Share your video feed when using Companion mode in Google Meet
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Quick summary
When using Companion mode in Google Meet, you can now turn your camera on and share your video feed with all other participants. For in-room participants attending a hybrid meeting, this feature helps improve collaboration and representation equity by giving everyone the ability to share their own video with other on-call participants.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users:
- This feature will be available by default. You can join a meeting on the web using Companion mode from the green room before your meeting. To share your video feed, select “Turn on camera” from the Meet toolbar.
- Use this Help Center article and video guide to learn more about using Companion mode in Google Meet.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on May 3, 2022
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on May 17, 2022
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers