Safety Check FAQ
Which Apple apps and features can I review and manage in Safety Check?
You can use Safety Check to review or stop sharing information with other people from the following Apple apps:
App | Information you want to manage |
---|---|
Activity | |
Check In | |
Health | |
Home | |
Shared Calendars | |
Shared items in Find My | |
Shared location using Find My | |
Shared Maps ETA | |
Shared Notes | |
Shared Passwords | |
Shared Photos (Including Shared Library and Shared Albums) |
What third-party app access can I review and manage in Safety Check?
You can use Safety Check to turn off third-party app access to the types of information listed below.
Bluetooth® | |
Calendars | |
Camera | |
Contacts | |
Files and Folders | |
Health | |
Local Network | |
Location Services | |
Media and Apple Music | |
Microphone | |
Motion & Fitness | |
Photos | |
Reminders | |
Research | |
Speech Recognition |
What changes can I make to my Apple Account using Safety Check?
Safety Check can be used to modify information associated with your Apple Account. For example:
Review and remove devices signed into your account.
Review and update trusted phone numbers.
Change your Apple Account password.
Update your emergency contacts.
Update your device passcode and your Face ID or Touch ID information.
If you have Stolen Device Protection turned on, Safety Check may work a little differently. To learn more about Stolen Device Protection, see the Apple Support article About Stolen Device Protection for iPhone.
Why is there a Quick exit button?
Individuals in abusive situations may need to rapidly hide their use of Safety Check. The Quick exit button offers a rapid way to do that.