All Google Meet hardware updates
45 updates to Google Meet hardware tracked so far. Most recent: 2026-09-15 — Users can now connect to Google Meet hardware by entering a 5‑character room code on their personal device.
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2026-09-15Comms & Meetings
Users can now connect to Google Meet hardware by entering a 5‑character room code on their personal device.
Google Meet hardware adds a manual connection method via a 5‑character room code shown on the hardware screen. Users see a 'Connect with room code' button on the pre‑call screen, allowing them to input the code when ultrasound‑based proximity detection is unavailable or disabled. The feature is enabled by default for both Rapid and Scheduled release domains, with a gradual rollout starting September 15, 2026 (up to 15 days for full visibility), and admins can toggle it at the device level.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-09-15 • Scheduled: 2026-09-15 -
2026-09-02Comms & Meetings
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Google Meet hardware on Android/AOSP can now join Microsoft Teams meetings, and vice versa, in Early Preview.
The update introduces built-in interoperability between Google Meet hardware devices running Android/AOSP and Microsoft Teams Rooms, allowing users to join Microsoft Teams meetings from Google Meet hardware and Google Meet meetings from Microsoft Teams Rooms devices. Available in Early Preview for Rapid Release domains, the feature rolls out starting August 31, 2026, with completion expected by September 7, 2026 for Rapid Release, while Scheduled Release domains see a similar start date. Admins can disable the feature at the organizational unit level, and end users can follow Help Center instructions to join third‑party meetings.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-08-31 • Scheduled: 2026-08-31 -
2026-09-01Comms & Meetings
Google Meet room hardware is transitioning from ChromeOS to Android (AOSP) while ChromeOS support continues unchanged through September 2030.
Google is shifting its Meet hardware portfolio to Android to accelerate feature delivery, broaden device choices, and increase flexibility, working with partners like Logitech, Neat, and HP Poly. Existing ChromeOS devices will remain fully supported with security patches and updates until September 2030, and manufacturing end dates for ChromeOS hardware are set for early 2027 (Logitech/CTL in Feb 2027, ASUS in Apr 2027).
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2026-09-01 -
2026-08-25Comms & Meetings
Users can now start, stop, and manage the 'Take notes for me' feature directly from Google Meet hardware touch controllers.
Starting August 31, 2026, Google Meet hardware touch controllers will gain direct controls for the Gemini-powered 'Take notes for me' feature, allowing in-room participants to start, stop, and pause note-taking via a dedicated badge on the touchscreen without needing Companion mode. The rollout begins with Early Preview devices on August 31, followed by Rapid and Scheduled Release domains on September 8, with visibility expanding over up to 15 days. The feature is available for Business Standard/Plus, Enterprise Standard/Plus, Google AI Plus/Pro/Ultra, Frontline Plus, and Google AI Pro for Education add-ons, provided the organization has 'Take notes for me' enabled and the hardware license supports it.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-09-08 • Scheduled: 2026-09-08 -
2026-08-24Comms & Meetings
Refreshed user interface for Google Meet hardware touch controllers on Neat and Poly devices.
Google Meet hardware touch controllers on Neat Pad and Poly TC8 devices receive a refreshed UI that simplifies access to key controls like mute and hand raise, organizes features under a 'More actions' menu, updates pre-call and in-meeting experiences, and aligns the look with the Google Meet UI on laptops and desktops. The update rolls out to Early Preview devices starting August 26, 2026, and to Rapid and Scheduled Release domains starting September 2, 2026.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-09-02 • Scheduled: 2026-09-02 -
2026-07-14Comms & Meetings
Google Meet hardware now offers improved in-room problem reporting with contextual UI options and new Admin console monitoring columns.
The update introduces a redesigned feedback menu that provides In‑Call, Out‑of‑Call, and Livestream‑specific problem reporting options, making it easier for room participants to submit actionable feedback. In the Admin console, two new columns—Last feedback submitted and Feedback in the last 28 days—are added, along with a new “With feedback in last 7 days” filter, giving admins enhanced visibility and sorting capabilities. Feedback sharing must be enabled in GMH Settings. The feature rolls out gradually over up to 15 days starting July 14, 2026 for both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-07-14 • Scheduled: 2026-07-14 -
2026-07-06Comms & Meetings
Join video conferences on Google Meet hardware via SIP through Pexip.
Google Meet hardware users can now join video conferences on any SIP-compatible platform using a Pexip interop gateway. This functionality, available for both Android and ChromeOS-based hardware, includes DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) capabilities to allow users to navigate interactive voice response (IVR) systems and enter numeric meeting passcodes. Administrators have distinct settings to manage SIP dial-out functionality separately from other Pexip-based integrations.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-07-06 • Scheduled: 2026-07-06 -
2026-06-23Comms & Meetings
Google Meet users can now connect to nearby conference room hardware using a 5-character room code.
Google Meet hardware now supports connecting via a 5-character alphanumeric room code entered on a personal device, providing a reliable manual fallback when proximity-based detection is unavailable or disabled. To maintain security, users must physically confirm their presence by tapping the hardware screen after entering the code, and the codes refresh every few minutes. This feature is currently available in Early Preview for domains on the Rapid Release track.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2026-06-23 -
2026-05-15Comms & Meetings
Android-based all-in-one room devices from Neat and Logitech are now certified for Google Meet.
The Neat Board series (32, 50, and Pro) and the Logitech Rally Board 65 are now certified for Google Meet as the first Android-based all-in-one devices. These devices feature touch displays for video meetings and interactive whiteboarding via Figma, Lucid, and Miro add-ons, and are available for order through authorized partners.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-05-15 • Scheduled: 2026-05-15 -
2026-04-20Comms & Meetings
Google Meet hardware introduces 'Connect Room' for seamless meeting joins via personal devices.
The 'Connect Room' feature allows users to start or join meetings on Google Meet hardware from their personal devices using ultrasound proximity detection, eliminating the need to manually enter meeting codes. This update includes room disambiguation to help users select the correct room in areas with multiple conference rooms and updated in-room UI instructions to guide users toward the 'Connect Room' experience.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-04-20 • Scheduled: 2026-04-20 -
2026-03-09Comms & Meetings
Admins can now assign or unassign Google Calendars to Google Meet hardware devices in bulk via CSV upload.
Google is introducing a new capability for administrators to manage calendar assignments for Meet hardware devices in bulk. By utilizing a CSV file with the 'assignedCalendarResourceEmail' column, admins can assign or unassign calendars across multiple devices simultaneously, reducing administrative effort for large organizations. Note that while personal calendars can be assigned to multiple devices, room calendar resources are limited to one device at a time, requiring a two-step CSV process to move them between devices.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-03-09 • Scheduled: 2026-03-09 -
2026-02-11Comms & Meetings
New 'Video calling' setting to enable or disable video calling on Google Meet hardware devices.
Google is introducing a 'Video calling' setting for Google Meet hardware, allowing administrators to turn video calling on or off at both the device level and the customer level for newly-enrolled devices. This feature supports secure setup processes, enabling installers to enroll devices with video calling disabled and allowing admins to enable it once the device is in a secure environment. Additionally, Calendar has been moved into its own distinct setting.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2025-02-11 • Scheduled: 2025-02-11 -
2026-01-20Comms & Meetings
Google Meet hardware now includes a 'Reboot when idle' option for administrators.
Administrators can now choose to reboot Google Meet hardware devices only when they are idle, preventing disruptions to ongoing meetings, presentations, or add-on activities. This adds a 'Reboot when idle' option alongside the existing 'Reboot now' force-restart capability in the Admin console, allowing the system to intelligently wait for device inactivity before initiating a restart.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-01-20 • Scheduled: 2026-01-20 -
2026-01-20Comms & Meetings
Admins can now choose to wait for device inactivity before rebooting Google Meet hardware.
Google Meet hardware devices can now be rebooted by administrators with more flexibility. A new "Reboot when idle" option allows administrators to queue a reboot to occur only when all user activity has ceased, avoiding interruptions to ongoing meetings or device usage. Previously, only an immediate reboot was possible, requiring careful timing. This enhancement provides two reboot options: "Reboot when the device becomes idle" and "Reboot now, even if the device is in use."
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-01-20 • Scheduled: 2026-01-20 -
2025-04-01Comms & Meetings
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Logitech Rally Bar devices now support continuous framing.
Logitech Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, and Rally Bar Huddle devices now support built-in continuous framing. When enabled, the camera adjusts to optimally frame participants in the meeting room. This feature is accessible to meeting participants via the touch controller. Admins can configure default camera framing options.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2025-04-01 • Scheduled: 2025-04-01