Available in the UK Evidence B

GPS and personal alarms · Monitored wearable

Tunstall Ally Watch

A connected watch combining an alarm button, fall detection, location and geofencing.

By Tunstall Healthcare

What it does

Core capabilities

Alarm buttonAutomatic fall detectionGPS locationGeofencingResponse service

Best suited to: Someone who goes out independently and may need location-aware support.

Practical requirements

What has to be in place

UK access
Available through Tunstall services and partners
Cost model
Quote required
Purchase price
Provider quote
Ongoing cost
Service fee likely
Broadband / signal
Mobile connectivity required
Phone required
Supporter access may use connected services
Setup
Provider-supported
Who receives alerts
Tunstall response service

Privacy

Cameras, microphones and data

Camera
No
Microphone
Check current service configuration

Check the current privacy policy, account permissions and data-retention settings before installation. Product features and cloud services can change after a guide is published.

Failure modes

What can go wrong

  • Battery flat
  • Mobile coverage gap
  • False geofence alert

A response plan should cover the most serious of these before the device becomes part of everyday care.

Evidence grade B

Promising or established evidence with limitations

Combines established personal-alarm functions; performance depends on charging, coverage and service setup.

Status and specification checked against Official manufacturer information on 13 July 2026. An official product page confirms features, not necessarily outcomes.

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Camera
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Camera
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Access
Available on supported Apple Watch models in the UK
Cost
£200–£800
Camera
No

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