"Google launched Android Emergency Live Video on Wednesday, which allows people to stream video when contacting emergency responders. This feature could help give first responders extra context in circumstances like car accidents, fires, or medical crises. There's no setup required to use this feature. Instead, during an emergency call or text, a dispatcher can send a request to your device. Then, you can opt into sharing your camera's live video, which is encrypted and can be stopped at your discretion."
""With a single tap, you can start securely streaming from your camera, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation and get you the right help in the moment," Google wrote in a blog post. "This real-time view can also help them guide you through life-saving steps, like CPR, until help arrives." Google and Apple each offer a suite of safety features on their devices, like emergency SOS, crash detection, fall detection, and satellite location services. Android Emergency Live Video will be supported on Android phones running Android 8 or later."
Android Emergency Live Video enables people to stream live camera footage to emergency responders during calls or texts, offering extra context for incidents such as car accidents, fires, or medical crises. No prior setup is required; a dispatcher can request a live stream during an emergency interaction and the user can opt in. Live video is encrypted and can be stopped by the user at any time. The feature can help responders assess situations quickly and guide life-saving steps like CPR. The rollout will begin in the U.S. and parts of Germany and Mexico, supporting Android 8 and later.
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