Like 911, you’re not supposed to make use of Satellite tv for pc SOS except it’s an precise emergency. Happily, Google added a Satellite tv for pc SOS demo to the Pixel 9 that allows you to preview the expertise.

Go to Settings > Security & emergency menu > Satellite tv for pc SOS > Attempt a demo. Beginning the demo will quickly disable your cell community, which additionally occurs in the course of the precise expertise. Connectivity returns after exiting the take a look at. 

Satellite tv for pc SOS is out there on the Pixel 9, 9 Professional, 9 Professional XL, and 9 Professional Fold “within the US solely (besides Hawaii and Alaska).”

Ensure that Android and all of your apps are up to date, together with Satellite tv for pc Gateway.

In an emergency, you entry Satellite tv for pc SOS by dialing 911. If no mobile or Wi-Fi community is detected, a crimson Satellite tv for pc SOS button will seem. 

After confirming that you simply need to “Use Satellite tv for pc SOS” and tapping “Begin,” there’s an emergency questionnaire to pick out from: 

• Sickness or damage
• Automobile or vessel
• Misplaced, lacking, or trapped
• Crime
• Fireplace
• One thing else 

Every asks follow-up questions. You even have the choice to inform current emergency contacts. They are going to obtain your location and different particulars in regards to the scenario, with their identify and telephone quantity additionally shared with emergency providers. 

You’re then instructed to “transfer your telephone to seek out the satellite tv for pc” with a round alignment UI that even leverages Materials You shapes. 

After the preliminary message describing the scenario has been despatched to Garmin Response, you’re taken to Google Messages, which must be set because the default messaging app. You’ll see what was despatched and obtain replies, with the power to ship extra particulars (168 characters) and have a two-way dialog.

Your connection standing is famous by a satellite tv for pc icon within the standing bar and a Image-in-Image window. Faucet the PiP to hit “Finish” within the nook, with Google asking when you nonetheless need assistance.