Google Meet hardware updates from September 2026
3 updates to Google Meet hardware were tracked in September 2026.
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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