We Tested the iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via Satellite
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
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When Apple announced the iPhone 14 series, some of the biggest features were things you can't see like an internal redesign that make repairs cheaper and easier, or tools that most people will hopefully neve have to use, like Car Crash Detection. One feature that stood out was Emergency SOS via Satellite which, when you or someone you love is stranded or injured and out of range of cell service, lets you use a satellite to text an emergency dispatcher. Apple invited us to a live demonstration, and we came away very impressed.
Apple's new safety feature is now live in the US and Canada.
0:00 Intro
0:55 Emergency SOS Disclaimer
1:10 How to use Emergency SOS Via Satellite
3:53 Emergency SOS Via Satellite Compatability
4:25 How to Test Emergency SOS Via Satellite
5:06 How to Share My Location with Loved Ones via Satellite
5:30 Outro
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So cool, nice that they included a 'test mode'
I think they knew that otherwise everyone would be dying to use it when they weren't actually in an emergency
@@john40539 pun intended
They knew most users aren't that bright
@@AeroSatan "most iPhone users"
@@Orchronos 📠📠
This reminds me of how sailors get email on a submarine. Love that we are seeing this type of technology being used by everyone.
Slight upward pitch, rocking side to side, everyone realizing we are at PD and running to send off their sailor mail… miss it.
1 ping only.
the military's technology is far more advanced than the publics technology
@@1ctf749 Yes and no. It’s a weird mix. You have tried and true steam plant stuff with roots in the 1940s, a reactor system that’s an update on a 1960s design, and a missile system that was cutting edge in the mid 1980’s and developed alongside the shuttle program. There are new systems and the newer subs are much more tech-y, but the old reliable stuff has an undeniable ruggedness - even though it seems to be clunky overpriced junk at times.
@@1ctf749 it sucks so bad😭
People keep talking about the increased safety in hiking, but this feature could save lives in situations like extreme weather, widespread power outages, and major traffic accidents in remote parts of the country. When time is of the essence in the most dire of circumstances, two additional methods to contact emergency services change the odds.
Going to help in the UK when we turn off the pstn network next year
Rather have seen pstn turnoff delayed another year or two mind until this is widespread on many devices 😮
This _needs_ to be more widespread. More phones need this tech in them.
Well this is us getting there.
Problem is a big enough Satellite Constellation and enough Band Width to support that massive number of devices. This is a difficult and expensive highly capable tool.
@@Neojhun All the more reason for tech companies and telecoms to invest in this stuff. Apple has already led the charge with their investment into Globalstar; they’re banking that this will be more than a niche feature in the future.
I can call 911 with a 20yo old phone with no card...
@@huntersaw Not outside of cell coverage.
This is very cool for emergencies. I carry an inReach when I travel and can communicate via satellite when I am out of cell service which happens often. I love having the ability to communicate with family members at any given time regardless of cell service or not. There is a subscription but worth every penny.
I hope that in the not too distant future this will be standard in all phones everywhere and will also include the rest of the world, calls and video calls via satellite. But I think the satellite infrastructure will have to improve to get there.
Yes it would require so much processing powers especially when population is increasing ae already at 8 billion population and counting its insane
@@Czyb20 For sure, it seems a LONG way off. Improbable but not impossible. But picturing what could be is part of the fun for me.
@@Czyb20Oh 8 billion! Let’s call Thanos with that
It's already being done with T-Mobile and SpaceX Starlink.
@@ignaciomainardi5501 Aha! Was waiting for someone to mention Starlink! Look up how that's doing these days (;
Very good informative video thanks CNET :) love your videos.
I live in Tasmania, Australia. Travel 5 miles out of town and there's no cell phone coverage.
At 70 years of age and a landscape photographer, I'm often in the middle of a forest where I would never be found if injured.
I bought the iPhone 14 Pro fot this reason.
Great vlog!!!
Great report! Excited to try it by myself
Awesome video. I was always wondering how it would work. This pretty much answered it
My house has a tin roof so I have poor signal so this comes in handy in emergencies. I saw it pop a few times when I didn’t have a signal.
He said it doesn't work indoors, though.
That isn’t SOS via satellite that’s SOS via 2g which can go through tin
you should try listening carefully to what the narrator said. most satellite communication technologies right now require a clear line of sight with no obvious obstructions like trees. even using sat phones require you to be outside for it to work smoothly.
@@UnSlayd There is some interference within it, but not much because it's not a conductor therefore it won't be affected. Also what do you mean by 2g?
@@evengraintech1397 The older technology which was before 3G, 4G and 5G. It was mainly used for calling and SMS.
But I do think that all the cell towers don't support it anymore
Sounds great!
There are many things I don't want/need and occupy lots of memory/storage. At least, this one sounds good and useful to me. Only a personal opinion.
I used to work for an NGO’s IT department. We used to do election observation missions. It’s a huge endeavor as we would fly in teams of staff and VIPs like former government officials and the sort. Once in country, we would rent out like half a hotel in the capital city and deploy teams to different regions within the country. The teams would spend a couple days in the region prior to Election Day or days, and would visit polling stations on Election Day and observe taking notes such as did they see intimidation, soldiers, gangs, or fraud. Also, did voting appear to be transparent. The thing is, one team might be assigned a region that might cover half a state and the infrastructure such as roads, cell towers, and electricity was questionable the farther you get from the capital. So we would buy these SPOT GPS trackers meant for weekend adventurers that connect directly to satellite for $200 or $300 per device that would allow us to track teams. And if anything happened, there was an sos button on the tracker that basically sends an email to your emergency contact saying this person has hit the sos button. The fact that this can all be done from a cell phone in 2023 really blows my mind. This is pretty huge. I hope one day, this is expanded on a international level.
This reminds me of a CNET reporter back in 2008 I think was with his wife and toddler. They were driving to family during a holiday and got stuck in a really bad snow storm. Everyone was looking for them for a couple days. Turns out there vehicle was stuck with no cell signal, so after a day and night being trapped, the CNET reporter guy left his wife and kid in the car and went to go find help. The wife and kid were eventually found safe, but the CNET guy unfortunately passed from hypothermia. Imagine if they were in that situation today, they could send an alert before things ever got life threatening serious.
Not available in my region yet, but a very good backup. The coverage is never 100%, but generally have never even thought of owning a satellite phone. I’ve never felt that I’ve needed this feature while outback, but I’ve grown older, fatter and more prone to hurting myself so it’s something I need to think about if I’ll go hiking outside coverage.
Niche use case, but a very necessary one for the 1% and 1% of it that actually would need this.
It's a two year free trial for iPhone 14 and above users. Quite frankly it's a brilliant marketing move by Apple. People wouldn't know the failure rate of the emergency SOS, but once it's working as intended it will be plastered all over the global media to hype the superiority of Apple products. It works as free marketing for many Apple products such as the heart rate monitor at Apple watch, and the hearing aid on the air pod pro.
Apple has come up with a true winning feature!
Great feature, i have familiy with severe allergies so this gives me the peace of mind thats comforting.
Super helpful thank you!!
My friend Norm Jones engineers at DOD made the US military communications satellite system. He put one up in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. It was the only communication for a time. The iPhone could be communication when regular systems are down.
for military use? No. I wouldn't give much trust towards the privacy given to the user considering apples extensive history of violating user privacy.
Yes, let the government know you need help so they can never show up
my friend, remember your OPSEC...
No one needs to know that especially his name
Fantastic explanation. Perfect.
Nice feature to have on my 14pro
Same functions a the Garmin In Reach, nice that it's on a phone.
That is so cool!
Very cool feature
One feature that’s not only good but lifesaving
should be on all phones! game changer
It was on most Android phones like 5 years ago
@@Jaj_Ajiq stop lying
@@Jaj_Ajiq the iphone 14 was the worlds first smartphone to have Satellite connectivity
@@-_--th8vp ur stupid arent you. do your research man. Apple makes it seem like they always bring new features whilst its been out on android years before. Google pixel phones had that feature but you had to turn it on through developer settings. but it was still there.
@@Jaj_Ajiq Google pixel phones had Satellite connectivity?
Apple should launch this feature globally so that anyone in distress can use this feature given if this is so useful and works without failure.
I’m sure they’re trying. But it means that many countries (who aren’t all that friendly with the USA) would need to hand over access to their satellites. That’s not going to happen easily, and not really up to Apple directly.
Wake up , it’S a money game they dont care if its usefull or help you
@@robyrby3516 As if anyone was buying this phone because of the Satellite feature. People Apple did this out of genuine desire to help people. Of course, Money is also a necessary concern in any company under a capitalist system like ours.
@@robyrby3516apple wouldn’t have added this feature in the first place. They also wouldn’t have been trying to make it globally available.
This would have been really helpful after the hurricanes that hit Florida earlier this year which knocked out cellular service for many days.
Yeah but only expensive iPhone has this feature
@@Adnan_Khan__111 and what are you implying by that? you should try looking how much sat phone service cost. it will probably blow your mind. you'd probably rather have an iPhone than a sat phone that only does one specific thing.
@@Adnan_Khan__111 for now
@@Adnan_Khan__111 newer iPhones all have this feature. It’s not limited to the pro models. It’s a new feature, so of course it’s only available on recent phones. In a few years it’s will be readily available which will surely help during the next natural disasters
nice video. This feature is also present on Apple Watch series 8 and watch ultra right?
Now this is what I need
The thumbnail looked like he was gonna get abducted by aliens 😂
I just wish it would come to Australia quicker
There are so many deaths from people being lost in the outback, it’s not the animals
it's really helpful in these scenarios
Very very helpful and should be mandatory on phones in the future
This
yes, and free. profiting on emergencies isn't a good look
@@cpaps8500 say that to the US
@@cpaps8500 say that to all satellite phones. Every one of them has a Subscription
@@-_--th8vp But Apple doesn't need to charge
It seems to be logical because if you are an outdoorsy person, that does a lot of hiking can help you during extreme conditions and give you the exact location where you are to get help.
I remember reading news several weeks ago where a young lady went on a hike alone and never came back to her checkpoint. Authorities had a search rescue for a long time but had to call it off due to extreme weather. Unfortunately, the young lady did not make it after sub freezing temperatures 😭 . I'm not sure what happened, but it is very likely that the person got lost and needed help. Having an iPhone 14 could have saved this person life.
i’m sorry but the laughing until crying emoji threw me off 💀
@@weirdfish1216 bro died 😭😭😭
Amazing
So because i'm an iPhone 14 owner from the UK, i should just curl up and die quietly if i ever get into trouble, but my American friend, well Apple are more than are happy to save him. Thanks Apple 🙄
just move to america 😎
Going to Smoky mountains trail hiking in April of next year and planning on upgrading from 13 pro max trade in
The ability to communicate via text messages would be a very handy option to have, even if it costs a subscription because sometimes you don’t need emergency services, but you may need to contact your family or your family. May need to contact you when you are out in the middle of nowhere. I can do this on my Garmin unit already, and would be super handy if that same feature was available on our iPhones. Sometimes you need to communicate even when it’s not an emergency. Unless Apple never allows this feature, I will have no choice but to continue to use my Garmin unit.
@truckindawg1 Aww NOOO, you didn't have to say it! well they probably would charge eventually, but then so many people will not be able to afford it.
Yeah I love my ZOLEO . I can simply hit a button and my emergency contacts know I’m ok and safe. Haven’t needed to use the sos feature yet. I truly hope that att does expand their services and actually put real live first responders on the other end of the SHTF.
This saved my life!!!!
I guess i need to travel to the US or Canada just to try the demo
I’ve got the 14 ProbMax it gives myself better piece of mind knowing it has this ability!
At last we just got this in the UK cheers apple
I think should be also equiped with nano beacon which can go up in sky to maintain connectivity and their will no blocking of signals..
Apples test site? Yea.... ganna have to test that without the eye of apple. Take it into the rockies and try that stuff again
@Phillip Banes Apple did it in a slim phone without a big antenna.
@Phillip Banes Yes indeed, but these devices are simply not directly comparable. Probably it's much easier to make a good satellite phone than integrate limited satellite functionality inside a smartphone.
@Phillip Banes Haha just smaller. Antennas alone are super complicated and expensive to design. Don't forget about all the data processing that needs to be done just that the iPhone gets a useful signal. Designing a device with less constraints is usually easier. The constraints for Apple were to put satellite capabilities inside a smartphone. These are some very limiting constraints where you need to become creative in the realization.
I hope that everyone aware about this feature will be moving forward and this will be how we are going to take calls in neat future 🎉
We’ll think… haven’t buy Apple Watch yet but if they include this feature for sure I spend my money on it!
Yeah same.. I never use iphone but this feature sold me
As some in the satcom field, people don’t realize how impressive this is. Often the equipment that I work with is large and clunky, so for Apple to not change its antenna footprint on its phone and somehow have the power to ping a satellite that’s insane.
With the increased interest in hiking over the past couple of years, this is a great feature and hopefully a step closer to nearly complete cell coverage via satellite. Be patient though, it’s not easy for one company in one country to get access to satellites around the world so people in other countries might have to wait.
There have been products for years now that have these basic abilities and more that are compact. But yeh impressive lol
@@Kremithefrog1 really? Well be sure name them because I sure haven't seen anything in the mainstream tech that can do this
@@Kremithefrog1 But now its in a phone. Not a whole separate device.
Um back and forth communication is totally possible over satalite. Apple just left it out. Cool fetaure. But how can Cnet not know this 🤔
Awesome video ..
This cool feature will put thriller movies like Fall(2022) out of business.😊
nice jacket.. can u please share link to it.
With this feature on my 14 ProMax I could assure you that I feel more safer when traveling and stuff
"Your subscription for Satellite SOS expired last month. Have fun in the woods :)"
dang boi i would wait a few years before buying that. cost as much as my pc
@@fusseldieb I’m doubtful they will actually end up charging a subscription for it in 2 years. It would be one of the worst PR moves imaginable.
Does it transmit your lat long automaticly as first responder need that info. Doing it manualy is a big risk of error
Im hoping Apple eventually sets up satellite texting, similar to a Zoleo.
Insane!
I think that this is excellent for the people that likes to go out on the beaten path.
Unbeaten path*
*Off the beaten path.
Off the beaten path.
*The Path of Beat
Off the beaten path
I had to use it a few weeks back when my work truck blew the engine on top of a mountain and eastern Idaho, within a few hours I had a tow truck there and within an hour the police were there to assist me
As a ham radio who frequently communicate radio through satellite is normal. But for a phone, its new for me
Can you cover the new HomeKit new architecture. I recently downloaded iOS public beta 16.2 2nd beta and it broke my Home App for my household. Now I am the only one in my that can turn on and off lights.😩
It's features like this is why I'm thinking of switching over to Iphone from Android. Both have it's pros and cons, but in case of an emergency, I'd like to be assured I can rely on my phone in case of an emergency no matter where I am.
So what do you press for "Whats the Emergency" questionaire if someone holds you up with a gun while you're in the car, stealing your jewelry, which causes you to panic and hit the gas, crashing into a tree, breaking your leg and trapping you in the middle of nowhere and then your car catches fire?
if that happens to you, you have bigger problems with God
@@rebel2809: Yeah, at that point, you just gotta accept it's your time to go 😂
(A semi-serious answer: assuming the gun person isn't a threat anymore, I'd probably choose the "fire" option, I'm guessing that one of the prompts might be whether you're at risk from the fire?)
this gotta be satire lol
You simultaneously tap all of them obviously
...as a cocaine-fueled bear charges you
Song in the background is Boom Bap Rat by Lightfoot
Only in USA and Canada, only for 2 years after first purchase date ?
Perfect review
A more likely scenario if you are stuck in the middle of nowhere:
iPhone user: let me use emergency SOS
iPhone: _ out of battery _
iPhones literally have the best battery on any smart phone 😂😂😂 it’s more of Pixel thing to run out of battery
Send SOS to space and you might get kidnapped by aliens instead 😂😂😂😂
I was wondering could you tell me or do you know if the MacBook Air with M1 chip is still worth getting and do you think the MacBook Air with M1 chip will get a lot of software updates?
Hey there, in my opinion, the m1 MacBook Air is totally worth it depending on the case. It’s got plenty of power and MacBooks have been known for getting a great os support for a long time so if you don’t need the extra power I’d say go for it. Hope it helps
That's where my place is at!
This man sounds like he is speaking while about to sneeze
This feature is underrated by most RUclipsrs because they're all a bunch of yuppies who never touch grass. I have switched to android from IPhone 6 but will b switching back for this feature
Actually contacted the international space station the phone call went very well
I’m not ready to give up on Garmin inReach.
4:08 actually
Can you text your loved ones also, besides sending location? If so, no real need to carry a Garmin GPS unit anymore.
My iphone 14 doesn’t have a demo mode for the emergency SOS?
My ❤
I live in Helena MT and the Find My feature does not work. Not sure if I'm out of satellite range? Apple says it's normal.
The whole idea of being charged to use this feature absolutely disgusts me
We all know this guy does not do any physical activity LOL
That moment when you are stranded on an island and you were relieved that you have SOS via satellite but you also remembered you don't have a subscription, its like apple is teasing your survival " we do value your life and its $69.42 a month 😊"
Does sos required monthly subscription?
@@KamalHossain-rn1ox yes. After apple announced the subscription based
@@silistidyandiluzriyiz6936 makes sense. Satellite phones need to be paid for monthly as well
@@KamalHossain-rn1ox No not yet. They said it's free for two years but they haven't announced a price for after that time.
@@silistidyandiluzriyiz6936 No not yet. They said it's free for two years but they haven't announced a price for after that time.
How much does this cost w helicopter etc
So it turns out the 14 isn't just "like the last iPhone" and Apple is in fact, [wait for it......] innovating.
Apple innovative?? Lol with a single feature u calling it innovative hahahah
I aint blaming you, its just the mindset of an apple fanboy which im not surprised
@@ffmde8268 but it's true tho.. this feature could safe million of lives
What you do need to know about this is that the satellites don't go further north or south than 52 degrees. It is admitted that seevice may be degraded at locations beyond 62 degrees but that's on the flat. In mountainous terrain degradation or complete failure can occur once you get a bit beyond 52. I know of one failure with a device on this constellation at about 57 degrees North in mountainous terrain. So Northern Canada, Alaska, Iceland, Scottish Highlands, most of Scandinavia, forget it.
This should be government subsidized and encouraged for all future smartphones.
I hope they come out with the technology to connect even with those obstacles.
It can connect through dense foliage, but it can force you to stay in place while pointing your phone towards a satellite for several minutes for the message to send. It's still an incredible feature to have and would love to upgrade to a 14 Pro Max sometime soon. This can REALLY come in handy for cyclists who ride through the Adirondacks.
Its OP.
Now no more “no reception” in upcoming horror movies.
Tapaskar🙏🇮🇳. I wanted this feature since childhood on every Nokia phone that I have owned. Something in Nokia said to me that this thing is ready.
It would be great if we could find out where our clients are precisely within the city, even if the cell service is unavailable. Hopefully we can integrate this feature into our App
Agreed
My Iphone 14 pro is US Model but i am not getting this feature of try demo of emergency SOS
Beautiful thumbnail
Does this SOS service use What3words for location services ?
Huh, guess it doesnt show what satelite youre connecting to? I know theres alot of starlinks, out there, but there are others.
Keep in mind that in 1 year from its launch and less than two years this feature will require a payment. God, SOS since Apple thinks that way.
Very cool feature and I’m glad I have it. I’m disappointed it’ll only be free for 2 years. That doesn’t feel like an Apple thing, they usually provide safety features for free no matter what.
This is neat! Now they should work on ALL 911 dispatches having text messages capabilities so when the line is too busy people can still get thru.
No.
@@witness1013 It would actually be a good idea, seeing as how in Toronto, 911 at one point had a hold time of 30 minutes.
@@lezhu6856 no
if you are a kid and can only text with contacts will this still work
As someone with a 14 pro max i tested the demo and found out i can’t use it in my yard because of the trees
then move 2 inches or wait for a satellite to be overhead
@@rebel2809 What if it’s an emergency and you can’t move away because you’re rendering aid to someone, and you can’t wait because time is of the essence when you’re in any situation in which you need to call 911? You’re completely ignoring the fact this is supposed to be used in an emergency and you don’t have the time or sometimes are unable to wait or move. It’s called an emergency for a reason.
@@mqxogames then you better wish you got in that situation in an area where you can call 911. you forget that this feature is meant to be used when there is no other options. Plus, if time is "of the essence", chances are calling for help probably wouldn't do any good.
MKBHD gave a heads up about this video a long time ago
Why i dont have the demo?