Google's killing Safety Signal on Pixel Watch 2 and 3
Android Police 2026-10-08 22:14:26
Context: Google has announced that it will be discontinuing its Safety Signal feature on the Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3 LTE models, effective December 12, 2026. The Safety Signal feature allowed users to make emergency calls, perform safety checks, and share their location without requiring a cellular plan or connection. This change will require users to subscribe to a cellular plan or use alternative methods to maintain connectivity.
Key Facts
- Google's Safety Signal feature on Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3 LTE models will be discontinued on December 12, 2026.
- The Safety Signal feature allowed users to call emergency contacts, perform a Safety Check, Emergency Sharing, Emergency SOS, and Fall Detection without a cellular plan or connection.
- Users will be required to subscribe to a cellular plan or use alternative methods, such as tethering to a phone, to maintain connectivity after the feature is discontinued.
- The Pixel Watch 4 and Watch 5 offer satellite connectivity, allowing users to connect to emergency services even in areas with no traditional network signal.