Google launches a live video feature for emergency services on Android

17:44 - 12.12.2025


December 12, Fineko/abc.az. Google has presented Android Emergency Live Video, a feature that allows users to share videos from their smartphone camera directly with emergency dispatchers.

ABC.AZ reports that the video stream helps to quickly assess the situation in case of accidents, medical problems or fires and, if necessary, provide first aid instructions. The user must confirm the video transmission, the data is encrypted, and the broadcast can be stopped at any time. The feature is available on Android 8+ devices in the U.S., as well as in selected regions of Germany and Mexico.