# Pixel Watch 5 Adds Breathing Emergency Detection

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 now includes a feature that can detect breathing emergencies. The smartwatch can recognize signs of respiratory distress and potentially alert the user or trigger emergency help. This update brings a valuable health-safety tool to a mainstream wearable.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/googles-pixel-watch-5-can-now-detect-breathing-emergencies/) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:07:59 +0000