Will my device receive an AusAlert?
AusAlerts work on many mobile phones, tablets and smartwatches. Devices don’t need a working SIM card.
They are expected to work on:
- iPhones 11 and up running iOS 26.4 or later
- Apple Watch Series 2 and up running watchOS 26 or later
- Android devices running Android 12 or later.
Older Android phones and phones that don’t use iOS or Android might still receive AusAlerts.
Apple iPads won't receive AusAlerts.
If you’re not sure if you will receive an AusAlert, ask your mobile provider: “Can my device get an AusAlert message?”
Always install the latest software updates on your device when asked so you’re ready to receive AusAlerts.