GoKawiilMishaal Rahman / Android Authority
Compared to something like Zoom, Google Meet does come across as a more simplistic video conferencing solution, much like every other Google service. However, to Google’s credit, it has managed to offer a very pleasant, consumer-friendly interface while also hiding a bunch of complex features for power users. I rely on Google Meet every single day for my work meetings, and that abundant time with the tool has allowed me to discover a few of my favorite features that I frequently use.
So, I thought, why not share them with you as well?
Which Google Meet feature would improve your meetings the most? 9 votes Better moderation controls 44 % AI note-taking 22 % Persistent meeting chat 22 % Polls and audience interaction 11 %
Limit, mute, restrict
When presenting to a large group, like addressing an entire class or having a company-wide meeting, it is crucial that not everyone on the call has unrestricted access to the presentation tools to avoid things becoming chaotic. For instance, if someone accidentally shares their screen during an important lecture, a client call can quickly turn into an embarrassing moment. If it is not accidental — say, in a class full of playful students — you have a few options at hand.
Google Meet has built-in tools to give presentation rights and controls to the host only. While you can limit a chat buzzing with spam messages to avoid important messages getting buried under the noise, it also lets you mute a participant to handle disruptions without drawing a lot of attention.
Assign co-hosts
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