Spec. Model R8
Hardware specifications and feature overview: JAMES Emergency Watch R8
User manual: JAMES Emergency Watch R8 manual
Hardware |
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Model | R8 |
Dimensions / weight | 43 x 43 x 12.8 mm / 45 g |
IP protection class | IP67 |
Display | 1.28 inch TFT, 240 x 240 px, touchscreen |
Button | One SOS / on / off button |
Speaker | 0916 stereo monomer |
CPU chipset | Unisoc SC8910FF |
Operating system | Thread X (RTOS) |
Positioning | GPS + LBS + WIFI + AGPS + Google Position Service |
GPS antenna | LDS external laser curved |
GPS chip | MTK3336 |
RAM + ROM | 32MB + 16MB |
Sensors | PAH8009: heart rate, blood pressure, SpO2, NST117: temperature |
3D accelerometer | DA217 |
Charging port | Magnetic, 2-pin, with magnetic charging cable |
Operating temperature | -10°C to +60°C |
Strap | 18 mm silicone strap |
Battery |
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Battery | 3.8V / 650mAh, rechargeable |
Battery type | Lithium polymer |
Charging voltage | 5V / 1A |
Standby / charging time | 4 days, 90 minutes |
Network and SIM |
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Frequency bands | GSM: 900/1800mHz 4G LTE: B1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 (with local SIM) |
SAR values | GSM 900: 0.566 W/kg (SAR 10g) GSM 1800: 0.355 W/kg (SAR 10g) LTE B1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40: 0.601 W/kg (SAR 10g) |
SIM size | Nano |
Operator | SWISSCOM (Switzerland with prefix +41) or TELE2 (Sweden with prefix +46) |
Roaming | Roaming in all EU networks |
Packaging |
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Package size / weight | 72 x 78 x 100 mm / 120 g |
Carton size / weight | 50 pcs: 22 x 40 x 38 cm / 9.5 kg |
Contents | 1 x R8 watch, 1 x user manual, 1 x magnetic charging cable, 1 x plug |
Features
Alarms (phone call, SMS, email, push notification to the app)
- Alarm via button press to up to 10 private contacts
- Fall detector with 3 different sensitivity levels
- Optional: alarm when leaving a geofence area for longer than 5 minutes (for people with dementia)
- Optional: 24/7 alarm receiving call centre to process alarms and alert emergency services
Warnings (SMS, email, push notifications)
- Low battery warning
- Signal loss warning if there is no data connection to the watch
- Warning if no steps have been measured by a configurable time in the morning
Notifications (push notifications to the app)
- Notifications to contacts about the first steps of the day
Position
- Retrieve the location at any time
Phone calls
- Incoming call at any time
Vital values
- Frequent measurements configurable and measurement can be started on demand via the watch
- Pulse and blood pressure
- Blood oxygen
- Temperature
Chat function
- Via the JAMES app or the web portal, contacts can send text messages to the watch. These can be answered with voice messages via the watch.
App and web portal
- Family app “JAMES APP” for Android and iOS
- JAMES web portal for relatives
Updated on: 04/02/2026
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