How to use your phone's satellite features to stay connected during Hurricane Milton iOS 18. By Ian Carlos Campbell. Published Oct 9, 2024. Thread Your changes have been saved. Email is sent ...

Both modern iPhones and Android phones (in particular, the iPhone 16 and the Pixel 9) offer a way to use a satellite connection to make calls to emergency services and share important information ...

Connecting to Satellite: Hold your phone with a clear view of the sky to connect. Once connected, expect a response from emergency services within minutes. Remember, these features are for ...

How to use emergency satellite SOS on Pixel phones Satellite connectivity is exclusive to the Pixel 9 series for now. Screenshot: Google.

On the software side, the prerequisite for using satellite connectivity on compatible phones is Google's Messages app. Notably, the app should be set as the default messaging app on a phone.

Apple included a number of satellite-based features in its latest iPhone models to help users keep contact in an emergency. Here's what they are, and how to use them if you have no signal.

Emergency SOS; Your phone tries every possible way to connect when you dial 911. If it's unsuccessful, you’ll see the message icon with a small, red SOS on it.

You can share your location via satellite using the Find My app, but you need to set this up in advance and use an iPhone 14 or newer running iOS 16.1 or later. Go to the Find My app on your ...

How to use Roadside Assistance via satellite: There are three ways to call for help with your vehicle. Connection Assistant: Open Control Center, tap the Mobile Data button, and then tap Satellite.

To use Messages via Satellite, you'll need an iPhone running iOS 18 (all iPhone models including and newer than the iPhone XS are compatible with iOS 18). Quick steps for how to send satellite ...