Google began rolling out Android Emergency Live Video on December 10, 2025, allowing people to share their phone’s live camera feed with emergency dispatchers during a call or text. Dispatchers request the video, and users choose whether to share it.
Google says the rollout covers the U.S. and select regions of Germany and Mexico on phones running Android 8.0 or later with Google Play services. Access depends on the emergency service supporting the feature; a compatible phone alone does not guarantee availability.
The company says video can help dispatchers assess car accidents, medical emergencies or wildfires and guide callers through steps such as CPR while help is on the way.
How video sharing works
Google says no setup is required. Users call their country’s emergency number as usual, including 911 in the U.S., or send a text where supported. If a dispatcher determines that video would be useful and safe to share, they can send a request to the phone.
The request offers “Share” and “No thanks” options. Accepting starts the camera stream; declining leaves video sharing off. The feed appears in an expandable picture-in-picture window, with controls to switch between the front and rear cameras, turn on the flashlight and select “Stop sharing.”
Consent, encryption and recording
Google says Emergency Live Video is encrypted by default and users can stop sharing at any time. An on-screen notice also makes clear that emergency services can record the footage: “Emergency services will be able to view and record video of this event using your camera.”
Motorola Solutions announced integration with its VESTA 911 and VESTA NXT emergency communications software on December 10. The company says ending the video stream does not interrupt the emergency call’s audio connection.
Google places Emergency Live Video alongside its existing emergency technologies, including Emergency Location Service, Car Crash and Fall Detection, and Satellite SOS. The company says it is working with public safety organizations to expand availability to additional regions.
