Best Medical Alert Systems with GPS

We set out to find the best medical alert system with GPS tracking through hands-on testing, and we landed on Bay Alarm Medical as the champ.

We liked its audio quality, location accuracy, battery life, and the versatility of its new pendant designs. Plus, Bay Alarm Medical is one of the few medical alert companies to offer a price lock guarantee—and that's pretty important considering how often we've seen prices change in this industry. 

We've listed our runners-up for best medical alert systems with GPS to help you find the one that speaks to your style, budget, and cellular needs.

LifeFone's monthly monitoring fee is on the pricey side, but the equipment is free. Service starts at $45.95 per month for the monitoring service. You can knock that price down by opting for an annual subscription ($38.45 per month) or a quarterly subscription ($43.95 per month). But those payments will come in a higher lump sum.

Here's the main downside: the caregiver app costs an extra $8 a month, which pushes the total cost to over $50 a month. On the other hand, the app is useful for more than just GPS tracking. You can see your loved one's first motion of the day, track their steps, view the VIPx's battery level, ring a misplaced VIPx, and see a log of emergency button presses. Phew! You do get a lot for your investment.

Learn more in our full LifeFone review or view other medical alerts with long-lasting batteries.

When you want to leave the house, take the station with you. It works just like Bay Alarm Medical's SOS All-in-One device in that regard. When you're home, the base station communicates with any standard buttons or voice-activated buttons you've placed throughout your home. While not strictly necessary, these buttons are great back-up options, especially if you're not sure you want to wear a pendant all the time.

If you're not concerned about falling when you're alone, the MGMove is a great choice for a professionally monitored medical alert watch. It tracks your steps, reminds you of appointments or medication, lets you send and receive messages, and of course keeps you just a button-press away from help during an emergency.

And let's not forget about its GPS tracking abilities. The nice thing about the MGMove is that your Care Circle only sees location updates every hour. When you push the SOS button, they can track you in real time. You preserve some privacy while also letting your loved ones check in on you. newest GPS alert device is portable, simple, and accessible. 

Learn more in our Medical Guardian review or our Medical Guardian product guide.

AngelSense is one of the only GPS trackers on the market with reliable indoor tracking and the ability to share a tracking link with other people during an emergency. 

Other AngelSense features were designed primarily for kids, but you may find them useful for your older loved one too, like an automatic listen-in feature. 

AngelSense recently released a watch that's also a good option for GPS tracking and automatic 2-way calling.

Learn more in our full AngelSense review or check out our interview with AngelSense.

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If you’re an active older adult, choosing a medical alert system with GPS keeps help close by without limiting your mobility. Your loved ones will feel better knowing that you have access to emergency services with the press of a button.

Bay Alarm Medical's SOS All-in-One does all of that while balancing affordability and quality. 

The best medical alert system with GPS should give you the freedom to do the things you enjoy the most in and out of your home.

We weighed our options by looking at each candidate’s location technologies, companion apps, and automatic fall detection—then we sought out affordable prices on top of these features. We tested Aloe Care Health and Bay Alarm Medical equipment hands-on.

Keep these priorities in mind as you choose what works best for you:

• The GPS medical alert systems with strong location technology bring help to you faster. 
• A companion app shares your location with loved ones who can come help you. 
• Automatic fall detection sends for help if you fall down or lose consciousness after a fall.

See our methodology to learn more about how we reviewed this and all our other medical alert system reviews.

• Best GPS Trackers
• Best Medical Alert Systems with Fall Detection
• Best Wearable Senior Monitors
• Best Safety Devices for Seniors
• Bay Alarm Medical vs. Medical Guardian