Control “Take notes for me” directly from Google Meet hardware touch controllers

On August 31, 2026, we’ll start rolling out the ability to start, stop, and manage the “Take notes for me” feature directly from the Google Meet Hardware touch controller for eligible meetings. This ensures in-room participants have direct control over Gemini note-taking without being in Companion mode.

Controlling “Take notes for me” from the Google Meet hardware touch controller

Historically, managing AI features during a meeting required a user to join from a laptop in Companion mode. This new update surfaces the necessary controls directly on the touchscreen hardware, making it easier for team collaboration. In particular, it offers the following:

Easy visibility & control

We are surfacing a dedicated badge on the touch controller screen, mirroring the web experience. Users can easily see if Gemini is taking notes and toggle its state between active and inactive.

Active and inactive states of “Take notes For me” on the Google Meet hardware touch controller

Off-the-record capability

Users can confidently pause note-taking during off-the-record discussions, then resume with the tap of a button.

Pause and continue taking notes when needed with “Take notes For me” on the Google Meet hardware touch controller

Note: This feature will be available on the touch controller only for meetings where “Take notes for me” is available.

Getting started

• Admins: This feature is available on Google Meet hardware if “Take notes for me” is enabled for your organization.
• End users: During a meeting on a Google Meet hardware device, tap the “Take notes for me” icon on the touch controller to start or stop taking notes. Visit the Help Center to learn more about “Take notes for me” in Google Meet.

Rollout pace

• Early Preview devices: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 31, 2026 
• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 8, 2026

Availability

• Business: Business Standard and Plus
• Enterprise: Enterprise Standard and Plus
• Consumer: Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra
• Other Editions: Frontline Plus
• Education Add-Ons: Google AI Pro for Education

Note: The plans above include “Take notes for me,” but this feature only operates on Google Meet hardware, which requires a separate license. Some users on Google Meet hardware with licenses that do not include “Take notes for me” functionality may see this feature if they join a meeting that is “Take notes for me’“ capable.

Resources

• Google Meet Hardware Help: Get support for Google Meet hardware
• Google Meet Help: Use Take Notes for Me in Google Meet