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Older Pixel watches are losing free cellular access to several safety features
First reported Source: The VergeLast editorial activity
What happened
Google announced through a short community post today that the LTE versions of the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 are losing free access to Safety Signal that allowed features like Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, and Safety Check to work through cellular networks without the need for a carrier plan. The connectivity was included as part of a Google Health Premium subscription, but after December 12th the free access will end requiring users to pay for a mobile plan to continue to use Safety Signal on an LTE network. Existing users with free access will be notified through notifications and an email.
Key facts
- Google — announced: through a short community post today that the LTE versions of the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 are losing free access to Safety Signal that allowed features like Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, and Safety Check to work through cellular networks without the need for a carrier plan
Sources & evidence
- The Verge Reporting source
Older Pixel watches are losing free cellular access to several safety features ↗
https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008145/google-pixel-watch-1-2-free-safety-signal-emergency-access-ending