How to use Safety Signal on Google Pixel Watch 2

Feeling vulnerable when you leave your phone behind? Worrying about missing emergency calls or being unable to reach help if needed? Google Pixel Watch 2, coupled with the power of Safety Signal, is here to rewrite that narrative. This Fitbit Premium service grants you essential connectivity even when untethered from your phone, ensuring you can access crucial safety features no matter where your adventures take you.

But wait, why does Safety Signal exist if most smartwatches have cellular options? Let’s clear that up. If you already have a carrier plan on your Pixel Watch 2, you’re good to go as your existing service handles those emergency calls. Safety Signal steps in when you don’t have a carrier plan, becoming your lifeline when your phone isn’t by your side.

Activating Safety Signal is a straightforward process, ensuring that you’re prepared for any unforeseen circumstances. Follow these steps to sign up:

1. Open the Google Pixel Watch app on your phone.
2. Navigate to ‘Safety & Emergency’ and select ‘Safety Signal.’
3. Sign in to Fitbit Premium using an existing Fitbit account or subscribe to Fitbit Premium if you don’t have an account.
4. Pixel Watch 2 users must transfer Fitbit to a Google Account to proceed.
5. Safety Signal will then activate, providing you with a unique watch number. Share this number with your emergency contacts to ensure they don’t miss your call.

Note: The activation of eSIM connectivity may take up to 24 hours, so plan accordingly.

Safety Signal is currently available in select regions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany. If you reside in one of these countries, you can harness the full potential of Safety Signal to enhance your safety.

Safety Signal offers access to a suite of safety features on your Google Pixel Watch 2. These include:

• Calls to and from Emergency Contacts: Stay connected with your loved ones and emergency contacts even when your phone is out of reach.
• Safety Check: Ensure your well-being with scheduled safety check-ins that provide peace of mind for both you and your emergency contacts.
• Emergency Sharing: Swiftly share your location and critical information with designated contacts in emergency situations.
• Emergency SOS: Initiate a rapid response by sending distress signals to emergency services, alerting them to your location and situation.
• Fall Detection: Leverage advanced technology to automatically detect falls and trigger emergency alerts if needed, offering an extra layer of safety.

Once activated, Safety Signal works seamlessly in the background. You can verify its operation when you notice the Safety Signal Indicator and a ‘Ready to Use’ notification on your watch face as you move away from your phone. It’s important to be aware that the Safety Signal Indicator might take up to 15 minutes to appear on your watch screen, ensuring that you’re well-informed about the status of your safety connectivity.

In any emergency, your Google Pixel Watch 2 becomes a lifeline with Safety Signal, empowering you to make calls to and from emergency contacts, perform safety checks, share critical information swiftly, trigger an emergency SOS, and benefit from fall detection—all without the need for a carrier plan on your watch.