"Can you hear me okay?" "Oh, sorry, my computer is not picking up my headset for some reason…" "I can't hear you. Maybe you could type it in the chat?" "Oh? Let me adjust my camera then…"
Do these sound familiar? It feels as though our entire year has been about ensuring that our tech gear is functioning properly so that we can communicate and get something done.
Google Meet has just released a new feature to help us ensure that we jump into our video meetings knowing that our tech works. The tech check, which Google calls the "green room" in Google Meet, lets us do a quick check to make sure that our mic, speakers, and camera have been picked up correctly -- and lets us select a different device if needed. We can even record a short video to see and hear how the people in the call will hear and see us.
Tips for end-users and small businesses:
How to use the green room:
Before joining the meeting, look for this button in the lower left corner of the screen.
See if all the devices that have been picked up are the correct ones.
💎 Tip: Can't see the full names? (picture below) Click the small triangle arrows for the full names of the devices.
- In the next screen, if you want to check how you come through, you can record a short clip of yourself, and then play it back.
If the sound or the video is not quite what you had in mind, you can check your devices again and repeat the steps.
Tips for mid-size companies and large enterprises:
Calling out this feature for your users will reduce the time spent troubleshooting audio issues and helping participants adjust their cameras.
So are you ready for prime time?
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