How to Set Emergency Contact on Android
Setting emergency contacts on an Android device is very easy. You can refer to the section below.
Method 1- Using Settings App
One of the easiest ways to add emergency contacts on Android is through the Emergency Information settings. Here’s how:
Method 2- Using Google Personal Safety App
You can also add emergency contacts through the Google Personal Safety app if your phone has it installed. This app provides additional emergency features:
How to Enable Emergency SOS
Android also has an Emergency SOS feature that can quickly call emergency service and share your location and medical information with your emergency contacts.
Once enabled, you can quickly trigger Emergency SOS by pressing the power button on your phone five times in rapid succession. This will call emergency services and share your location and medical information with your emergency contacts.
How to Add Medical Information to Your Lock Screen
In addition to emergency contacts, you can also add important medical information that can be accessed from your lock screen. This includes details like blood type, allergies, medications, and medical conditions.
Note- If you’re using the Personal Safety app, you can add medical information by following these steps:
How Can You Access Emergency Information from Lock Screen
In case of an emergency, anyone can access your emergency contacts and medical information from your phone’s lock screen without unlocking it. Here’s how:
From this screen, the person can call your emergency contacts or view your medical details to provide the necessary assistance.
How to Enable Automatic emergency call services in a car crash
Some android phones like Google Pixel can automatically call emergency services in a car crash. The Car Crash Detection feature is available on Pixel phones from the Pixel 3 onwards. It uses sensors like accelerometer, GPS, and microphone to detect severe car crashes. If a severe crash is detected then phone will vibrate, ring loudly and display an alert asking if you need help. If you don’t respond within 60 seconds, it will automatically call emergency services (911) over speakerphone, stating that a car crash has occurred, and share your location coordinates. Note- You can enable/disable this in the Personal Safety app under Car crash detection.
How to Enable Emergency Location Service on Android
Android 12 & higher: Go to Settings and then tap on Safety & Emergency. Tap on Emergency Location Service Android 11 & lower: Go to Settings and tap on Location. Tap on Advanced and tap on Emergency Location Service
Once enabled then your Android phone will automatically send its precise location to emergency responders when you call or text an emergency number like 911 or 112. This uses a combination of GPS and sensors to provide an accurate location. Also Read: How to Find SIM Card Number on Android It may not feel like a big thing but using this option to set emergency contact on your Android phone can be of huge help in giving first responders data they will need to help you properly. If you have any queries or suggestions do let us know in the comments section below.
