January 20, 2026
Increasing flexibility when rebooting Google Meet hardware with "Reboot when idle"
What’s changing
We’re introducing more flexible control for administrators to reboot Google Meet hardware devices from the Admin console.
Previously, admins could only trigger an immediate reboot, which required careful timing to avoid disrupting ongoing meetings or device activity. Going forward, we are adding a “Reboot when idle” option. This feature gives admins the ability to reboot devices without worrying about interrupting users, as the system intelligently waits for the device to become inactive before initiating the restart.
The device is considered “in use” if it is:
- Connected to a Google Meet, interoperability, or livestream call.
- Presenting content via HDMI.
- Engaged in an add-on activity (e.g., a whiteboard session).
Admins will now see two options when initiating a reboot:
- Reboot when the device becomes idle: Queues the reboot to occur only when all user activity has ceased.
- Reboot now, even if the device is in use: Forces an immediate reboot, overriding current activities.
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Admins can now choose to wait for device inactivity before rebooting. |
Getting started
- Admins: Visit the Help Center to learn more about remotely managing Meet hardware devices.
- End users: There is no end user setting for this feature.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 20, 2026
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devices
Resources
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Remotely manage Meet hardware devices