Offline emergency tools on your phone: what is in Orbitika's emergency kit
Short answer: Orbitika's emergency kit has eight tools: a first aid guide, sirens, SMS location, an SOS flasher, an SOS light, emergency numbers, a survival guide and an emergency translator with phrases in 14 languages. They are designed to work without Wi-Fi or mobile data and are part of Orbitika Premium.
The eight emergency tools
- First Aid: guides for CPR, bleeding, choking and more.
- Sirens: a siren, a tsunami alarm and other emergency alarms.
- SMS Location: shares your GPS location in a text message.
- SOS Flasher: large flashing text that can be seen from a distance.
- SOS Light: the SOS distress signal using your phone's light.
- SOS Numbers: police, ambulance and fire numbers.
- Survival Guide: basics for fire, water, shelter and more.
- Translator: emergency phrases in 14 languages.
Why offline matters for emergencies
The situations where you need an emergency kit are often the ones where the signal is weakest: a hike, a long drive, a trip abroad or a storm. Orbitika is designed to work without Wi-Fi or mobile data, so guides and tools are there when the network is not. Sharing your location by SMS still needs a mobile signal to send the message, but it does not need mobile data.
A useful way to prepare before a trip
- Open each tool once at home so you know where things are.
- Check the emergency numbers for the places you are visiting. The European Union uses 112, New Zealand uses 111, the United States uses 911, and the United Kingdom uses 999.
- Pick the translator language you are most likely to need and read through the phrases.
- Keep your phone charged. The SOS light and sirens use battery quickly.
What it does not replace
Orbitika is not a replacement for emergency services or for training. If someone is in danger, call your local emergency number first. The first aid guide gives general guidance, and a certified first aid course teaches you far more than any app can.
Are they free?
The emergency tools are part of Orbitika Premium, a one-time purchase of $4.99 (the price may vary by country). The rest of the app, including the music player and the 24 everyday tools, is free to use.
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Frequently asked questions
What emergency tools are in Orbitika?
Eight: a first aid guide, sirens, SMS location, an SOS flasher, an SOS light, emergency numbers, a survival guide and an emergency translator with phrases in 14 languages.
Do the emergency tools work offline?
Orbitika is designed to work without Wi-Fi or mobile data. Sharing your location by SMS needs a mobile signal to send the text message, but not mobile data.
Are the emergency tools free?
No. They are part of Orbitika Premium, a one-time purchase of $4.99 (price may vary by country), and there is no subscription.
Can Orbitika replace calling emergency services?
No. If someone is in danger, call your local emergency number first. The app is a backup for when you need information or want to signal for help.