Yes, but we wouldn’t rely on it. Don’t get us wrong. Google Home or other smart speakers can help in an emergency. If set up properly, a person in danger can use a third-party app or skill to call a loved one, medical personnel, or law enforcement. But those functions need to be set up beforehand. And if the user fell or blacked out, they may not be in range of the speaker or conscious enough to talk. Overall, we’d recommend a medical alert device over a smart speaker for emergencies. Some home security companies (like Bay Alarm) and phone providers (like Lively, formerly GreatCall) also offer medical alert services.