Garmin Supporting The New Satellite SOS On Google Pixel Smartphones
Garmin recently announced that the integration of its satellite SOS emergency response coordination service into Google’s Android smartphone ecosystem, beginning with the latest Pixel 9 smartphones in the U.S. While we haven’t heard any news about Canada, hopefully this will roll out sometime soon.
Pixel users in the U.S. may be able to connect with Garmin ResponseSM emergency response coordination services when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is not available using Pixel’s Satellite SOS feature.
“Garmin welcomes the opportunity to expand our proven, premium satellite emergency response coordination services to the Android ecosystem, starting with Google Pixel 9 in the U.S. Each year, Garmin Response supports thousands of SOS activations, likely saving lives in the process. We are looking forward to collaborating with Google to help people connect to emergency services when they need them.”
Pixel 9 users who encounter an emergency in the US and are outside of cellular or Wi-fi range may access the Google Satellite SOS feature and connect with Garmin Response, which is staffed 24/7. Professionally trained emergency incident coordinators will gather relevant information and begin coordinating a response using Garmin Response’s vast global network of law enforcement agencies, emergency services providers, search and rescue professionals, embassies, coast guards, and more. Garmin Response maintains communication with the customer and, when appropriate, their designated emergency contacts until the incident is resolved.
