Medical Alert Smartwatch
A fall detection watch that looks like a watch — not a medical device. One button reaches a live Canadian operator 24/7, GPS shows them where you are, and automatic fall detection is built in. It reads your heart rate and counts your steps too. $59.99/month CAD (checked 17-Jul-2026).
Why choose the watch?
Some people won’t wear a pendant — it feels medical. A watch feels normal. This one happens to carry a 24/7 emergency line, GPS and fall detection on your wrist.
Help from your wrist
Press the button and speak with the operator through the watch — no need to hold it to your ear or mouth.
Fall detection built in
Sensors can trigger the call automatically after a hard fall — with the same honest limits as any fall sensor. Read them here.
Anywhere in Canada
4G LTE nationwide plus GPS on demand, so the operator knows where to send help — downtown or at the lake.
Heart rate and steps
A built-in heart-rate monitor and pedometer help you keep an eye on your day — information, not diagnosis.
Shower-safe
IP67 rated — keep it on in the shower. Falls don’t wait for you to towel off.
Easy to read
A bright AMOLED colour screen with large characters, and voice prompts that talk you through what’s happening.
What does a day with it look like?
You wear it to your grandson’s soccer game and nobody asks about it — it’s just a watch. It counts the walk to the field, checks your pulse on the hill, and sits through the whole second half without a fuss. The part nobody sees: a trained operator is one press away the entire time. Your family sees a watch. You feel the difference.
What’s in the box?
- Smart Protect medical alert watch, adjustable band (fits 8–11″ wrists)
- Charging cradle with USB charger
- Plain-language setup guide
Equipment, activation and shipping are $0 on the standard 24-month monitoring term (checked 17-Jul-2026).
Specifications
| Monthly price | $59.99 CAD — prepay discounts available |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Anywhere in Canada with 4G LTE cell coverage |
| Location | GPS locator, on demand by the monitoring centre |
| Battery | About 24 hours per charge — charge it like a phone, nightly or while you bathe |
| Weight | 65 g |
| Screen | AMOLED colour touchscreen |
| Water resistance | IP67 — shower-safe |
| Health features | Heart-rate monitor, pedometer |
| Fall detection | Included — automatic sensors plus the button |
| Monitoring | 24/7, Canadian monitoring centre, two-way voice |
Specs are Senior Protection’s published figures, checked on 17-Jul-2026.
Common questions about the watch
How is this different from an Apple Watch?
An Apple Watch calls 911 or a contact. This watch connects you to a trained 24/7 operator who has your name, address, health notes and family contacts — and it costs less, with no smartphone required, no apps to manage, and a battery routine a senior can keep.
Do I need a smartphone or Wi-Fi?
No. The watch has its own 4G LTE connection. There is nothing to pair, no app to install, and no Wi-Fi password to find. It works out of the box after a short activation call.
What about the daily charging?
The battery lasts about 24 hours, so it charges once a day in its cradle — most people do it during a shower or overnight. If daily charging sounds like a dealbreaker, the at-home button never needs charging at all.
Is the heart-rate monitor medical-grade?
No — it’s for everyday awareness, like a fitness tracker, not for diagnosing or treating anything. What it does give you is a 24/7 human response service, which no fitness tracker offers.
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