Best Mobile Medical Alert Pendants

The latest pendant from Philips Lifeline, the GoSafe 2, offers all of the features of a complete medical alert system in one single necklace. It has automatic fall detection, called AutoAlert, that uses sensors to tell if a fall has occurred and calls for help — even if the button isn’t pressed. Two-way voice communication connects you to the emergency monitoring center, and five different kinds of location technology help ensure that assistance can always find you. It has cellular connectivity, so you don’t need a landline, and it will work anywhere that cell phone signal can reach. 

The GoSafe 2 is compatible with the Philips Cares mobile app, which lets caretakers see device notifications and share notes and information to keep the whole family informed. The device also allows a personalized response plan for alerting designated emergency contacts. The only downside is that it’s pricier than others, with a one-time device fee of $100 and a $50 per month professional monitoring fee. On the plus side, Philips Lifeline offers month-to-month subscription plans so you don’t have to worry about getting roped into a long-term contract.

Medical Guardian is our top pick for medical alert providers because of the flexibility of their packages, reliability of their service, and usability of their equipment. Their mobile device is no exception. This handy all-in-one system includes two-way communication, cellular connectivity, optional fall detection, GPS and wifi location tracking, and it can be used indoors or outdoors. It also comes with a lanyard for easy wearing.

Medical Guardian’s mobile device is part of the Active Guardian package. There is no upfront fee for the device, and monthly subscription fees start at $39.95. However, automatic fall detection will cost an additional $10 per month.

Bay Alarm’s Mobile Button has many features to suit an on-the-go lifestyle. This small device can be worn on a lanyard as a necklace or placed in your pocket. It features two-way communication, cellular connectivity and GPS location tracking to send help on the way at the touch of a button.

For an added charge, caregivers can follow along with your movements on the Bay Alarm mobile app. The Mobile Button gets 72 hours of battery life from a single charge and it’s available as part of Bay Alarm Medical’s On the Go package, which starts at $40 per month. Automatic fall detection can be added for an additional $10 per month.

MobileHelp offers a cellular device that keeps you connected inside and outside the home. The MobileHelp mobile device is better sized for a pocket or purse, but you can use it with a wearable pendant to page the monitoring center at any time.

MobileHelp’s mobile button is available in its Mobile Help Solo and Mobile Help Duo packages, which start at $38 per month. No upfront device fee is required. Discounts are available for quarterly, semi-annual, or annual contracts. 

Note: MobileHelp offers automatic fall detection via its Fall Button for an additional $10 per month. MobileHelp’s base station is not waterproof, but the auto fall alert pendant is.

Designed for the mobile, independent user, ADT Health’s mobile unit is part of its On-The-Go Package, an all-in-one option for anyone who is active outside of the home. With this package, a pocket-sized wireless device replaces both the in-home communicator and the wearable pendant, though you can add a pendant or wristband. The mobile device has two-way communication, so you can contact the ADT monitoring center whenever you need to, wherever you are.

The On-The-Go medical alert system has built-in GPS location tracking, which helps first responders find and assist you as quickly as possible. There is no upfront fee for equipment, and monitoring starts at $38 per month. You can also add on fall detection capabilities for an additional cost of $10 per month.