Your Android phone can now share live video with emergency services

Google is rolling out another safety focused feature that allows Android users to share live video with emergency services during critical situations. In a recent blog post, the company announced Android Emergency Live Video, a feature designed to help users share vital visual information with first responders in just a single tap.

The feature is starting to roll out today in the United States, certain regions of Germany, and Mexico. It is compatible with Android smartphones running Android 8 or later, as long as Google Play services is installed.

During an emergency call or text, if a responder believes that seeing the situation would be helpful and that it is safe to do so, they can send a request directly to the user’s device. A prompt will appear on the screen, allowing the user to securely start sharing live video from their camera with one tap.

Google says the feature is encrypted by default, and users remain fully in control at all times. Video sharing is completely optional and can be stopped instantly whenever the user chooses. The real time video feed can also help emergency responders guide users through potentially life saving actions, such as performing CPR, until help arrives.

Android Emergency Live Video launched. You can now easily share vital visual information with one tap to emergency services so they can assess situations faster and guide you through life-saving steps until help arrives. https://t.co/3rb2MiEIeG

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) December 12, 2025