3月 17, 2022
Built-in Webex interoperability on Google Meet hardware expanded to devices with remote control
What’s changing
Who’s impacted
Why it’s important
Additional details
Getting started
- Admins: Webex interop on Google Meet hardware will be available on devices by default and can be disabled at the OU level at Devices > Google Meet hardware > Settings > Device Settings.
- End users: When enabled by your admin, you can join a Webex meeting from a Google Meet hardware device by:
- Joining an ad-hoc call by selecting Join a meeting using your remote control and then selecting Webex from the dropdown options
- Joining a scheduled call by adding a room to an event with Webex meeting details.
- Note: Calendar events that originate outside of Google Calendar must be duplicated and populated with room details manually.
- Visit the Help Center to learn more about Meet interoperability.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: This feature is available now.
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers
- Available for all supported Google Meet hardware devices that have not yet reached their auto-update expiration date.
Resources:
- Google Admin Help: Google Meet hardware auto-update policy
- Google Admin Help: Use Meet with 3rd-party video conferencing systems
- Google Help: Meet interoperability FAQ
- Webex Help Center: Join Google Meet meetings on your Webex device
- Webex Help Center: Enable WebRTC to join Google Meet meetings on Webex devices
- Webex Help Center: What’s new in Webex: December 2021