A Pixel Watch 3 feature that could save your life is here in the US, finally

Last year, Google started rolling out an incredible new feature for the Pixel Watch 3 : Loss of Pulse Detection. This first-of-its-kind smartwatch feature monitors your pulse and, if it sees a drop, causes the smartwatch to trigger a response. Many European countries and the United Kingdom have been using this for months now. However, it was only in March 2025 that Google received FDA clearance for the feature. Finally, today, Google is rolling out Loss of Pulse Detection to the Pixel Watch 3 in the United States. This makes one of the best smartwatches you can buy even better. To use this feature, you’ll need to opt-in. Google has explicit instructions on how to do this on its Loss of Pulse Detection support page . Essentially, you need to update the Personal Safety app on your watch and then turn the feature on in the Google Pixel Watch app on your connected smartphone. That’s it! According to Google, a person with a loss of pulse could be going through any number of situations, s ... Read full article.