December 12, 2025
Credit: Skrypnykov Dmytro/Shutterstock
Key Takeaways
- Live video sharing is rolling out now to U.S. users, as well as those in parts of Germany and Mexico.
- The service is available for Android phones running Android 8 and up.
- You don’t need to do anything to set up Emergency Live Video.
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If you find yourself in an emergency or crisis situation, the more information you can give first responders, the better. Android users can now share a live stream of their surroundings with 911, allowing emergency se…
December 12, 2025
Credit: Skrypnykov Dmytro/Shutterstock
Key Takeaways
- Live video sharing is rolling out now to U.S. users, as well as those in parts of Germany and Mexico.
- The service is available for Android phones running Android 8 and up.
- You don’t need to do anything to set up Emergency Live Video.
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If you find yourself in an emergency or crisis situation, the more information you can give first responders, the better. Android users can now share a live stream of their surroundings with 911, allowing emergency services to assess and provide guidance in real time while you wait for help to arrive onsite.
Emergency services on Android
Your Android already shares some information with first responders via Emergency Location Services (unless you disable this feature). This built-in tool sends an accurate location as well as contextual information, such as language settings, when you call or text an emergency number. Now, that includes live video from your device’s camera.
You don’t need to do anything to set up Emergency Live Video. Once available in your area, responders can send a request during an emergency call or text to securely share your camera’s live video. You’ll see a prompt on your screen to start sharing with one tap.
According to Google, Emergency Live Video is encrypted by default. Users can choose whether to share their video from the prompt as well as stop the share at any time by clicking the onscreen Stop sharing button.
What do you think so far?
Live video sharing is rolling out now to U.S. users, as well as those in parts of Germany and Mexico, on Android phones running Android 8 and up. Google says they are partnering with public safety organizations to expand the feature to more users.
Other Android safety features
Emergency Live Video is the latest in Google’s suite of safety features designed to make help more accessible—more quickly—in an emergency. Pixel users in Australia, North America, and several dozen countries across Europe now have access to Satellite SOS, which allows you to call emergency services even without a cellular or wifi connection. Car Crash Detection contacts emergency services and shares your location in the event of severe crash, while Fall Detection and Loss of Pulse Detection will call for help based on Pixel Watch sensor data.
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