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I am assuming but as far as I am aware that would be some separate app/service. You need a number that is locally registered so it routes to the correct dispatcher.
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I think any HomePod can call 911, so I assume this one will be able to as well, but yeah, it requires an iPhone within connection range. So not for kids left alone unless they have a phone.
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Can't iPads call 911 somehow? They don't have a cell modem. I've never really thought about it though...
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Even iPads with a cellular modem only have data enabled. Calling anyone, including 911, from an iPad requires some setup of Wi-Fi Calling ahead of time with a paired iPhone on the same Apple account: https://support.apple.com/en-us/108066
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It doesn't have a cell modem. Probably no RJ-11 port either. Can you call 911 with an app?
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Can't iPads call 911 somehow? They don't have a cell modem. I've never really thought about it though...
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I can call 911 from my iPad that has neither of those. It runs through my phone via (I assume) some form of Bonjour.
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Imagine having to debug your WiFi or Bluetooth while trying to place an emergency call.
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