During an emergency, every moment matters. But explaining what’s happening can be difficult when you’re scared, hurt, or facing a dangerous situation. Whether it’s a car crash or a medical emergency, being able to show responders exactly what you see can help them make quicker and better decisions. Well, Google has introduced a feature called Emergency Live Video for Android users, which lets emergency dispatchers request a live video stream from your phone during a call or text for help. With just one tap, you can start sharing real-time video from your camera so responders can see what’s happening right away. This can help them understand the situation faster and even guide you through urgent steps, like performing CPR, while help is on the way.
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The feature is designed to be simple and secure. You don’t need to install anything or set it up ahead of time. If a dispatcher thinks video would help, they can send a request directly to your device. You’ll receive a clear prompt on your screen, and you get to choose whether to share your video. Importantly, the video is encrypted and you can stop streaming at any moment with a single tap.
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However, there is a catch: the feature isn’t available everywhere yet. Google is rolling it out in the US and in selected areas of Germany and Mexico. It works on Android phones running Android 8 or newer with Google Play services. Google plans to expand the feature to more regions.
“Android Emergency Live Video builds on our work to make it easier to get help and provide users peace of mind through features like Emergency Location Service, Car Crash and Fall Detection, and Satellite SOS,” the tech giant explains.