# Google Pixel Watch 5 to auto-detect oxygen drop, call emergency

2026-08-13T13:08:12+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk

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Google has announced the Pixel Watch 5 with a Health Guardian feature that detects severe oxygen drops and automatically calls emergency services. The company says the watch monitors for dangerous health changes without requiring user action. The feature is the latest attempt to market smartwatches as lifesaving devices.

## Coverage

- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/ai-for-lifesaving-sos-google-s-pixel-watch-5-senses-severe-oxygen-drop-and-automatically-calls-for-help-11904545#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: emergency alerts, Google Pixel Watch 5, Health Guardian, oxygen monitoring, wearable tech
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