How to turn off SOS on iPhone
Lets learn here how to turn off SOS on iPhone in the following step by step guide.
Step 1: Open Settings
- Locate and tap the “Settings” app on your iPhone. The icon looks like a gear.
Step 2: Navigate to Emergency SOS
- In the Settings menu, scroll down until you find “Emergency SOS.” Tap on it to access the SOS settings.
Step 3: Disable Auto Call
- In the “Emergency SOS” menu, you will see an option labeled “Auto Call.”
- Auto Call: This feature automatically calls emergency services when you trigger the SOS feature.
- To disable this, toggle the switch next to “Auto Call” to the off position (the switch will no longer be green).
Step 4: Disable Call with Side Button (if available)
- Below the “Auto Call” option, there may be another setting labeled “Call with Side Button.”
- Call with Side Button: This feature allows you to make an emergency call by pressing the side button (or the power button) five times in quick succession.
- To disable this, toggle the switch next to “Call with Side Button” to the off position (the switch will no longer be green).
Additional Settings
Turn Off Countdown Sound
- In the “Emergency SOS” menu, you may also find an option for “Countdown Sound.”
- Countdown Sound: When enabled, your iPhone will play a loud alert sound while counting down to calling emergency services.
- To disable this, toggle the switch next to “Countdown Sound” to the off position.
Summary of Steps
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap Emergency SOS.
- Toggle off Auto Call.
- Toggle off Call with Side Button (if available).
- (Optional) Toggle off Countdown Sound.
Notes
- Disabling these features will stop your iPhone from automatically calling emergency services if the SOS function is activated by mistake.
- You can still call emergency services manually if needed by dialing the emergency number directly.
By following these steps, you can customize how the Emergency SOS feature works on your iPhone, reducing the chances of accidental emergency calls.