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Pixel Watch 5's biggest new safety feature is also coming to Pixel Watch 4
Google has introduced a significant health and safety feature called Breathing Emergency Detection with its Pixel Watch 5, extending this capability to the Pixel Watch 4 as well. This feature utilizes AI algorithms to monitor the wearer's health, detecting critical situations like choking or severe respiratory issues by analyzing data from the watch's sensors. If an emergency is detected and the wearer does not respond, the device can alert emergency services automatically. Currently, this feature is rolling out in several European countries but is not yet available in the US.
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Published 13 Aug 2026, 10:40 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Breathing Emergency Detection can call emergency services if the user stops breathing.
- The feature is now available on both Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5.
- AI algorithms analyze heart rate and motion to identify breathing emergencies.
- The watch provides visual and audible alerts to the user in case of an emergency.
- Google collaborated with medical experts to develop this feature.
Interesting facts
- The feature was tested with hundreds of thousands of hours of real-world data.
- Opt-in feature availability depends on local emergency-service support.