Google will allow you to turn Pixel smartphones into an on-board camera for the car

May 18. (Portaltic/EP) –

Google is working on the implementation of a dashcam function for the Smartphones Pixel and other Android models, within the application of personal securityto provide useful information in the event of an accident or a risk situation.

A ‘Dashcam’ device is a small on-board camera that is installed on the dashboard of vehicles and that it is used to record everything that happens while driving as an extra security measure, since in the event of an incident, it is recorded.

The Android ‘smartphones’ themselves, at least the Pixel ones from Google, they will also be able to act as a ‘Dashcam’ through the personal or emergency security application. So you have been able to verify it 9to5Google, when analyzing the ‘dogfood’ build of said ‘app’, in version 2023.04.27.532191641.8-dogfood, which seems to have been released by mistake.

According to this specialized medium, they managed to enable function ‘dashcam’ inside the ‘Get ready’ section in the main page of the ‘app’. Once the function is activated, the camera automatically triggers when connected to a Bluetooth device as the vehicle is and, after disconnecting, stores the recordings on the device.

Thus, within the configuration of the ‘Dashcam’ function, Google specifies that allows a recording of maximum 24 hours by video. Likewise, he also explains that the stored recordings HE automatically deleted after three daysunless the user saves them, which ensures proper use of storage.

Also, while the Pixel is using the ‘Dashcam’ feature, can continue to be used regularly to carry out other functions, such as navigation through ‘apps’ such as Google Maps. Similarly, it will also allow save power to the device by locking its screen but continuing recording.

With all this, users will not need to buy an extra camera to use it as a ‘Dashcam’, but will be able to resort directly to Pixel ‘smartphones’ and other Android terminals selected, as is the case from Nothing Phone 1, placing them correctly on the dashboard of the vehicle.