Choosing between a personal alarm pendant and a watch alarm mostly comes down to comfort, battery life and whether you want day-to-day wellness features (like steps and heart-rate checks). Both LiveLife devices share the same SOS, fall-detection, simplicity and GPS safety platform on Australia’s largest 4GX network.
| Feature |
Pendant (4GX Mobile Alarm) |
Watch (4G/4GX Alarm) |
|---|---|---|
Best for |
Maximum battery life, simple “press-for-help” with flexible wearing options (lanyard/wrist/belt clip) | All-in-one watch form factor + wellness extras (steps & HR) |
SOS Help |
Press to text & call up to 6 contacts and can include 000 | Press to text & call up to 6 contacts and can include 000 |
Fall detection |
Inbuilt fall detection with wearer warning before alerts | Inbuilt fall detection with wearer warning before alerts |
GPS & location texts |
Google Maps link sent to contacts; geo-fence (wandering) option | Google Maps link sent to contacts; geo-fence (wandering) option |
Network |
Telstra 4GX (covers ~99% of populated areas) | Telstra 4GX (covers ~99% of populated areas) |
Battery life |
4–5 days per charge; fast recharge in dock | 37-43 hours; ~45-minute fast recharge |
Waterproof |
IP67 shower-ready | IP67 shower-ready |
Languages |
16 languages voice prompts | 16 languages voice prompts |
Wellness features |
- | Step count & heart-rate checks |
Watch faces & bands |
- | 30+ watch faces ; multiple band styles/materials |
Price (RRP) |
$567 | $597 |
Ongoing cost |
1st year unlimited emergency calls & texts included; $90/year from year 2 (no monthly monitoring fees) | 1st year unlimited emergency calls & texts included; $90/year from year 2 (no monthly monitoring fees) |
- You want maximum battery life and the simplest possible “press for help.”
- You prefer flexible wearing: lanyard around the neck, wristband or belt clip (all included).
- You like a minimal look (small, lightweight device) that’s IP67 shower-ready.
- You want a simple, familiar watch form factor that blends in.
- You’ll use steps and heart-rate spot checks to support everyday activity.
- You’re happy to charge more often (fast ~45-minute recharge; up to ~ 43 hour battery).
- Press-for-help: Texts your GPS Google Maps link and calls through contacts until someone answers. 000 can be included.
- Fall detection: Warns the wearer, then sends alerts and starts the help sequence if not cancelled.
- Clear two-way voice and voice prompts that “talk you through” the emergency.
- 4GX coverage 4GX coverage for portability beyond the home.
- IP67 shower-ready design.
- 16 languages available.
- No monthly monitoring fees: 1st-year unlimited emergency calls & texts included; $90/year from year two. 30-day returns and 12-month warranty.
Is the watch’s heart-rate feature a medical device?
No - heart rate readings are for general wellness awareness only, not for diagnosis or treatment. Always seek advice from a healthcare professional for medical concerns.
Do both work in the shower?
Yes—both products are IP67 shower-ready (don’t submerge).
How accurate is the GPS link?
The positioning is accurate to around ~2 metres (conditions permitting) and includes a geo-fence option for wandering risks.
For a full list of FAQs for pendant Click here.
For a full list of FAQs for the watch Click here.
- Pendant: RRP $567. First year of emergency calls & texts included; $90/year from year 2. No monthly monitoring fees.
- Watch: RRP $597. First year of emergency calls & texts included; $90/year from year 2. No monthly monitoring fees.
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