Incident Detection
Incident detection is a supplemental feature available only for certain outdoor activities. Incident detection should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance.
Incident detection is not available when the watch is in wheelchair mode.
Before you can enable incident detection on your watch, you must set up emergency contacts in the Garmin Connect™ app (Adding Emergency Contacts). Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available. Your emergency contacts must be able to receive emails or text messages (standard text messaging rates may apply).
Turning Incident Detection On and Off
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From the watch face, hold
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When an incident is detected by your vívoactive® 5 watch and your phone is connected, the Garmin Connect app can send an automated text message and email with your name and GPS location (if available) to your emergency 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 emergency message.