How to Enable or Disable Apple’s New Crash Detection Feature on iPhone 14 Series

Sep 22, 2022 at 10:50am EDT
How to Enable or Disable Crash Detection on iPhone 14 Pro

Apple launched the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models with a boatload of forward-facing features. One of the major addition that Apple brought forward with the latest handsets is Crash Detection. The feature is designed to automatically call emergency services if the iPhone detects a severe car crash. If you are unfamiliar, check out how to enable or disable iPhone 14 Pro's new Crash Detection feature. Scroll down to read more details on the subject.

How to Easily Enable Crash Detection Feature on iPhone 14 Models in Case of Emergencies

In terms of how Crash Detection works on the iPhone, the motion sensor with a high dynamic range gyroscope and high-g accelerometer, microphone, barometer, and motion algorithms would work together to detect a car crash. When a severe crash is detected by the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, a call will be automatically initiated to the emergency services. You will have ten seconds to decline the call.

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How to Enable Crash Detection Feature on iPhone 14 Series

Step 1: The first thing that you have to do is launch the Settings app.

Step 2: Tap on Emergency SOS.

Step 3: Under "Crash Detection" Toggle on Call After Severe Crash option.

This is all that you have to do to enable the new feature. If you want to disable it, you can follow the same technique. However, we would recommend all users keep the option enabled in case of emergencies. To be fair, Apple pays a lot of attention to user privacy and safety. The new Crash Detection feature shows how Apple is not only selling the products but improving your experiences as well.

This is all there is to it, folks. The new Crash Detection feature is available on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models. Additionally, you can also take advantage of the feature if you have bought the new Apple Watch Series 8. We will share more details on the subject as soon as further details are available.

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About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.

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