Google Launches Emergency Live Feature On Android, Can Stream Live In Emergency

Android Emergency Live Video feature (photo: dock. Google)

JAKARTA Google announced the launch of an important feature on Android. The company is now adding an Android Emergency Live Video feature that supports live streaming in a state of emergency.

This video sharing feature is designed to provide visualization of the conditions around users. That way, emergency response officers can help in very critical situations such as car accidents, fires, or a medical crisis.

Android Emergency Live Video does not require any initial settings from users. Requests for video sharing will be sent by operator officers to the user's device during the call or emergency message.

Users will have the option to approve and start sharing live videos from their device's camera. Google ensures that this video streaming is encrypted for security reasons and can be stopped by users whenever they want.

"With one touch, you can start a secure streaming from the camera," Google wrote in its official blog, quoted on Thursday, December 10. These real-time views can also help them guide you through life-saving measures, such as CPR, until help arrives.

This feature will run on phones running the Android 8 operating system or a newer version. The initial launch will take place in the US and in some areas in Germany and Mexico. Over time, this feature will be expanded to more areas.

"We are working closely with public safety organizations around the world to expand this capability to more areas," said Google.