Pixel Watches can now keep your inner circle notified in an emergency

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR

• Google is rolling out a new Pixel feature called “Emergency Sharing.”
• Emergency Sharing is designed to work with the Pixel’s core incident detection features, like Car Crash and Fall Detection.
• If a severe event is detected, Emergency Sharing will notify your chosen contacts and call emergency services.

It’s not something anyone wants to think about, but emergencies are a part of life. In these moments, Pixel devices offer a range of features to help ensure your safety, like Emergency Contacts and Fall Detection. With today’s Pixel Drop, Google is extending the Pixel’s list of incident-related tools with a new feature.

For those with a Pixel Watch, you’ll soon have access to a feature called “Emergency Sharing.” This feature is designed to work with the Pixel’s core incident detection features. As a quick overview, these detection features include Car Crash Detection (supported on Pixel Watch 2 and up), Fall Detection (supported on Pixel Watch 2 and up), and Loss of Pulse Detection (supported on Pixel Watch 3 and up).