Crash/fall detection

jyrileppanen

Hey,

I found some old topics about the matter, but felt it is better to open new topic in correct(?) category.
I’m planning to buy a new watch (currently I have Spartan Sport WHR), and Suunto 9 Peak is what I’ve been looking on. I’ve been mountain biking for the past year, and I do it mostly alone. My partner has been worried about potential fall and hitting my head or other serious injury that renders me immobile. It seems Gamin fenix has functionality to send message to desired number in case of emergency. Is this something that could be implemented in Suunto watches, at least on the high end models?

I do understand there is some room for error in recognition, but I think it is better to send 10 messages in vain (you can easily text/phone to inform about erroneous message) than not to have it when you need it.

Brad_Olwin

@jyrileppanen I do not see this happening. For me it doesn’t work anyway as my activities are 99% without any cell coverage. I carry a satellite communicator to allow my wife to know where I am and to send an SOS if necessary.

ChrisA

@jyrileppanen since you need to have constant mobile coverage (and therefore carry your mobile phone with you), there are also apps on iOS that do exactly what you are looking for (and I am sure there are also ones for Android). Otherwise @Brad_Olwins advise is the only thing it will work.

TyreseJ4

I was literally getting ready to start a new thread asking a similar question. Does Suunto have something similar to Garmin’s LiveTrack? My wife loves getting an email from Garmin when I start a workout and exactly where I’m at during the workout.

TyreseJ4

@brad_olwin I see what you’re saying l, but does that really apply to the original question? If you fall and hit your head while running or riding your bike, the satellite communicator that you’re referring to may not do me (or anyone else) any good if you’re knocked out. Or maybe I misunderstood what you’re saying. Does the device you’re talking about send an SOS on its own?

freeheeler

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MiniForklift

@tyresej4 said in Crash/fall detection:

My wife loves getting an email from Garmin when I start a workout and exactly where I’m at during the workout.

Definitely a plus that Suunto does not do this! Half the time when I am out running my wife thinks I am out working

freeheeler

@miniforklift
…yeah you better be running instead of working

cosme.costa

@tyresej4 said in Crash/fall detection:

I was literally getting ready to start a new thread asking a similar question. Does Suunto have something similar to Garmin’s LiveTrack? My wife loves getting an email from Garmin when I start a workout and exactly where I’m at during the workout.

It is OK that Gramin has this option and if Suunto decides to introduce it, I will welcome it but, because you relay on your phone, you can also use the live location of apps like Whatsapp or Telegram, at least is what I do when I do MTB or run in some areas.

TyreseJ4

@miniforklift Lol that’s definitely true. Can’t argue that one.

TheGuyFromTheSummit

@freeheeler the same thing came to my mind.

TheGuyFromTheSummit

@cosmecosta
The idea of live tracking is nice, but when you are on a longer run, the constant connection to your phone sucks too much battery.

But doesn’t strava has also such option?

Telegram live always fails on me and everyone gets a heart attack when my gps spot isn’t moving anymore

freeheeler

@theguyfromthesummit
but google maps works nice… I don’t notice battery drain… my pixel lasts easily 2 days

Brad_Olwin

@freeheeler said in Crash/fall detection:

@theguyfromthesummit
but google maps works nice… I don’t notice battery drain… my pixel lasts easily 2 days

My inReach lasts much longer……but on this overall topic I would much prefer that Suunto partners with or develops a satellite communication interface for the watch. The major issue that Garmin has over Suunto in my opinion is exactly what @jyrileppanen and @TyreseJ4 are basically asking for. I would like to have tracking and messages communicated via the watch through a satellite communicator. I would pay a subscription for this. The cellular connection for me personally is not useful but there is no reason that the interface couldn’t work either via selection of a satellite connection or cellular.

DMytro

@brad_olwin in Europe one can get pretty good cellular cover in most parts of the Alps. (Or at least in German in Austrian Alps)

Brad_Olwin

@dmytro Many people venture in other places, that is unique to Europe and its density. I doubt that any other continent has as extensive cell coverage.

DMytro

@brad_olwin sure, just saying that user base while not dominant is also non negligible.

TheGuyFromTheSummit

@dmytro yes, best place to be. Even on 3000+m I have 4G

DMytro

@theguyfromthesummit exactly! I sometimes only get connection on the summit, which is kinda rewarding if you ask me.

sartoric

I was shock to get a 4g signal on the glacier of Monte Rosa some years ago