Google Meet is one of the best platforms to start a secure video conference. This can be done using a browser or the Google Meet mobile application.
Video conference have been a part of corporate life since 21st century, but the use of video conferencing really took off during the pandemic from 2021. There are other popular video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams to Google Duo and Skype. However, in this article our focus is on Google meet.
This article is targeted at guiding users on how to use some of the features on Google meet
1. How to use green room in Google Meet
Do not be part of people who joins a call only to discover with shock that their microphone is not working properly. To save yourself of the embarrassment and save your colleagues some aggravation by checking and fixing your audio inputs and outputs before you join a conference through Google Meet’s virtual green room feature.
From the green room, you can further check how you sound to others by activating Google Meet’s noise cancellation feature. This works on both the mobile application and web browser.
2. Google Calendar Meet Livestream
To further broadcast your Google Meet call in more of a presentation manner, you can get this done by setting up a live stream. This way, colleagues and people outside your organization can view what is going on, they’re not allowed to participate by commenting or asking questions.
3. How to use Google Meet grid tile view
Most times Google Meet conference call involve a large number of people. If you want to be able to see them all, or at least as many as possible, you should consider enabling the grid or tile layout. To do that, click on the three-dot menu at the bottom of the screen and click on the Tiled option. Then you can adjust the slider in the pop-out window to display from 6 to 49 other participants.
4. How to pin tiles in Google Meet
When you are on a large call and not able to focus on where the primary speaker is in your grid or tile view, you do not have to worry about getting your eyes crossed. What you should do is pin the main speaker to the top row of your grid, so you can keep your focus on them without straining your eyes.
5. How to cast to another screen in Google Meet
Google Meet allows users to cast a meeting to another screen for a better convenience. This means that you can cast from your PC to your conference room TV. Furthermore, you can cast a conference from your computer to your Nest Hub and can follow along from the kitchen when the meeting goes long and you need to prepare a meal. Hashtag hangry meetings.
6. How to record a conference in Google Meet
If you want to save a meeting for later use or want to send a copy of a meeting to colleagues who were unable to attend, Google Meet has you covered. To get this done, click on Record meeting option from the three-dot menu at the bottom of the screen, and it will record efficiently. Immediately after the meeting is concluded and you have stopped recording, your recording will be sent to your Gmail inbox, as well as in a special Meet Recordings folder in your Google Drive. Very convenient!
7. How to change backgrounds in Google Meet
One of the amazing features of Google Meet is the ability to customize the background with a fun image, or blur the background. You can use this feature if you do not want your background seen or seen properly during a conference call.
You can also enable animated backgrounds, and these can really liven up your calls. However, you may want to exercise caution before turning them on during work meetings, as they can be a little distracting.
8. Share Google Docs, sheet or slide on a conference in Google meet
Thanks to the Google Workspace apps, you also can share your view of a Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide directly to your current Meet call. To do this, click on the Present button at the top right of that Google document, click ‘Present Tab to Meeting’, and choose whether they see just that tab or more of your screen.
Conclusion
Google meet is very convenient to use for video conferencing by any organization and more interesting features will be added in the future, try Google meet it’s awesome.
