Optimizing Video Conferencing: Joining Meetings in Google Meet

Google Meet is a video calling service that enables face-to-face communication, allowing users to join calls with a simple link or code, making it an ideal alternative to in-person meetings.

a) How do I enter Google Meet by email invitation ?

1. First, log in to your Google account.

2. Then, navigate to your inbox and open it to access the Google Meet email invitation.

3. After that, click on the Google Meet link in the email invitation.

4. To use your camera, microphone, and notifications on Google Meet, click Allow in pop-up windows if you’ve never used it before.

5. To start a meeting, choose your preferred sound and video settings, and enable or disable your microphone and camera by clicking on the icon, which can be changed during a video call.

6. You can also access visual effects by clicking the icon in the lower right corner, which allows them to blur the background, select a unique one, or use style filters.

7. After selecting your settings, click on the “Join now” button.

Note: If you received a Google Calendar invitation instead of an email, click on the event for more information, and then click the Join with Google Meet button.

b) How do I use video call basics in Google Meet ?

1. Upon joining a call, you will see a tile for your video and the person you’re chatting with on your desktop screen.

2. Next, hover your mouse over the Google Meet window to access the bottom toolbar, where you can adjust the microphone and camera settings.

3. Then, click the three-dot icon in the toolbar’s bottom to open a pop-up menu with additional functions, which will be discussed in more detail later in the course.

c) How do I type a message in the Google Meet chat ?

1. First, click on the chat icon in the upper right corner of the bottom toolbar.

2. Then, enter your message in the field, click the arrow button to send it to everyone in the video call, and read and reply to other participants’ messages.

3. Finally, click the X to close the chat box.

d) How do I adjust settings in Google Meet ?

1. First, click on the three-dot icon on the bottom toolbar, and then click on Settings.

2. Then, select the appropriate device for audio and video in the Settings.

3. To ensure proper audio, test your speakers and double-check your settings if you can’t hear or see them, or if they say they can’t either.

4. Finally, click the X to close Settings.

e) How do I end the video call in Google Meet ?

1. First, hover your mouse over the window and tap the red “Leave Call” icon to end a Google Meet video call.