FallGuard - Fall Alerts
Fall Detection & Family Alerts
About
This app detects falls and streams live vital signs from an Apple Watch to a caregiver's iPhone. It provides custom alert levels for health metrics and ensures immediate notifications for emergencies and health changes.
What's New in FallGuard
2.5
July 19, 2026
FallGuard 2.5 is our biggest reliability update yet. • All-day vitals: your loved one's watch now reports heart rate, breathing, blood oxygen, and steps automatically throughout the day • New History tab: browse the week's readings with averages over time, plus a quiet event log — anything worth knowing is noted there instead of becoming another notification • Honest timestamps: every reading shows exactly when it was taken • Calm status: see "watch charging" or "off wrist" instead of a false alarm — alerts only fire when silence is truly unexplained • Smarter notifications: if readings stop unexpectedly, family gets escalating follow-ups until things return to normal • New safety net: an urgent alert if the watch is on the wrist but can't get a heart-rate reading • Location now updates reliably, with clear status when it's turned off • More dependable email alerts • Many fixes and improvements under the hood
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FAQ
How does FallGuard Companion detect falls?
FallGuard Companion leverages the fall detection capabilities built into the wearer's Apple Watch. When the watch detects a fall, it triggers an immediate alert through the companion app.
What vital signs can FallGuard Companion monitor?
The app streams live heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen levels directly from the wearer's Apple Watch to the caregiver's iPhone. These readings are updated in real-time.
Can I set custom health alerts with FallGuard Companion?
Yes, you can set custom alert levels for specific vital signs. If heart rate, breathing, or blood oxygen crosses your defined thresholds, an alert is sent immediately.
How does FallGuard Companion ensure privacy?
Vitals data is only shared with caregivers who have joined using a specific family code. Apple Watch handles its own fall detection and emergency calling features independently.
What devices are required to use FallGuard Companion?
The wearer needs an Apple Watch with watchOS 10 or later. Caregivers require an iPhone running iOS 17 or later. Both HealthKit and Notifications permissions are necessary.
Does FallGuard Companion have ads?
No, FallGuard Companion does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on providing essential safety and health monitoring features.
How often is FallGuard Companion updated?
The latest version, 2.2, was last updated on June 21, 2026. Updates typically address performance improvements and new features to enhance user experience.
What is the age rating for FallGuard Companion?
FallGuard Companion is rated 12+ by Apple. This rating indicates that the content is generally suitable for most users aged 12 and older.