What does it take to be able to use Google Meet and get the most out of it?

Videoconferences are increasingly used by companies, students and families; Therefore, Google has made available to its users the free use of Google Meet with the intention of satisfying the communication needs of its users. In this post we will tell you what it takes to be able to use Google Meet and get the most out of it? 

What does it take to be able to use Google Meet and get the most out of it?

What is required to be able to use Google Meet?

To use Google Meet you will need to meet the requirements that it requires, below, you can observe some of them:

Necessary elements:

• Internet connection .
• Computers with operating systems compatible with Google Meet; for example Microsoft Windows, Apple MacOS, Chrome Os, Ubuntu and other Debian-based Linux distributions.
• You can use mobile devices with Android, iPad and iPhone operating systems; you must also install the Google Meet application.
• Updated version of the browser you will use (Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Safari).
• It is necessary to have a web camera integrated to the computer or you can connect one via USB; you also need a microphone and speakers to be able to listen and participate in the meeting. On a laptop, smartphone or tablet you need the front camera to work properly.

• It is essential when making a video conference to be in a quiet place without any distractions. It is also necessary to have good lighting.
• Something that is obvious and necessary in a video conference is the participants. The maximum number of participants varies depending on the edition of G Suite you use.

Requirements to access a video conference with Google Meet:

1. A G Suite administrator must activate Meet for your organization (calendar); you can say that this is like an invitation.
2. To create a video conference you need to log into a G Suite account (Gmail, Drive, Hangouts, Document, Play, YouTube, AdSense, among others).
3. If you are going to join a video conference, you don’t need to have a G Suite account; but if you need to have the meeting link or ID to be able to join the meeting. If you have not been invited, that is, if you are not from the organization, a member of the organization must approve your participation.
4. You can access a video conference by dialing a phone number plus a PIN, this function is available if the administrators activated the function.

Points of interest:

• It is important that the internet browser you use is updated with its latest version , because you may have problems enjoying some of the functions that Google Meet offers.
• If you use the application on your mobile device, it is essential that you update the app every time it is available.
• The virtual cameras do not serve for use in Google Meet.
• Meet has limited compatibility with the Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 browser, so it is recommended to use another type of browser to enjoy all the benefits of Google Meet.

Tricks to get the most out of Google Meet

The Google Meet application can be used with tricks to get the most out of it   and thus users will work faster. Here’s what you can do with Google Meet:

• Use the Google Chrome extension

If you download the Google Meet extension in your Google Chrome browser, it will be easier and faster to access the application. You can also install an emoji extension so that you have a variety of emoticons when you send messages in the app.

• Record the meeting

Google Meet allows you to record the video conference to use it later, that content will be saved once the meeting is over in Google Drive . If you record a meeting, other participants will receive a notification that the meeting is being recorded.

• Share screen

When videoconferences are held , presentations, photos or images are usually shown, so you can share a screen using Google Meet to present your information.

To activate this function, you must open the presentation on your computer before joining a video conference> When you enter Google Meet, click on the “More functions” option > Choose “Share screen” .

• Set the image quality

With Google Meet you can make several settings and among them improve the quality of the image. What you should do is move the cursor over the video call> When several options appear select “Settings” > “Bandwidth” > Select if you want better quality of the incoming or outgoing image.

If you constantly video conference, start using Google Meet and enjoy all the benefits that this great Google application offers.