Quick launch summary
We’re introducing a new settings panel in Google Meet for quick access to effects such as background blur, background images and styles during Meet calls.
This panel will also be available before joining a call in the green room self-check. In the green room, you can try out various effects to see how they work before joining a call with others.
Open the panel from the [three dot overflow] menu by selecting "Apply visual effects
Selecting effects in a Meet call
Selecting effects in the green room before a Meet call
Getting started
- Admins: Visit the Help Center to learn more about controlling whether users can change their backgrounds in Meet. Note: the “Let users select custom images” option will be disabled by default for Education and Enterprise for Education domains.
- End users: When enabled by your admin, visit the Help Center to learn more about changing your background in a video meeting to learn more about blurring your background in a video meeting, and previewing how you look and sound before a video call.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 9, 2021
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on Sept 16, 2021
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers
Resources