Android and iOS are increasingly embracing emergency SOS features.
Similarly, Android has paid renewed attention to its emergency SOS features, starting from Android 12.
While these emergency measures are important, they all have limitations.
Why Do You Need an Emergency Panic Button?
While we would all prefer to stay safe, emergencies happen from time to time.
It could be a burglary, a medical emergency, or something totally unanticipated.
A common theme in emergencies is uncertainty and panic.
Sometimes, logical thinking simply flies out the window.
The best time to plan for emergencies is before it happens.
A good way to do that is to create an emergency panic button on your Android smartphone.
So, how do you create an emergency panic button on your Android smartphone?
To create a panic button, we’ll be using MacroDroid, anAndroid automation app.
If you’re not familiar with the app, check out our guide tohow to use MacroDroid.
The idea is to create an easily accessible panic button on the Quick options menu.
However, for brevity, we’ll stick with these two actions.
Step 1: Create a Macro
To get going, head to the Play Store and installMacroDroid.
The trigger in this case is going to be a button on the Quick tweaks menu.
Once pressed, it should trigger all our preprogrammed SOS actions.
Now, tap the Back button on your phone (or swipe to go back).
Up next is adding the actions that will be performed when you press the panic button.
To do this:
Now add a follow-up SMS containing your GPS coordinates accessible via a Google Map link.
To do this:
Tap thePlus (+)button on theActionspanel.
Go toLocation > Force Location Update.
Tap thePlus (+)button on theActionspanel once more.
Select a preferred SIM for multi-sim devices and tapOK.
That should do it for sharing your location with a trusted contact.
you could repeat the steps to share your location with as many contacts as you wish.
The next emergency action to include is secretly calling 911.
Your panic button should be up and functional.
However, there’s a lot of room for improvement.
