Google has expanded its Pixel car crash detection feature to five new countries including India. It’s important to note that your phone must have a SIM for car crash detection to work.
Android expert Mishaal Rahman spotted that Google has quietly updated the support page of the car crash detection feature. He also said several users from India told him they’re now able to turn this feature on.
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Let’s see how you can turn on this feature and how it works.
Step 1: Open your phone’s Personal Safety app.
Step 2: Select the Features option.
Step 3: Scroll to “Car crash detection.”
Step 4: Tap Set up.
When asked to share your location, tap Allow while the app is in use. And, when asked to share your microphone and physical activity, tap Allow.
This feature is available on Pixel 4a and later, including Fold.
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To detect a possible severe car crash, Pixel phones can use information such as your phone’s location, motion sensors, and nearby sounds. Car crash detection requires location, physical activity, and microphone permissions to work. If your phone detects a car crash, it can call emergency services for you. This call uses Android’s Emergency Location Service and might share information about where you are and what happened.
It’s important to note that your smartphone may not be able to detect all crashes. High-impact activities could also trigger car crash detection. In some cases, your Pixel phone might not be able to call emergency services. For example, your phone might be connected to a weak mobile network or in an ongoing call.
