Google Meet App

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The app is currently in Beta, and some features may not function as expected.

Google Meet is a video conferencing service from Google. It is an enterprise-grade, secure video conferencing solution that makes it easy for users to collaborate via one-to-one or group audio and video calls.

The Google Meet app in Rocket.Chat allows you to start a video call from within Rocket.Chat, without having to switch tools. The call encryption between all users ensures a secure video conference. This integration works exclusively with Google business accounts, so users must be part of your organization and logged in to their Google accounts.

Key features of the Rocket.Chat - Google Meet integration

  • Start Google Meet calls from DMs, channels, teams, and discussions.

  • Record and list call details to check users who joined the call.

  • Ring users before initiating a call to provide a visual and audio indicator for them.

  • Maintain a record of the call history.

Download the Google Meet app

To download the Google Meet app, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Administration > Apps > Marketplace.

  2. Search for the Google Meet app.

  3. Click Install and agree to the required permissions.

  4. Confirm that the app is enabled.

Configure conference calls using Google Meet

To configure the Google Meet app on your workspace, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Administration > Settings > Conference Call.

  2. Select Google Meet as the Default Provider.

  3. Enable or disable the call option in DMs, public channels, private channels, and teams as per your needs.

  4. Click Save changes.

The Google Meet app is successfully configured on your workspace.

Initiate calls using the Google Meet app

Once the app is installed and configured, you can initiate meetings immediately. In any room, use the slash command /meet or click the video call icon from the room menu bar. The meeting is created in a new tab.

If you have configured more than one conference call provider, for example, Pexip and Google Meet:

  • Using the /meet slash command initiates a conference call using the Google Meet app, regardless of the default provider.

  • Clicking the video call button in the room header initiates a conference call using the default provider that you have selected in the settings.

Follow Conference Call User's Guide to start using the app.

If you get an error joining the call, confirm that you're using a Google business account from the same organization.