In an emergency it would be useful if you could access all the emergency apps and not just the keyboard when the smartphone is locked, as it is easy to get the PIN code wrong in case of anxiety or panic.

anything that helps save lives is always useful and never enough!

For >60/- refugees here, it is worth making the article available in foreign languages ​​(UKR and RU, etc.) and Cyrillic. The Swiss cross in the name should also be a commitment AND REMAIN! If you want, I can do this (UKR/RU/ENG/F/Mandarin/Cantonese)

The number 112 is not only valid abroad, but throughout Europe. It also works in Switzerland.

Thank you very much for the valuable information.

If I knew what the lock button is, this article would be valuable. Can I press 5 times to try or will the ambulance come automatically?

The emergency call via 112 is also possible in Switzerland. In the Pizol area, Rega and mountain rescue services were able to respond to a hiker who had fallen. All other numbers did not work because there was no reception.

@Miocheuheitz72 the lock button is the same one you use to turn the iPhone on/off. Lock button because the display is locked when you press the button.

And yes, you can try it by pressing 5 times. There are then 3 sliders: Switch off, emergency pass and emergency call

I renewed and supplemented my emergency data.

From my point of view, the Rega app is functionally the better choice than this EchoSOS and probably doesn’t have a data protection problem.

Unfortunately, this article does not mention that there are large dead spots in many hiking areas. And not only in high alpine areas but also in the Jura, for example.

Large areas in the mountains are only served by 3G, meaning switching off 3G in this case becomes a major security risk.

I recommend the REGA app. The big advantage is the tracking function, i.e. the progress is recorded by Rega and it can also be made available to third parties. If you have an accident in an area without reception, the last location with reception will still be visible when a relative is reported missing. This narrows down the search area considerably.

@Flutuldie86, @Frumaupeun15, @Praummeibeu31, @Pipomasta & @hed: Thank you for your tips! I’ve adapted it that way in the article. 👍

Thank you @merinos, I just clarified the function of number 112 in the article. 👍

I’ve had the REGA app installed on my phone for a long time. Since I travel alone from time to time, I think this is great.

I will look at the emergency passport and possibly create it.

Ultimately, there is nothing better than the Rega app. Comments can be helpful if you have a smartphone! Swisscom should improve a number of things, including for the age group over 65 or 70…

@Tito

There are now also a lot of customers over 70, over 80 or even over 90 who get along very well with smartphones. There are also the following emergency call systems for seniors:

Emergency call systems: digital guardian angel for your wrist | Swisscom Magazine

Which cell phones have the emergency setting?

@Flayoppie21

See here:

Instructions for iPhones and Android smartphones

If it can be set according to these instructions, then this function is available on the cell phone. Otherwise, you will have to consult the user manual or Google and if you can’t find anything there, then the function doesn’t exist on your phone.

excellent tips and suggestions app. THANKS