How do I turn off or manage Emergency Contact has been notified alerts on iPhone?
Answer
That message means Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, or Fall Detection already alerted the contacts listed in Health emergency information. You manage or remove those contacts in the Health app or Emergency SOS settings rather than deleting a one-time banner alone.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Disabling Crash Detection or Fall Detection can delay help in a real emergency.
Follow these steps
Confirm what triggered the alert
Check recent notifications and whether Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, or Fall Detection was used or triggered accidentally.
You should see: The cause of the notification is identified.
Review emergency contacts in Health
Open the Health app, go to the profile picture, then Medical ID, and review or edit Emergency Contacts.
You should see: The listed contacts are correct, or unwanted contacts are removed.
Adjust Crash Detection or Fall Detection
On iPhone or paired Apple Watch, open Settings and review Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, or Fall Detection options for the device that sent the alert.
You should see: Automatic calling and contact notification behavior matches the preferred setup.
Tell contacts it was accidental if needed
If contacts were notified by mistake, message them directly so they know there is no emergency.
You should see: Emergency contacts are no longer concerned about a false alert.
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Extra tips
What to look for: The exact banner Your emergency contact has been notified, and whether Crash Detection, Fall Detection, or Emergency SOS was triggered
Before you change anything: Confirm whether an emergency event actually occurred. Review who is listed as an emergency contact before removing anyone. Understand that turning features off reduces automatic help during a real crash or fall. Do not share Apple ID codes with unexpected callers about the alert.