Maximize Safety with the Google Pixel Watch
The Google Pixel Watch is an exceptional Android smartwatch offering remarkable features and an appealing design. Aside from Google Assistant integration and Google’s exclusive watch faces, two recent additions – Emergency SOS and Fall Detection – make the Google Pixel Watch an even more worthwhile investment. This guide illustrates how to turn on these features so that you can increase your safety level.
Emergency SOS and Fall Detection Explained
The Emergency SOS feature on the Pixel Watch lets you call emergency services in case of an emergency by activating the crown five times quickly. By turning on Emergency Location Services, emergency services can locate you. You also have the option to add emergency contacts to be contacted instead of emergency services.
The Fall Detection feature, on the other hand, uses the Pixel Watch’s accelerometer and machine learning to identify potential falls. Your Pixel Watch will alert you if Fall Detection is triggered and then ask if you want to contact emergency services. If you don’t respond, the Pixel Watch will make an assisted emergency call for you. You can also set up an emergency contact to be called instead of emergency services.
Before we show you how to enable these features, let us inform you that if you have a Google Pixel Watch with LTE service, Emergency SOS and Fall Detection will attempt to make an assisted emergency call from the wearable. For Wi-Fi-only Pixel Watches, they must be within range of your phone and paired via Bluetooth.
It’s worth noting that these features may work differently or be unavailable outside the US. Please read the Google Pixel Watch documentation for these features.
Activating Emergency SOS on Your Pixel Watch
Emergency SOS is a must-have feature, and you can easily enable it on your Pixel Watch or through the Pixel Watch app on your phone.
Enabling Emergency SOS on Your Pixel Watch
- Swipe down from the top of your watch screen.
- Tap Settings from the list of options.
- Select Safety & Emergency.
- Tap the Emergency SOS option.
- Scroll to select whether or not to have an alarm sound.
- Swipe to the right to enable Emergency Location Services.
Enabling Emergency SOS on Your Pixel Watch App
If you’d instead set up Emergency SOS via your smartphone, please follow these instructions:
- Open the Google Pixel Watch app on your phone.
- Tap Watch preferences.
- Choose Safety and Emergency from the list of options.
- Tap Emergency SOS.
- Switch on the Safety Features.
Enabling Fall Detection on Your Google Pixel Watch
First, know that Fall Detection began rolling out to the Pixel Watch in January 2023. You can enable it either on your watch or through the Pixel Watch app on your phone.
Turning on Fall Detection with Your Google Pixel Watch
- Swipe down on your Pixel Watch screen.
- Select the Settings tile.
- Choose Safety & Emergency.
- Tap the Emergency SOS option.
- Scroll to the right and select Fall Detection.
- Tap the name to enable the feature.
Turning on Fall Detection with Your Google Pixel Watch App
- Launch the Google Pixel Watch app.
- Select Watch preferences.
- Tap the Safety & Emergency option.
- Tap Fall Detection.
- Toggle the feature on.
Therefore, you are ready if you accidentally take a fall.
You can include an emergency contact on your Pixel Watch and also remove a contact if you don’t want that person notified when you have an emergency.
Adding an Emergency Contact on Your Pixel Watch
- Swipe from the top of your screen.
- Tap the Settings tile.
- Choose Safety & Emergency.
- Select Emergency SOS from the list of options.
- Tap Add Contact.
- Tap Allow to give the watch access to your phone contacts.
- Select the person you want to add as an emergency contact.
- Click and highlight their name to change their status to your emergency contact.
Deleting an Emergency Contact
- Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Settings tile.
- Select Safety & Emergency.
- Tap Emergency SOS.
- Tap Edit contacts.
- Find the contact you want to delete and tap Delete next to their name.
Accidentally Calling Emergency Services
Even if you activate one of these features unintentionally, stay calm. You can still cancel the call. Remain on the line, report that you dialed by mistake, answer any questions they have, and proceed with your day.
Staying Safe, No Matter Where You Are
The Emergency SOS and Fall Detection features on the Pixel Watch are helpful in an emergency. Additionally, setting up Emergency SOS on your Android phone when you don’t have your watch is an excellent idea. Follow our guide to enable these features easily and ensure the necessary assistance.
Source: Google
The Google Pixel Watch offers Fitbit integration, all-day battery life, and plenty of health and wellness features, such as Emergency SOS and Fall Detection. Google has two models available: LTE and Wi-Fi only.
