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Doud Adam S. Doud Writer Adam has been writing about mobile technology since 2011. He is the former host of the Android Authority podcast, and his work has appeared in numerous publications.
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lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 23, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS
What to Know
In Google Home: Tap Routines > Manage routines > Add a Routine > Add commands; type I'm getting pulled over > OK.Tap Add Action > Browse popular actions > Put phone on silent. Adjust media volume to 0, check Send a text, enter a number/message.Tap Add > Add action > Enter command > Turn on Do not disturb. Set screen brightness to 0.
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Add a new action: type Take a video selfie. This article explains how to create an "I'm getting pulled over" shortcut on an Android device to create a record of the event, just in case something seems off or goes wrong.
How to Create the Google Shortcut
You are free to change any of the steps listed below or add your own steps so this shortcut keeps a record of everything you want.
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There are a lot of steps, but it's pretty easy to do. Open the Home app. Tap Routines.
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Type I'm getting pulled over. This is the command you will say to trigger the routine.
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Tap Browse popular actions. Place a check mark in Put phone on silent.
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Place a check mark in Adjust media Volume and tap the Cog to the right. Set Media volume slider to 0 and tap OK.
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Place a check mark in Send a text and tap the Cog. Enter the phone number and message you want to text. We suggest I'm being pulled over and recording a video of the encounter.
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Please check my Google Photos for the recording. Tap OK Tap Add at the top.
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It's important to tap Add in the browse popular commands box, and then tap Add Action to add more commands. If you don't add the popular commands before switching to Enter a command the previous commands will not be saved.
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Tap Add action. Tap Enter command. Type Turn on Do not disturb.
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Tap Add. Tap Add Action.
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Type Set Screen brightness to 0. Tap Add.
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As mentioned earlier, if you intend to hold your phone, or would rather use the rear-facing camera, change this instruction to Take a video instead of Take a selfie video. Tap Add. For these past three actions, it's important to type the commands exactly as they appear.
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Typos and variations of the phrases may cause unpredictable results. Tap Save.
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Once you are done, you will simply need to say "Hey Google, I'm getting pulled over" to begin the routine. If you want to test the routine, be sure you mute any Google Home speakers you may be around. Google Home speakers take precedence over phones when executing Google Assistant commands, and they can't do all of the steps in the routine, so they may get confused.
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Reddit user FeistyAppearance wrote instructions for this routine and YouTuber Juan Carlos Bagnell put together a video tutorial on what it does and how it works. In this case, you can add or change any of the steps we suggest. If you follow the steps we prescribe, your phone will:
The video that this routine starts is a "selfie video" meaning it is a video captured using the front-facing camera.
What Will an ' I' m Getting Pulled Over' Shortcut Do
Send a text to a contact Put your phone on silent Turn down any media that might be playing (podcasts/music/etc.) Set your screen brightness to zero Turn on Do Not Disturb Start a selfie videoThe video that this routine starts is a "selfie video" meaning it is a video captured using the front-facing camera.
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This assumes that your phone is in a cradle mounted on your dashboard. If you intend to hold your phone, or have it positioned differently, you may want to capture a video with the rear-mounted cameras.
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Is This Getting Pulled Over By Police Shortcut Legal
Before creating this routine it's a good idea to know your legal standing regarding recording police encounters. Different states have different rules.
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The ACLU and EFF (Electronics Frontier Foundation) both have great articles about it, so it's a good idea to visit those sites, in addition to doing your own research. This is especially true if you live outside of the US.
Recommendations for Police Interactions
Generally, recording interactions with police in the course of their public duties is considered a First Amendment right under the Constitution of the United States.
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What's important is to stay calm, and do not prevent the police from exercising their duties. If you are a bystander, stay at a good distance. If you are a subject involved in the police action, stay calm, follow orders, and do not resist or interfere.
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iPhones can use a Siri shortcut that allows you to do this automatically. Was this page helpful?
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