Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Google Introduces Emergency Live Video for Android
Google has added a new feature called Emergency Live Video to Android phones.
This lets users share live video with emergency services during an emergency call or text.
When you call for help, the emergency responder can ask to see a live video from your phone's camera.
You can start the video with just one tap.
The video is private and safe, and you can stop it anytime.
This feature also uses your phone's location to help emergency services find you quickly.
It's designed to make it easier for helpers to understand what's happening and give you the right assistance faster.
Google introduced Emergency Live Video for Android devices on Wednesday.
The feature allows users to share a live video feed with emergency services during an emergency call or text.
Emergency responders can request the live stream, which users can start with a single tap.
The video feed is fully encrypted and users can stop streaming at any time.
The feature integrates with Android's Emergency Location Service (ELS) for precise location data.
- Who
- Android users and emergency services
- What
- Emergency Live Video feature
- When
- Announced on Wednesday
- Where
- Android devices
- Why
- To provide real-time video feed to emergency services for better assessment and assistance
- Feature Name
- Emergency Live Video
- Platform
- Android
- Announcement Date
- Wednesday
- Encryption
- Fully encrypted
- Control
- User-controlled streaming
- Integration
- Android Emergency Location Service (ELS)
- Location Technology
- Android Fused Location Provider (FLP)