Google is officially rolling out Android Emergency Live Video, a feature that will allow users to share a live camera feed with emergency responders during an emergency call. The feature is currently available in the US, Germany, and Mexico for devices running Android 8 and above.
If you call or send an SMS to the emergency number in your country, your operator may send a video sharing requestThis comes in handy in times when it is important to see what is really happening – for example, during a traffic accident, a medical crisis or a fire.
The user has the option to either accept the request ("Share") or reject it ("No thanks"). Google stresses that the transmission is encrypted and runs in picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, which can be expanded to full screen. During sharing, the user can turn on the flash or switch to the front camera, as well as end the transmission at any time.
"In an emergency, seconds matter. But when you're stressed or in danger, it can be hard to describe what's happening," Google says. With a direct view of the situation, dispatchers can better assess what is happening, and to direct help more preciselyThey can also instruct users, for example, on how to provide first aid.
Emergency video is available for devices Android and the update is propagated via s Google Play ServicesThe company plans to expand soon. to other countries, in cooperation with local security and rescue services.
