Google Meet hardware updates from August 2026
2 updates to Google Meet hardware were tracked in August 2026.
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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