Google Workspace Changes

Layout selection now available for interoperability between Google Meet hardware and Zoom Rooms.

Google is expanding interoperability support between Google Meet devices and Zoom Rooms to allow users to change meeting layouts for better focus and engagement. Users joining a Google Meet call from Zoom Rooms can now select between tiled, speaker spotlight, or sidebar views. Similarly, users joining Zoom Meetings from a Google Meet hardware device can choose between gallery or speaker views through the device settings.

Layout selection is now available between Google Meet hardware and Zoom Rooms calls.

Interoperability support between Google Meet devices and Zoom Rooms now includes support for changing the meeting layout. Users can select between tiled view, speaker spotlight view, or sidebar view when joining a Google Meet call from Zoom Rooms. When joining Zoom Meetings from a Google Meet hardware device, users can choose between gallery or speaker view.

Google Meet hardware devices now support HTTPS certificates signed by private certificate authorities.

Google Meet hardware devices can now trust HTTPS certificates signed by a private certificate authority (CA), simplifying the setup and management of third-party user control interfaces (UCIs), such as Q-SYS. Previously, administrators were required to use certificates signed by a public CA, which was often expensive and time-consuming. This update allows for greater network security control and eliminates the costs associated with public certificate signing.

Google Meet hardware devices can now trust HTTPS certificates signed by a private certificate authority (CA).

Google Meet hardware devices can now trust HTTPS certificates signed by a private certificate authority (CA). This simplifies the process of setting up and managing third-party user control interfaces (UCIs). This gives you more control over your network security and eliminates the costs and complexities associated with public certificate signing.

HDMI presentation now supported on Google Meet hardware devices from Poly

Users can now present content via a wired HDMI connection when using Poly Studio X30, X50, X52, and X70 devices with Google Meet, providing an additional option for sharing high-quality video and audio content during meetings.

Asus launches new certified hardware room kits for Google Meet with daisy chain capabilities.

Asus is introducing a refreshed portfolio of Google Meet certified hardware room kits developed with AVer, designed for various room sizes. These kits feature a slimmer compute system with a device lifespan extending to September 2030, Mimo Myst controllers, AVer Fone 540 speakermics, and AVer cameras (Cam340+ for small/medium rooms and Cam 520 Pro3 for large rooms) with built-in room framing. The kits are available today for all Google Workspace customers in supported countries via resellers.

New Asus hardware kits for Google Meet with daisy chain capabilities.

Asus is launching new hardware room kits certified for Google Meet that now offer daisy chain capabilities. Developed with AVer, this refreshed room kit portfolio will work in video conferencing rooms and spaces of just about any size. The kits are composed of a new ASUS Google Meet compute system, Mimo Myst controller, AVer Fone 540 speakermic, and AVer cameras.

Preview and test upcoming features on Google Meet hardware devices.

Admins can configure specific Google Meet hardware devices to test upcoming features prior to general availability using the new “Feature preview” setting. This allows for testing, gathering user feedback, and creating training materials. The “Feature preview” setting is configured to “General availability” by default.

Co-annotate from select Google Meet hardware devices.

Annotation capabilities in Meet are expanding to include select Google Meet hardware devices. These devices can be appointed co-annotators by presenters, and users can use annotation tools directly from the touchscreen of the device.

Google Meet on Android is now available for Logitech Rally Bar Huddle.

Google Meet on Android is now officially supported on Logitech’s Rally Bar Huddle appliance for small collaboration rooms and huddle spaces. After initial setup, admins can easily enroll, manage, and monitor these devices using the Google Admin console.

New Google Meet hardware device filters in the Admin console.

Eighteen additional filters are now available in the Admin console for Google Meet hardware devices. New data columns have also been added to view additional device info at a glance.

Admins can filter Meet hardware devices by Calendar and Jamboard service status.

Admins can now filter Google Meet hardware devices based on whether the Calendar and Jamboard services are turned OFF. This allows them to identify potential issues with device configurations and quickly resolve them, ensuring proper functionality. For example, admins can quickly identify devices that have the Jamboard service turned off, meaning the Desk 27 and Board 65 devices will no longer be able to launch Jamboard directly on the device.

Google Meet hardware devices will now adhere to Calendar and Jamboard service ON/OFF statuses.

Starting April 22, 2024, Google Meet hardware devices, including Series One Board 65 and Desk 27, will follow the service status of Calendar and Jamboard. For devices to access an assigned calendar, the Calendar service must be ON for the organizational unit. Similarly, Jamboard will only be accessible on these devices if the Jamboard service status is ON.

Configurability and activation of peripheral email alerts by issue type.

The ability to configure peripheral email alerts by issue type, including the activation of email alerts for missing display issues, will go into effect starting October 11, 2023. Admins can modify these settings in the Admin console ahead of this date to opt out of specific peripheral issue notifications.

Visibility of missing display issues and peripheral alert settings in the Admin console.

Admins can now monitor missing display issues in the Google Meet hardware Admin console and access a new setting to select which peripheral issue types they wish to be alerted about. This feature began rolling out on September 21, 2023, and may take up to 10 days to become visible on all domains.