Where Are Crash Detection Settings and Logs Stored?
Crash Detection settings live in Emergency SOS settings on iPhone and the Safety app on Pixel. Triggered calls log like normal emergency calls.
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Crash Detection is a toggle with deep roots. The switch sits in Emergency SOS settings on supported iPhones and in the Safety app on Pixels, but the work happens in motion, audio, and pressure sensors watched around the clock. A suspected severe crash starts a countdown with a loud alarm before calling for help.
Evidence lands in familiar places. Triggered calls appear in call history, and sensor event logs roll into the privacy analytics stream on iOS or system diagnostics on Android. Those logs help support diagnose a missed detection. Emergency contacts and Medical ID details ride along with the automatic call, so keep both current.
Where Crash Detection stores this, by platform
Settings > Emergency SOS > Call After Severe Crash
Toggle under Emergency SOS settings. Triggered calls log in Recents; sensor data flows into analytics logs under Privacy and Security. Keep Medical ID current since it rides along with auto calls.
Safety app > Crash Detection settings
Managed in the Safety app with emergency contacts and medical info. Triggered calls appear in call history. Exact menu names vary by maker; Pixels carry the full Safety suite.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn Crash Detection on?
On iPhone, open Settings > Emergency SOS and set Call After Severe Crash. On Pixel, open the Safety app and check crash settings there. Keep the settings on for driving; the false alarms during ski season are cheaper than a missed real crash.
Can I test Crash Detection safely?
No, and do not try to stage one. The feature reads motion sensors, microphones, and barometers together, and staged tests mostly produce no call plus a drained battery. Reviews and teardown logs already document the behavior better than a home test could.
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