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Using Google Meet Mobile App - Step-by-Step Guide

Jul 16, 2024

Using Google Meet Mobile App - Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

  • Google Meet is free for anyone with a Google account.
  • Allows creation of video meetings with up to 100 participants for 60 minutes per meeting.

Installation & Setup

  1. Download & Install: Search for Google Meet in Play Store or App Store and install it.
  2. Open App: Give Google Meet access to your camera and microphone.
  3. Sign In: Use your Google account to sign in. If you don't have one, create a new account.
  4. Home Page: The app has a simple interface with options to start or join meetings.

Starting & Joining Meetings

  • Start New Meeting: Tap on "New Meeting".
  • Join a Meeting: Enter the meeting code in the "Meeting Code" field.

Sharing Meeting Information

  1. Invite Others: Share the meeting link via other apps (e.g. WhatsApp).
  2. Computer Access: Participants can join from their computer by entering the meeting code at meet.google.com.

In-Meeting Features

  • Participants: Shows a list of current participants.
  • Pin Participants: Tap on a participant's picture to show them on the main screen.
  • Mute Participants: Host can mute participants but cannot unmute them.
  • Remove Participants: Host can remove participants by tapping the minus icon.

Chat & Information

  • Chat: Send messages during the meeting.
  • Meeting Info: Access meeting ID and share link.
  • Attachments: View Google Calendar attachments scheduled with the meeting.

Video & Audio Controls

  • Enable/Disable Camera & Audio: Tap respective icons to toggle on/off.
  • Profile Picture: Shows when the camera is disabled.
  • End Call: Tap the red phone icon.
  • Live Captions: Enable by selecting the CC icon.
  • Speaker Options: Switch between loudspeaker and internal speakers.
  • Additional Settings: Access more settings (e.g., switch cameras, turn on captions, present screen).

Screen Sharing

  • Start Broadcast: Share phone screen by tapping "Start Broadcast".
  • Stop Broadcast: Tap "Stop Broadcasting" to end screen share.

Additional Features

  • Low Light Mode: Automatically brightens camera exposure in dark settings.
  • Rejoin Meeting: Quickly rejoin a meeting without re-entering the meeting code.
  • Reuse Meeting ID: Use the same meeting ID for multiple meetings.
  • Scheduled Meetings: Access scheduled meetings from Google Calendar.

Conclusion

  • Easy to use Google Meet mobile app with a variety of useful features.
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