Locàite Fall Alarm Watch review
Locàite Fall Alarm Watch for Elderly and Dementia (4G)
By Tom Calder
A genuinely 4G device, so it isn't affected by the UK's 2G/3G switch-off, and the automatic fall alert plus GPS tracking are useful if a relative can realistically answer day or night. It's not a substitute for a monitored careline service, and the true running cost is the watch plus a mandatory £14.99/month SIM plan.
- Best for
- A family happy to be the first responder — someone wants live GPS and automatic fall alerts sent straight to their own phone rather than a call centre.
- Skip it if
- No family member can reliably answer alerts around the clock
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:07 GMT · Details
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- 4G connectivity that will keep working through the UK's 2G/3G network switch-off
- GPS tracking with geofencing and a recent multi-day location timeline in the family app
- Two-way voice calling limited to trusted contacts, cutting down nuisance and scam calls
Worth knowing
- No 24/7 professional monitoring centre — alerts rely on family being reachable and able to respond
- Easy to underestimate total cost: the watch needs an ongoing £14.99/month SIM plan (with per-minute/SMS overage charges)
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Who shouldn't buy this
Skip this if no family member can reliably answer alerts around the clock — a monitored careline service (roughly £15-25/month, e.g. Careline365, Taking Care or your local authority's telecare team) is the safer fit there.
Key specs
| Connectivity | 4G (EE network) |
| Fall detection | Automatic fall detection sends SOS alert + call |
| Monitoring | Self-monitored via family app |
| Battery / charging | Up to 4 days on power-saving mode |
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the UK price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
If this isn’t the one
Best for An independent older adult who wants one simple, big-button phone with a one-touch way to ring family — not someone who needs automatic fall alerts.
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:07 GMT · Details
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Best for Someone who wants a smartwatch-style alarm with live GPS tracking and a family monitoring app, and is prepared to pay an ongoing monthly service fee on top of the device.
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:07 GMT · Details
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Best for An older relative who wants a simple, loud, easy-to-hold 4G phone with a one-press help button they operate themselves — not an automatic fall-alert or monitored telecare service.
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:07 GMT · Details
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