In regard to personal safety is one area where the new Pixel phones have excelled. There is an app that can keep you safe on the phone. Even when you can't call for help on your own, the Safety app can be helpful in getting you help when you need it.
The Personal Safety app can be used to stay safe and alert emergency contacts when necessary.
It's easy to set up the safety app. Emergency responders can use some of the information you fill in. Let's take a look at it.
This is the first thing. You can open the safety app. The app is called Personal Safety but the icon is labeled "Safety" so it will be sorted under "S."
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There are two You will be asked to log in with your account if you haven't already done so. You can continue as you please.
There are three. Emergency contacts will be selected. People who will be contacted in an emergency. Select who you want and then tap next.
There are four. Go to the Add medical information section and fill out the information you want.
The setup is complete. Before every feature is turned on, there are some other steps you need to take. We recommend that they all be turned on. Setting up crisis alert in your area, car crash detection, and being able to summon emergency help by pressing the power button five times quickly are all included. All of these have short wizards that can be used as needed.
The safety check is the last one. You need to check in with your phone during this process. If you don't check in when the timer ends, your phone will call the police, fire department, coast guard, army, marine corps, and even Edna if you want. Here's how to setup it. You need to set up emergency sharing
This is the first thing. If you tap Get started, you can get help quickly.
There are two There is a way to start the setup.
There are three. You can make a decision if you want to play an alarm. You will be able to prevent accidental triggered. You might want to keep the alarm quiet for more surreptitious emergencies. You might not want to let those around you know. Select it and then tap next.
There are four. You have to confirm your emergency services number. To begin, tap start.
There are five. tap next if the number is correct You can change the number to the emergency services number.
There are six. Assist calling is the next step. If you can't talk to emergency services, you'll be able to use the assistant. You can either turn on or skip it.
There are seven. If things go south, you will be able to share your info with your contacts. We assume you want to start setup.
There are eight. When you first set up the app, you'll be able to choose the emergency contact that will be auto filled. They can be removed by tapping the X or adding a contact. tap next when you're done
There are nine. If you want your phone to record video for up to 45 minutes during an emergency, you need to take the next step. You would be able to watch the video on your phone with the Personal Safety app. This will help responders find out what happened. Recording video can be taxing on the phone's battery life. You can either turn on or reject it.
There are ten. Permissions for Personal Safety must be granted if you want to take photos and record video. Permission can be granted while you tap on the app.
There is a new date for the 11th. You will need to give the app access to record audio. The app has a tap function.
You will get a summary of your picks. Wait a second, tap done.
If you're going to be alone for a long time and need someone to check in with you, you can use Safety Check to make sure everything is okay. Your phone will alert your emergency contacts if you don't do it.
This is the first thing. There is a safety check in the app.
There are two The purpose of the safety check and the duration of the check should be selected. Your phone will prompt you to make sure you're okay at the end of the duration. This is not a recurring reminder and you can choose how long you think your activity will take. If you tap next, you'll get to see what's happening.
There are three. If the fit hits the shan, select the contact you want to let you know. To turn, tap on it.
The phone will start the timer if you have that set. The timer can be stopped by tapping Stop. Even when the phone is locked, the phone will still count down.
When the time is over, you'll be asked to let the phone know if you're okay, or to call the emergency number. The phone will send out an alert if you don't pick one of the options.
Not a person who uses a phone? Maybe you're looking at this guide to see if you can find something that's exclusive to the Pixel phone. The Personal Safety app is only available on the Pixel phones. The best phones on the market can't get these features.
If you want to enjoy all of the benefits of a Pixel device, you should grab it. Whether you have cash to burn or a limited budget, Google caters to all. We recommend the brilliant littlePixel 7 that fits a mid-range price tag but goes above and beyond to deliver on all fronts
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