Automatic room check-in for Google Meet available on mobile devices

In January 2026, we introduced Automatic room check-in for Google Meet available on mobile to organizations on the Rapid Release track enrolled in Early Preview Rooms. We’re excited to announce that this feature is now rolling out to all Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware. This feature simplifies the process of joining meetings for those using companion mode on a phone or tablet within a conference room. We're introducing automatic room check-in via ultrasound proximity detection. To automatically check you in, the green room uses your phone or tablet’s microphone to detect an ultrasound signal from the conference room hardware, streamlining the process and eliminating unnecessary steps. This feature is available on Android and iOS devices.

Automatic check-in on Android, Right: on iOS

Additional details

• Minimum Android build required:
• Meet: 367.0 (Android Settings > Apps > Meet > [App Info > Version])
• Gmail: 2026.06.29. (Android Settings > Apps > Gmail > [App Info > Version])
• Minimum iOS build required:
• Meet: 374.0. (Meet > Settings -> About, terms, and privacy > Version)
• Gmail:  6.0.260824. (Settings > About Gmail > Version)

Getting started

• Admins: Automatic check-in is on by default and can be enabled or disabled at the room level. Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning proximity detection on or off.
• End users: The Companion mode entry point will be highlighted in the greenroom when the proximity detection signal is detected. After joining a meeting in Companion mode, the user will be automatically checked into the room. If proximity check-in isn’t working, visit the Help Center for troubleshooting tips. Users can still check in manually after joining the call.

Rollout pace

Android

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Rollout expected to complete by September 10, 2026

iOS

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on Sept 9, 2026

Availability

• Available to all Google Workspace customers, and Workspace Individual subscribers with Google Meet hardware.

Resources

• Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn proximity detection on or off
• Google Help: Use Proximity Detection with Google Meet