Personal Safety

Personal Safety is an indispensable app designed to aid users in both preparation for and response to emergencies by swiftly connecting them with the necessary assistance and vital information. Offering an array of features tailored to ensure safety and security, the app is a reliable companion for navigating unforeseen circumstances.

For users of smartphones, the Emergency SOS feature stands as a beacon of hope in critical situations. By rapidly pressing the power button five times or more, users can invoke immediate assistance. This feature enables users to initiate calls to emergency services or any designated contact, ensuring prompt response. Additionally, Emergency SOS facilitates the sharing of one's real-time location and essential information with designated emergency contacts, fostering a network of support in times of need. Moreover, users can utilize this feature to record, back up, and share crucial video footage, providing valuable documentation of the emergency.

Emergency Sharing further enhances the safety net by allowing users to share their real-time location and critical information with emergency contacts. This feature, seamlessly integrated with Google Assistant, ensures that assistance can be swiftly mobilized even in the absence of direct communication. Similarly, the Safety Check function offers peace of mind by enabling users to set check-in timers, verifying their safety at predetermined intervals. In the event of an unacknowledged check-in, Emergency Sharing automatically activates, ensuring that help is promptly dispatched.

Exclusive to Pixel phones, the app introduces innovative features such as car crash detection, revolutionizing emergency response in vehicular accidents. With advanced sensors, Pixel phones can automatically detect collisions and initiate calls to emergency services, expediting critical assistance to users involved in accidents. Moreover, the app delivers timely crisis alerts, keeping users informed about natural disasters and public emergencies in their vicinity.

In addition to its smartphone functionalities, Personal Safety extends its protective umbrella to Pixel Watch users. Equipped with fall detection capabilities, Pixel Watch can identify instances of hard falls and trigger emergency calls for immediate assistance. Furthermore, Pixel Watch users can access Emergency SOS by swiftly pressing the crown five times or more, providing a convenient and discreet means of summoning help.

Comprehensive medical information and emergency contacts can also be accessed through the app, ensuring that vital details are readily available when needed most. Users can configure this information to be visible even when the phone is locked, facilitating seamless access during emergencies. In supported countries, users have the option to automatically share this information with emergency services, streamlining the response process.

In essence, Personal Safety empowers users to navigate emergencies with confidence and resilience. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features, the app serves as a beacon of reassurance in times of uncertainty. Whether it's providing immediate assistance during crises or fostering a network of support, Personal Safety stands as a testament to Google's commitment to ensuring the well-being and security of its users.

What's New in the Latest Version 2024.02.01.603314255.0-release_lpr

Feb 26, 2024 On phones

• Personal Safety has a new design

• Emergency SOS: Add a confirmation step

• Car Crash Detection: Now in Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, and India On Pixel Watch

• Now available: Fall Detection, Emergency SOS, Emergency Sharing, Safety Check, and more

• Fall Detection: Available in more countries: http://g.co/pixelwatch/falldetection