Google will end support for its Safety Signal feature on Pixel Watch by the end of 2026. This tool was designed to bring core safety features to LTE-connected wearables. The feature provided resources such as emergency SOS, fall detection and calls between emergency contacts even if the person didn't have a wireless plan for their wearable.
It was only ever offered on the LTE-enabled Google Pixel Watch 2 and Google Pixel Watch 3 models. Current users will receive email and push notifications with "advanced notice" about the coming change. The features will remain available during a 30-day transition period beginning from the date of the email.
All access to Safety Signal will end by December 12. The tools included under Safety Signal can still be used by those smartwatch models while on Wi Fi network or while paired to a smartphone over Bluetooth. They can also be used if the watch is connected to a carrier's active cellular line.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing