Personal Safety App: Your Lifeline in Emergencies

Overview

The Personal Safety app is designed to assist you in preparing for and responding to emergencies by quickly connecting you with the necessary help and information. Whether you're at home or on the go, this app ensures that you have access to critical support whenever you need it.

Key Features on Phones

• Emergency SOS: In case of an emergency, simply press the power button five times or more to activate Emergency SOS. This feature allows your phone to:

  • Call emergency services or any other number you specify.
  • Share your precise location and essential information with your emergency contacts.
  • Record, back up, and share a video from the scene.

• Emergency Sharing: Share your real-time location and critical information with your emergency contacts. This feature is also compatible with Google Assistant, making it even easier to use.

• Safety Check: Set a timer to confirm that you are safe. If you fail to respond when the timer ends, the app will automatically initiate Emergency Sharing. This feature is also supported by Google Assistant.

• Car Crash Detection (Available on Pixel phones): Automatically receive assistance after a car crash. Your Pixel phone can detect if you've been in a collision and call for help. Note that this feature may not be available in all countries, languages, or devices. For more details, visit g.co/pixel/carcrashdetection.

• Crisis Alerts: Stay informed about natural disasters and public emergencies in your area.

• Medical Info and Emergency Contacts: You can display this crucial information when your phone is locked. Additionally, in supported countries, you can choose to automatically share this information if you contact emergency services.

Additional Features on Pixel Watch

• Fall Detection: Your Pixel Watch can detect a hard fall and call for help automatically.
• Emergency SOS: Press the crown five times or more to call emergency services or an emergency contact directly from your wrist.
• Emergency Sharing, Safety Check, Medical Info, and Emergency Contacts are also available on Pixel Watch, ensuring comprehensive protection wherever you are.

With the Personal Safety app, you can rest assured knowing that help is just a few clicks away, no matter the situation.