power.

Setting up the WellBe Medical Alert Plus is quite a lengthy process considering that the user sets up two different devices: the Watch and the Speaker. Both devices need to be connected to a power outlet during setup, however, they can both be set up separately. After connection, users need to switch on the devices and then download the WellBe Virtual Assistant App from either the App Store or PlayStore and then create an account. After creating an account they will add a new device to their account - whichever device they are setting up at that particular time and then follow the instructions as shown through the App. In addition, users need a WellBe subscription to set up their devices.

Touch screen and multiple buttons could be confusing/challenging for some wearers to operate.

The WellBe Medical Alert Plus also has other helpful lifestyle features such as a Virtual Health Assistant that helps users with medication reminders, appointment management, and tracking vitals such as blood pressure, blood glucose, and weight. The Speaker also plays audiobooks, music, the news and provides weather forecasts.

HandsFreeHealth reserves the right to change their subscription fees.

For Medical Alert devices and services purchased directly from HandFree Health, the company offers a refund for items returned to the company within 30 days from the day of receipt. A refund process will begin after their warehouse receives, inspects and processes the return.

US-based monitoring agents are available 24/7 to assist you through your watch, even if you are not responsive. The agent has your GPS location and can dispatch appropriate care (EMS, police, fire, friend, family member, etc.).

Requires the wearing of a neck pendant for an additional monthly fee.

Alert can be activated by a button and/or voice commands.

US-based monitoring agents can contact a friend, family member, doctor, etc. to provide you with non-emergency help at your request.

The device is water-resistant and is safe to use in the shower.

Needs to be removed every few days to charge off the wrist.

Monitoring agents can pinpoint your location via the watch's built-in GPS functionality.

Cellular connectivity only.

The Lively mobile+ can last up to 80 hours on standby, this of course reduces over time according to how frequently the device is being used. A red flash will appear on the battery indicator to signal the user that it needs to be charged.

No set up required.

Very simple interface. Designed for those with limited tech experience or interest.

The Lively mobile+ is a single-purpose device and does not have any other features apart form fall detection and two-way communication with their Urgent Response Agents.

Restocking fee charged within 30 days

Only contacts 911.

Comes standard.

Alert can be activated by a button and/or voice commands.

Can only contact 911.

Water-resistant and safe to wear in the shower.

Needs to be removed daily to charge off the wrist.

GPS functionality, but 911 may not receive that info to provide help if you are not responsive.

Employs both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity.

The Apple Watch can last up to 18 hours. This is reduced to 14 hours with family setup - this is for watch wearers who do not have an iPhone of their own and whose device was set up using a family member's iPhone.

Extensive set up required.

Touch screen may be challenging for certain wearers to operate.

A diverse set of health and lifestyle offerings included and/or can be added through the App store.

Lively's services are not price lock guaranteed and they reserve the right to change their rates, fees, and charges.

Apple gives users up to 15 calendar days from the date of receipt to return an Apple Watch. Once Apple received the returned watch, they initiate a refund. How long the refund process takes depends on the original payment method that was used. For health and wellness subscription services, refund policies vary on the service provider users subscribe to through the App Store.