Comparing NAVIVA™ to other Personal Emergency Support Systems.
The things that matter most. All included.
| Customer question/ capability |
Apple AirTag |
NAVIVA by MedicAlert |
Other mobile PERS products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose |
Designed to help locate personal items such as keys, bags, or luggage | Designed for personal safety, emergency response, caregiver support, and wandering-risk situations |
Generally designed for personal emergency response; features and use cases vary by provider, device, and plan |
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24/7 monitored |
No |
Yes | Commonly available |
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One-touch SOS |
No | Yes | Commonly available on many mobile PERS devices |
| Two-way voice on device |
No | Yes, hands-free | Commonly available on many mobile PERS devices |
| Automatic fall detection |
No | Included | Often available, but may depend on device, plan, or add-on |
| Help if the user cannot press the button |
No | Supported through fall detection and escalation features | May depend on fall detection availability, device capability, and service model |
| Direct escalation to emergency services |
No | Yes, with caregiver and/or 9-1-1 escalation depending on the situation | Typically available, but escalation process may vary by provider and service model |
| Bilingual English/French response support |
No | Included | Availability varies and may not always be publicly stated |
| What matters | Included with NAVIVA by MedicAlert |
Apple AirTag |
Lifeline® (On the Go) |
TELUS® Health Medical Alert |
Galaxy® Medical Alert |
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| 24/7 emergency response |
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| One-touch SOS to live agent |
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| Help if user falls or can’t press a button |
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| GPS location with safety context |
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| Wandering support (safe zones + locate-now) |
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| Designed as a safety system |
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| Canada & U.S. coverage |
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Included
Plan or device dependent
Not available
Some personal emergency response providers offer select capabilities depending on device and service plan.
NAVIVA includes the capabilities highlighted above in the NAVIVA Pendant and NAVIVA Watch.
NAVIVA works quietly in the background —
supporting your independence while ensuring
help is available when it matters.
All NAVIVA data is securely stored in Canada.
NAVIVA works quietly in the background — supporting your independence while ensuring help is available when it matters.
All NAVIVA data is securely stored in Canada.



