Google Meet Adds Audio Video Lock Feature to Help Hosts Mute Others

Google Meet is including a brand new Audio and Video Lock function that enables hosts to show off the microphones and cameras of choose members throughout a gathering. It additionally prevents the members from turning them again on till the host unlocks them. Earlier this yr, the search big has given Google Meet hosts the facility to mute all members without delay in Google Meet on desktop. The newest Audio and Video Lock permits hosts to forestall members from unmuting themselves after they’re muted.

Google on October 21 announced the arrival of the brand new function through a weblog put up. The Audio and Video Lock function offers hosts extra moderation management over their conferences to make sure productiveness. For instance, a bunch can use this selection when a background noise disturbs different listeners. Additionally, the host can even determine on permitting completely different ranges of participation from attendees.

During a name, the newest Audio and Video Lock will apply to any subsequently launched breakout rooms — smaller teams inside Google Meet as nicely. Once a breakout room is fashioned, any adjustments made to a lock setting in a person room won’t have an effect on the settings of different breakout rooms or the principle assembly.

The function works on units with Android OS model M or newer and iOS model 12 or newer. Users must have the newest up to date model of Meet or Gmail app as nicely. People utilizing a model of Google Meet on Android or iOS that doesn’t assist the newly launched function can be faraway from the assembly if the host or co-host activates both of the locks. If the members try to affix a gathering that has both of those locks enabled, they are going to be requested to replace their app or use one other gadget to affix the assembly. Turning off the audio or video locks will enable these members to rejoin the assembly.

The Audio and Video Lock function began rolling out on October 21 for customers on the Rapid Release domains. It can be made out there to all customers within the coming weeks. Google confirmed that will probably be out there to all Google Workspace prospects and G Suite Basic and Business prospects.