Google Meet comes to TV via Chromecast, but you'll need computer to capture video and audio.
After countless video calls brought on by the pandemic , you're probably at a point where you want to switch things up a bit. And now Google Meet is giving you that option. Google has started rolling out an update to Meet that allows the software to stream calls to Chromecast and Cast-enabled devices.
"We felt like we needed to expand Meet to even more screens in home , like your TV," the company said, after making the app available on smart TVs supported by digital assistants, like the Nest Hub Max.
To cast Meet calls to your TV, you'll need to download the latest version of Chrome on PC or laptop . Make sure you've also updated your Chromecast. Google's browser is a key piece of the puzzle, because Meet will still use your computer's camera, microphone, and audio to facilitate the call. If you've done all of the above, all that's left to do is cast your Google Meet video call to your TV.
When everything is ready to go, you'll see an option to broadcast the conference call before you join it. It's also possible to do the same during a call by clicking the three-dot icon and selecting "Broadcast this call."
Since the start of the pandemic, Google has been updating Meet frequently to keep up with fast-growing competitors like Zoom. In May, the search giant announced that it was making Meet free to anyone with a Gmail account. More recently, the company integrated the software with Gmail on Android. If you don't have immediate access to the latest Meet update, be patient, as Google usually takes a few days to roll out new software to everyone.
