Tap Satellite SOS and then press start, from there you'll fill out the emergency questionnaire. To set up emergency contacts to receive updates on your location and status when using Satellite SOS, Android users should go to the phone's Personal Safety app.

Emergency satellite messaging is available on the Pixel 9 and newer iPhones, but how do you use them? We detail everything in this guide.

Modern smartphones like iPhone 16 and Pixel 9 can use a satellites to stay connected to family and emergency services if you know what you're doing.

Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida, bringing the threat of strong winds and potential flooding across the state. In preparation for possible power outages and disrupted cell service, having the ability to send a distress signal via satellite could prove critical.

On the iPhone 14 and up, Apple offers three features that can help you communicate with emergency services - and loved ones - via satellite if you're caught without cell or Wi-Fi coverage.

Cell phone service may also be impacted by the natural disaster. Luckily, the iPhone 14 and later models with iOS 18 can be used as satellite phones to send emergency texts. Just keep in mind that not all carriers support the capability,