Friday, December 12, 2025

You can send live video to 911 from your Android phone in seconds now

Amazing stuff! How to become a life crime or event reporter in real time!

"ZDNET's key takeaways
  • Android users can now share live video with 911 operators.
  • The telecommunicator initiates the request.
  • The feature is available on devices with Android 8 or higher.
  • Calling 911 can be stressful, and effectively communicating details can be tough. A new Android feature aims to fix that problem.

Starting today, Android users can share live video with 911 telecommunicators, who can then better assess a situation, offer help, or give step-by-step guidance. If you're calling about a tree that's fallen across a road, for example, you can show exactly where the tree is. Or, 911 workers might be able to walk someone through CPR until emergency services arrive. ...

AT&T debuted a version of this same feature earlier this year, but it was limited to certain states. Apple debuted its own version for iPhones, Emergency SOS Live Video, last year. ...

For now, it's available in the US and parts of Germany and Mexico, but Google says it's working to bring it to other regions. ..."

You can send live video to 911 from your Android phone in seconds now - here's how | ZDNET "If 911 needs eyes on your situation, they'll send a prompt for you to share live video instantly."

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