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You can how to use Google Meet on your computer for video conferencing, but you can also use the mobile app to join meetings on your phone or tablet. You can schedule a meeting, start an instant meeting, or join a meeting with a code using the Google Meet app for iOS/iPad OS or Android. Once the meeting has started, you can share your screen, show captions, and talk with other people in the room.
During the coronavirus pandemic, Google is making more moves in the video chat space. For example, its premium video conferencing service, Google Meet, is now free for consumers to use. Before, only businesses that used G Suite could use Meet. Now, anyone can use it, which puts Google in competition with rival video chat service Zoom.
If you don’t already have Google Meet on your phone or tablet, you can get it from the App Store for an iPhone or iPad or from Google Play for an Android device. Start the app up and give it the permissions it needs to use your camera and microphone. If you are asked to, confirm the account you want to use.
How to use Google Meet on Mac or PC
If you are on a Mac or Windows PC, you can follow these instructions to start a Google Meet video meeting. Be sure to use one of the compatible web browsers, as mentioned above.
Step 1: Visit the Google Meet website.
Step 2: Click either Join or Start a Meeting.
Step 3: Enter a meeting nickname (for G Suite users).
Step 4: Click the Join Now button.
Steps to use Google Meet on android or iPhone
If you are using a mobile device running Android or iOS, you can follow these instructions to start a Google Meet video meeting. Before beginning, make sure you download the official Google Meet app from either the Android Play Store or iOS AppStore.
Step 1: Open the Meet app.
Step 2: Tap the New Meeting button (shown as a plus symbol).
Step 3:If asked, give the meeting a name
Step 4: Tap Join Meeting.
Is Google Meet free?
Everyone can use Google Meet for free, but there are some rules. For free users, meetings can only last an hour and can have up to 100 people in them. 1:1 meetings can now last up to 24 hours, which is great news for families who want an alternative to Skype.
These limits are raised a lot for people who use Google Workspace as an individual. When 100 people show up, meeting times can go up to 24 hours. It also adds a number of useful business features, such as the ability to save meeting recordings to Google Drive, call-ins from anywhere in the world, and customer service that is open 24/7.
FAQ
Is Google Meet better than zoom?
Zoom offers more features, has a solid reputation for ease of use and can accommodate considerably more participants than Google Meet. Google Meet is a good, user-friendly video conferencing platform for small meetings and for those already using Google Workspace software.
Is Google Meet better on phone or computer?
When you use Google Meet on your phone, you can only see a maximum of four people at a time in the gallery view. If you’re taking a class, or talking to a large group of people, the only way to get a comprehensive view of everyone all at once whether they are talking or not, is to use the app on your laptop.
Is Google Meet with a camera?
In Chrome, Meet needs to be able to use your camera and microphone. The first time you join a Meet video meeting, you will be asked to allow access. in the address bar and choose the option that says “Always allow.”