Google Meet for Mac

Google Meet for Mac is a video communication service and a replacement for Google Hangouts, empowering users of the Google Cloud services ecosystem to easily schedule, modify, and engage in VoIP meetings.

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The service provides a streamlined way to establish secure and encrypted communication, which covers video feeds, audio chats, and the accompanying text chat, ensuring a reliable and safe way to perform business meetings, exchange sensitive information, and more.



Since it is so business-oriented, this app also features a wide array of tools for easier facilitation of collaborative meetings, including a whiteboard, polls, voting tools, Q&A module, Google document sharing, adaptive layouts, screen sharing, browser tab sharing, and connecting to web app clients.

The app effectively combines the features found in previous discontinued Google products, such as Google Hangouts, Google Chat, and Google Duo. Its latest version is a fully featured web app that can be accessed from any Mac computer by simply visiting its official web page and entering Google Account credentials.

This service also provides additional features to holders of premium Google Workspace accounts, unlocking access to more than 100 active participants in a call, real-time transcription and translation tools, audio/video recording, and much more.



Features

• Seamless Online Communication – Schedule and initiate audio, video, and chat calls with dozens and hundreds of online participants with ease.
• Powered by Cloud – Harness the power of remote processing by accessing secure and encrypted meetings directly from any browser.
• High-quality video meetings and calls – Access secure and high-quality video meetings and calls that are not recorded or scanned for metadata.
• Extensive Support Tools – Take full advantage of large live calls with support for live captions, screen sharing, and adaptive layouts to help users stay engaged and connected.
• Secure and encrypted – All calls are automatically encrypted in transit, ensuring safe and secure communication online.
• Adaptive to network speed – Automatic monitoring of the user's network speed always ensures high-quality video calls.
• Accessible from Gmail – Start real-time chat, voice, and video calls directly from Gmail and other Google services!

Installation and Setup

To use Google Meet on a Mac computer, users simply have to visit the official page of this web app and log in using their Google credentials. The service is no longer available as any kind of local app, and its entire functionality is provided from inside a web page.

Users who want to initiate a call must have a Google account, while participants of the call can simply enter without an account by posting a meeting code in the appropriate text field promoted at the top of the page.

Due to its full reliance on the cloud, this innovative communication service offers extensive cross-platform compatibility, ensuring that participants can join in from any modern device and OS they own (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android).

How to Use

To start the meeting, users can open the Google Meet web app in their Chrome (or any other) browser and sign in with their Google account details.

They can then access Google Meet features, such as scheduling, modifying, and canceling meetings, as well as joining video calls and using in-meeting chat.



The service is also available directly from within the Gmail page interface, enabling users to instantly connect with detected contacts, invite all email thread participants into a live call, and more.

User Interface

This web app promotes a simple and intuitive user interface, allowing users to access Google Meet features seamlessly within their favorite internet browser.



The app's interface is designed to be consistent across different platforms and in line with the design of many other Google services and can be easily managed on both traditional keyboard and mouse systems as well as touch-friendly devices.

FAQ

What is Google Meet for macOS?
It is a Google-developed video communication service that allows users to schedule, and start text, voice, and video meetings directly from inside their browser or other Google web products such as Gmail.

Is it safe?
100% yes! This product offers secure and high-quality video meetings and calls, with regular security updates developed by Google Corporation.

Alternatives

Zoom for Mac – A popular video communication service known for its high-quality video meetings and calls.

Microsoft Teams for Mac – A collaboration platform from Microsoft that offers video meetings, chat, and file sharing, with seamless integration with Microsoft 365 suite.

GoToMeeting for Mac – Offers seamless virtual meeting capabilities, allowing users to easily host or join online meetings, collaborate, and share information.

Webex for Mac – A comprehensive platform for online meetings, video conferencing, and collaboration.

Pricing

While this service is available for free to all Google Account holders, it also unlocks many premium features (such as support for 4K video streams) for Google Workspace users.

System Requirements

Since this is a cloud-powered web app, it can easily run on any Mac that’s capable of running an updated version of Google Chrome or any other modern browser.

PROS

• High-quality video meetings and calls.
• Secure and encrypted.
• Seamless integration with Google Chat and Gmail.
• Adaptive to network speed.
• Premium features for Google Workspace users.

CONS

• Requires a Google account for full access to features.

Conclusion

Google Meet is a versatile and reliable video communication service developed by Google that offers a range of features and capabilities for both personal and professional use.

It is available to individual users, educational organizations, and businesses of all types and sizes, enabling streamlined collaboration powered by secure and encrypted communication straight from inside the web browser page.

Also Available: Download Google Meet for Windows