Google ends free LTE safety features for Pixel Watch 2 and 3 after December
Google announced that free cellular access to Safety Signal safety features on the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 will end on December 12.
LTE emergency features require a plan
Starting after the mid-December cutoff, users must pay for a mobile plan to use Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, and Safety Check over cellular networks. Existing users will receive email and push notifications providing advanced notice of this change before access stops.
Transition period allows continued Wi-Fi use
The features remain available for a 30-day transition period beginning when the notification is sent. During this time, safety tools continue to work without a mobile plan if the watch connects to Wi-Fi or pairs with a smartphone via Bluetooth.
Support ends by end of 2026
Google stated that full support for the Safety Signal feature on these LTE-enabled models will conclude by the end of 2026. The company confirmed this timeline in a community post regarding the shift to carrier-dependent plans.
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