As many of you will remember, in 2022, some smartphones started beeping automatically when no one expected it, and it was for some reason. Security tests conducted by the Spanish Government. It seems that on February 22, 2023, the so-called “Es-Alert” system began to be activated throughout Spain, as our colleagues from Xataka Móvil reported.

The main purpose of this system is to Alerting the population to any risk situation where it is necessary, whether these are different natural disasters, fires or any similar problems. In addition, the most interesting thing is that these warnings can be made in a localized way according to our location, so it will be possible to notify a certain population center of the danger.

Es-Alert system already works automatically on your Xiaomi phone

For all of you wondering if you need to activate some kind of option on your Xiaomi phone, we have to say no, it is not necessary. This system is applied automatically. Your mobile phone doesn’t even need to be loud and within range, the notification will reach you anyway.

Of course, we should clarify that although Es-Alert is already operational, this does not mean that your smartphone will start beeping for no reason just like during the tests. This only works when there is real danger in your area, so if all goes well you won’t even know how it works.

Unfortunately, some users have already received such alerts on their phones. In fact, a leak occurred from a gas pipeline in the town of Cabanillas del Campo last Tuesday. caused the residents of that town to get this notification on their mobile devices Fortunately nobody was injured.

Definitely, this seems like a highly effective mechanism for avoiding potential humanitarian disasters.. All protection is minimal, so we hope Civil Protection doesn’t have to use this system too often, as it will be a sign that all is well.

via | Xataka Mobile