Fall Detection Watch Comparison

Based on our comparisons and testing, Kanega Watch stands out. It provides highly accurate fall detection, easy 24/7 use (no taking it off to charge), GPS, Wi-Fi/cellular connectivity, and live monitoring for both emergency and non-emergency needs.

A fall detection watch is a wearable device designed to sense when you fall. It can alert emergency services, a 24/7 monitoring center, or your contacts for help. Some devices (like the Kanega Watch) do this without needing a secondary phone or pendant.

These watches typically use built-in accelerometers, gyroscopes, and smart algorithms. They interpret sudden changes in movement and orientation—if those changes match a “fall signature,” the device sends an alert. Sophisticated watches (e.g., the Kanega Watch) learn to distinguish real falls from everyday actions like sitting down quickly.

Not all. Some are merely “water-resistant.” Kanega is designed to be worn 24/7 (including in the shower). Others (Apple, Samsung, MGMove, etc.) may allow brief exposure to water but often need to be removed for charging or have varying water-resistance ratings.

Many do—but they usually require a monthly fee. Kanega, MGMove, WellBe, and Lively offer monitoring as part of their subscriptions, while Apple and Samsung rely on calling emergency services directly, with no external dispatch center monitoring.

Watches with a 24/7 monitoring service (like Kanega, MGMove, Lively, and WellBe) can connect you to family, friends, or a doctor, so your call doesn’t always have to involve 911. Apple and Samsung primarily focus on direct emergency calls only.

Most true fall detection watches (e.g., Kanega, MGMove) automatically detect a fall and connect to 24/7 monitoring if you don’t respond to prompts. Apple and Samsung will place an automated 911 call if their sensors believe you have fallen and remain immobile.

Yes. Many devices (Kanega, MGMove, WellBe, Lively, Apple, Samsung) use GPS to provide your location to emergency services or monitoring centers. This is crucial if you fall away from home and cannot speak.

They can, especially if sensors mistake quick movements for a fall. More advanced systems (like Kanega) use AI learning to minimize false positives. Apple and Samsung can detect certain movements as falls, which may lead to accidental 911 calls.