Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch Ultra‘s New Emergency Siren Feature
Users Can Now Signal for Help From Their Wrist
Jakarta, Indonesia – The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has finally hit the Indonesian market. This new Ultra smartwatch comes loaded with innovative features, including a groundbreaking Emergency Siren designed to be activated in emergency situations.
This feature is a welcome addition to the smartwatch’s safety arsenal. With a prominent button located on the right side of the watch face, the Siren. It can emitted a piercing sound up to 86 decibels, audible from up to 180 meters away.
Samsung’s MX Product Marketing Manager, Taufiq Furqan, explained how the Siren can be activated: “To use the Emergency Siren, simply press and hold the button for 5 seconds. You have 10 seconds to cancel after activating, and the sound will gradually increase in volume,”
According to Taufiq, this feature is designed for emergency situations where immediate help is needed. He elaborated by stating, “This could include climbing alone in mountainous regions, where a fall or other accidents can happen in remote areas. It is beneficial for swimmers who experience leg cramps or any situation requiring urgent assistance.”
While a novelty for Samsung, this emergency feature isn’t entirely new to the smartwatch landscape. Apple has already implemented this function in the Apple Watch product line.
The difference lies in the user experience. While the Galaxy Watch Ultra focuses solely on sound to attract attention, the Apple Watch offers a more comprehensive approach. It can dial emergency services automatically when activated, sharing the user’s location. It can also alert pre-defined emergency contacts through text messages.
Photo: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Source: CNBC Indonesia
Apple Watch’s Emergency SOS feature works through cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling when connected to an iPhone or another compatible Apple Watch. Users can activate it by long-pressing the button on the side of the device.
Those using Apple Watch Ultra models also have the option to activate Emergency SOS via the Action button.
This functionality is available on Apple Watch Series 8 and later models, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and Apple Watch Ultra models running the latest watchOS version.
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What other action besides emitting a sound occurs when the Emergency Siren button is pressed on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra?
## Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra: A Lifeline on Your Wrist?
**Host:** Joining us today is Taufiq Furqan, MX Product Marketing Manager at Samsung, to discuss the exciting new features of the Galaxy Watch Ultra, now available in Indonesia. Welcome, Taufiq!
**Taufiq:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** A standout feature of the Ultra is the Emergency Siren. Can you tell us more about this groundbreaking safety tool?
**Taufiq:** Absolutely! The Emergency Siren is designed to be a powerful tool for those in need of immediate assistance. It’s activated by pressing and holding the prominent Quick button on the right side of the watch face for 5 seconds.
**Host:** And what happens when the button is pressed?
**Taufiq:** The Siren emits a piercing sound up to 86 decibels, which is extremely loud and can be heard from up to 180 meters away. This can alert people in the vicinity and potentially deter attackers.
**Host:** Impressive! Is there anything else that happens besides the sound?
**Taufiq:** Yes. After 10 seconds, the volume increases further and an Emergency SOS prompt appears on the watch screen, allowing the user to quickly dial 9-1-1 [[1](https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003243/)].
**Host:** Wow, that’s a remarkably quick and effective safety system. It seems this watch offers more than just fitness tracking.
**Taufiq:** That’s right. At Samsung, we believe technology should empower and protect users, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra embodies that philosophy.
**Host:** Thank you for sharing these insights, Taufiq. We’re sure many people will be interested in learning more about the Galaxy Watch Ultra and its life-saving potential.
