CPR Guardian III - SOS Personal Alarm with Call Button and 2-Way Calling - Features include Location GPS Tracker, Fall Alarm for Elderly, Heart Rate Monitor, Medical Reminders

After researching the many different types of monitoring aid's and apps my choice could not have been better. It is a stylish normal looking watch with the many many features. The app is also so good and as the administrator you control all features and access to tracking etc. The monthly payment of £15.00 to include unlimited calls and 24/7 monitoring is one of the most competitive. CPR Monitoring are also helpful and I would recommend the whole package. The fact that the one off payment to purchase the unit and app means no annoying monthly rentals and includes the pre loaded SIM card. The £15.00 covers all call costs and the phone features built-in to the unit are easy and very good quality.

We purchased this after my father had a fall and wasn't able to summon help. For peace of mind, this device is invaluable and allows my father to contact us easily if needed. If the watch detects a fall/sudden drop, then it will ask the wearer if they are okay, if no response then it will send SMS to all the emergency contacts, then attempt to call us in the order we have set up.Unless you need to monitor pulse and steps, I would suggest turning the device to 'manual mode' in the phone app settings to increase battery life. We find the battery is slow to charge (taking several hours), so that's something to bear in mind as the user won't be able to wear the watch as it charges. My father charges it in the evening when he is sitting watching TV, as he likes the reassurance of wearing the watch overnight.With all that said, I do still recommend this watch as I know that it has helped my father maintain his independence and gives both he and us peace of mind. Just be aware to use the watch you will need to pay for the cost of the watch + the ongoing monthly costs (£14.99 per month at time of writing).UPDATE FEB 2023:I have been trying to cancel the SIM subscription for three months, and it is proving very difficult indeed. The only way to cancel the SIM subscription is to actually return the SIM card to them by post - for unknown reasons, the SIM cannot be deactivated remotely like any other SIM. On the last attempt, I was assured that I would no longer be charged, however I have again now been charged. I have therefore changed my review from 4 stars to 1 star to reflect the difficulty of cancelling this SIM subscription and the fact that I have been charged for a service that I have advised them is no longer being used. I will update this review should anything change.

The watch works well but the wearer needs to press a button on the side of the watch to tell the time or do what everProblem is this is for dementia patient watch and can’t remember how to switch it onThe clock face is confusing him with lack of numbers and moving second handYou will need to charge it every dayOur experience is get the grandkids to present it as. Present and they will be delighted to wear itBut its not simplified enough for dementia sufferers

This watch is honestly amazing, it’s given me some freedom back, knowing that if I have a fall or medical emergency I have a way to contact my family, my husband has more confidence when he leaves the house knowing that I have this watch on, it tracks my heart rate which is amazing as I have a heart condition, there’s so many great features and even when I did have a few initial issues the great customer service associates have sorted it for me straight away, my only gripe is the monthly subscription is a bit on the higher side but you can’t put a price on safety and independence

Disappointed in this product because we set up 2 GEO zones and it is very erratic in reporting when leaving and entering them, and sometimes doesn't report it at all.When the watch hasn't moved out of his room in the morning it indicates that he has moved around a lot and quite far, so I don't believe the GPS tracking is very accurate.When my wife went to find him, while he was on a walkabout, it indicated he had been to places we don't believe he had.So all in all, not very consistent in tracking. We actually only bought it for the GEO zone feature, so rather disappointed.

I'm writing a review, even though I'm about to return this item, as it may help others. This watch is a great idea for older people - it is far less expensive than some other options and you don't need to tie it to your mobile phone. The watch face is nice and clear and it appears easy to operate, although I only charged it up. I haven't worn it or activated the SIM.The reason I am not keeping the watch is the size and appearance. If I was male, I'd probably keep it but it's very big for a female to wear, in my opinion. Although the shape is quite streamlined it's just too large for me. It would be good for someone whose eyesight was failing but I don't need quite such large figures on the watch face (not yet anyway ...)There are only 3 choices of watch strap - black, grey, and pink. Pink is for little girls, in my book. I'm not the sort of woman to wear pink. Black I like but think it would look too heavy with summer clothes. Good for a man though. So I chose grey but now I have seen it, I don't like it. I don't tend to wear grey as it doesn't suit me. I picked it purely as the best of the three.Over the past couple of days I have been weighing up whether to compromise on the appearance for the sake of cost & safety but I'm not ready to do that yet. For others, especially men and those with a higher risk of falling, this could be a very good buy.