User level: Level 1 (8 points)I have an Apple Ultra 2 watch that i bought specifically for when i go kiteboarding. When I have a crash the watch detects it and gives a message to say "it appears you've had a crash/fall...are you ok?" There are options to say I am ok and to cancel any potential SOS messages. However, with a wet finger/screen it doesn't register the response.
Is there another way to cancel?
Posted on Nov 5, 2026 7:00 PM
User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)Nov 5, 2026 10:26 PM in response to kiteman05
Wet screens often ignore taps, so the I am OK button can be hard to hit.
If you only want to avoid false alerts while kiteboarding, you can turn it off for now: on the iPhone open the Watch app > Emergency SOS and turn off Call After Severe Crash. Turn it back on after.
This also turns off the real emergency call, so only do it if you accept that.
Otherwise, dry the screen and tap firmly, or if the call starts, cancel it from the watch.
User level: Level 10 (124,115 points)Nov 6, 2026 12:14 PM in response to kiteman05
Hello~ If you choose to turn off Crash detection as previously mentioned…make sure to turn it back on lest you forget…
Take action with Siri on Apple Watch
~Katana-San~
User level: Level 2 (274 points)Nov 6, 2026 11:55 AM in response to kiteman05
Check customize Fall Detection.
I believe there you can set fall detection to be only active when you've started a workout session in the Workout App.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256389538