Turning Fall Detection On and Off

CAUTION

Fall detection is a supplemental feature and should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect™ app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.

NOTICE

Before you can enable fall detection on your watch, you must set up assistance contacts in the Garmin Connect app (Adding Assistance Contacts). Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available. Your assistance contacts must be able to receive emails or text messages (standard text messaging rates may apply).

  1. From the watch face, swipe left.
  2. Select Settings > Safety & Tracking > Fall Detection > Status.
  3. Select an option.
    NOTE: Selecting the All Day fall detection setting decreases battery life.
  4. If necessary, select Activities to turn on fall detection for specific activities.
When a fall is detected by your D2™ Air X15 watch and your phone is connected, the Garmin Connect app can send an automated text message or email with your name and GPS location (if available) to your assistance contacts. A message appears on your watch and paired phone indicating your contacts will be informed after 15 seconds have elapsed. If assistance is not needed, you can cancel the automated message.
TIP: You can view the fall event in your Garmin Connect app.
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September 2026