Garmin Response extends emergency response
coordination services to Pixel 9 series
OLATHE,
Kan., Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin
(NYSE: GRMN) today announced the integration of its satellite SOS
emergency response coordination service into Google's Android
smartphone ecosystem, beginning with the latest Pixel 9 smartphones
in the U.S. Under the agreement, Pixel users in the U.S. may be
able to connect with Garmin ResponseSM emergency
response coordination services when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is
not available using Pixel's Satellite SOS feature1. The
integration opens future opportunities for Garmin Response to
provide its world-renowned services across additional Android
devices.
"Garmin welcomes the opportunity to expand our proven,
premium satellite emergency response coordination services to the
Android ecosystem, starting with Google Pixel 9 in the U.S. Each
year, Garmin Response supports thousands of SOS activations, likely
saving lives in the process. We are looking forward to
collaborating with Google to help people connect to emergency
services when they need them." — Brad
Trenkle, Garmin Co-Chief Operating Officer
How Satellite SOS on Google Pixel works
Pixel 9 users who encounter an emergency in the US and are
outside of cellular or Wi-fi range may access the Google Satellite
SOS feature and connect with Garmin Response, which is staffed
24/7. Professionally trained emergency incident coordinators will
gather relevant information and begin coordinating a response using
Garmin Response's vast global network of law enforcement agencies,
emergency services providers, search and rescue professionals,
embassies, coast guards, and more. Garmin Response maintains
communication with the customer and, when appropriate, their
designated emergency contacts until the incident is resolved.
Proven emergency response capabilities
Garmin Response coordinates more than 17,000 SOS
activations a year, providing emergency response coordination
services in more than 150 countries across every continent and all
of the world's oceans. A global database of local first
responders enables response coordinators to quickly make contact
with the most appropriate agency in time-critical situations,
offering support in multiple languages.
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Restrictions apply. Setup required. Feature included at no
additional charge for the first two years after activation of
devices. Available in the US. Connection and response times vary
based on location, site conditions, and other factors.
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About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin
International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN).
Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries
are located in the United States,
Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered
trademark, and Garmin Response is a service mark of Garmin Ltd. or
its subsidiaries.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The
Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under
license.
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