TechEmergency SMS feature could be your unexpected safety net

Emergency SMS feature could be your unexpected safety net

SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: In this photo illustration, the Facebook and Instagram apps are seen on the screen of an iPhone on October 04, 2021 in San Anselmo, California. Social media applications Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are experiencing a global outage that started before 9 a.m. (P.S.T.) on Monday morning. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: In this photo illustration, the Facebook and Instagram apps are seen on the screen of an iPhone on October 04, 2021 in San Anselmo, California. Social media applications Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are experiencing a global outage that started before 9 a.m. (P.S.T.) on Monday morning. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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6:58 PM EDT, July 28, 2024

There are many dangers in our environment, so it is always worth being vigilant and taking care of your safety. Did you know that your phone can help you with this task? It has a feature that is worth enabling for your own protection.

Modern realities require us to be cautious and careful, especially considering the numerous dangers lurking around every corner. Few realize that mobile phones have functions that can help with this.

One of these functions is the automatic sending of an emergency SMS to a trusted person. It is particularly useful during meetings with new people. Check if your phone offers this option, as it can save you in an emergency situation.

This function allows the automatic sending of an emergency message to a designated person. It is a standard feature on most iPhones. To learn how to activate it, visit the @smartspotcompl account on TikTok, where the configuration process is explained step-by-step.

How to enable the function on your phone?

Remember, this functionality aims to increase your safety. The instructions are simple: go to the SMS messaging app, select a trusted person, and click the plus button next to their name. Then, find the "let them know" function on your phone.

After selecting it, you can edit the settings to send the emergency message after a specified time. For example, when planning a meeting with a new person, set a notification to be sent after two hours.

If you do not confirm that everything is okay after receiving the message and an additional 15 minutes have passed, an SMS with your location will automatically be sent to the chosen person. Useful, isn't it? Thanks to this function, you can significantly increase your safety.

You can also share your location with a trusted person so that they can check where you are at any time.

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