{"id":87602,"date":"2022-07-06T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=87602"},"modified":"2024-05-31T01:27:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T05:27:58","slug":"how-to-use-googles-personal-safety-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-use-googles-personal-safety-app\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Google’s Personal Safety App"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you have a Google Pixel smartphone? Whether you have the newest Pixel 6 Pro, a Pixel 6a, or an older Pixel phone, you can install and use the Personal Safety app from Google. The app helps you prepare for an emergency, and if an emergency occurs, the app can connect you to help and the information you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Personal Safety app has features like car crash detection and location sharing with your emergency contacts. You can also get crisis alerts about nearby natural disasters or public emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll walk you through how to install or activate the app on your Google Pixel device and how to use it to enhance your personal safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>How to Install the Personal Safety App<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Personal Safety app requires Android version 10 and up. The app will be installed automatically if you have a Pixel 4 or later. Confusingly, the app is called Personal Safety in the Google Play store but simply Safety in the list of apps on Pixel phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Google Pixel 3a or Earlier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t see the app in your app drawer on a Google Pixel 3a or earlier, it might be installed but hidden. To check, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open Settings<\/strong> > About phone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tap Emergency information<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. On the banner, tap Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you don\u2019t have the Safety app installed, you can still sign in with your Google account and add emergency contacts and medical information. Remember, anyone who picks up your phone can see your emergency information on your phone\u2019s lock screen<\/a>. This can be very helpful to first responders, so they know who to contact if you are incapacitated. You can turn this setting off in the Safety app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once the Safety app is installed, you can take advantage of even more features the app has to offer, although car crash detection is only available on Pixel 3 and later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>Personal Safety App Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you haven\u2019t used the Safety app before, you\u2019ll see a button labeled Start setup<\/strong> to guide you through the setup process.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    1. First, you can set up emergency real-time location sharing. This is a relatively new feature. Select Next<\/strong> to set emergency contacts or No thanks<\/strong> to skip to the next section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      1. Review the list of emergency contacts and add a contact if you wish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        1. When emergency sharing is activated, your phone will send SMS updates to your emergency contacts. Select what information will be shared. Real-time location sharing<\/a> is required for emergency sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          1. Next, tap Go to Maps<\/strong> to set up location sharing in Google Maps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            1. Google Maps will prompt you to set location access to Allow all the time<\/strong>. Tap Go to settings<\/strong> to allow access. When you\u2019ve set the permissions, return to the Safety app and tap Done<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              1. Next, turn on<\/strong> car crash detection or try a demo<\/strong> to see what will happen if your phone detects a car crash.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                1. If you want to be alerted about emergencies affecting your area, tap Turn on<\/strong> or Learn more<\/strong> under \u201cGet alerts about nearby crises.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                  Once you\u2019ve gone through the steps above, the Safety app is ready to help you in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  <\/a>How to Get Help When There\u2019s an Emergency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  The Safety app offers several ways to request help or information during an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  <\/a>Schedule a Safety Check<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                  If you\u2019re in an unfamiliar area or feel you\u2019re entering a situation where your safety might be at risk, you can schedule a Safety check. The app will check on you, and your phone will notify designated emergency contacts if you don\u2019t respond to the check-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Tap the yellow Safety check<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                    1. Next, select your situation from the Reason<\/strong> drop-down list. Choose from: Walking alone, Going for a run, Taking transportation, Hiking, or Write my own.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                      1. Select the duration of the safety check.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                        1. Tap Next<\/strong> and select which emergency contacts should be notified if you don\u2019t respond to the safety check. If you wish, you can notify your emergency contacts that you\u2019re planning a safety check. Tap Turn on<\/strong> when you\u2019re finished.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                          When a Safety check is active, the Safety app\u2019s home screen will display how long you have until it\u2019s time to check in and who it will notify if you fail to respond. When the app asks you to check in, you\u2019ll have one minute to respond before emergency sharing is activated. To delete the safety check, tap the notification at any time. Select from these options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n