Google has begun rolling out Emergency Live Video on Android, introducing a way for users to share real-time visual information with emergency responders during calls or texts. The feature allows dispatchers to send a request to a user’s device when they determine that viewing the scene would help them assess the situation and provide timely assistance.
Users receive an on-screen prompt and can choose whether to share their camera feed. The stream is encrypted by default, and users retain full control throughout the process, with the ability to stop transmission instantly. The feature requires no setup and is designed to operate through a single, direct action on the user’s device.
Emergency Live Video is intended to support responders in evaluating incidents such as medical crises or fast-moving hazards, and it can help them guide callers through urgent steps until aid arrives. The capability expands Google’s existing emergency-focused tools, including Emergency Location Service, Car Crash Detection, Fall Detection and Satellite SOS.
The rollout begins across the United States and select regions in Germany and Mexico. Devices running Android 8 or later with Google Play services support the feature. Google is working with public safety organizations worldwide to extend availability, and interested agencies can access partner documentation.
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Users receive an on-screen prompt and can choose whether to share their camera feed. The stream is encrypted by default, and users retain full control throughout the process, with the ability to stop transmission instantly. The feature requires no setup and is designed to operate through a single, direct action on the user’s device.
Emergency Live Video is intended to support responders in evaluating incidents such as medical crises or fast-moving hazards, and it can help them guide callers through urgent steps until aid arrives. The capability expands Google’s existing emergency-focused tools, including Emergency Location Service, Car Crash Detection, Fall Detection and Satellite SOS.
The rollout begins across the United States and select regions in Germany and Mexico. Devices running Android 8 or later with Google Play services support the feature. Google is working with public safety organizations worldwide to extend availability, and interested agencies can access partner documentation.
Notes: This post was drafted with the assistance of AI tools and reviewed, edited, and published by humans.
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