Google Meet call control for USB peripheral devices

What’s changing 

We’re introducing additional call control for Google Meet which will allow you to toggle between mute and unmute using headsets, speaker microphones, and other USB peripheral devices. 



Who’s impacted 

End users 


Why it’s important 

Video conferencing has become a cornerstone of the hybrid work experience, with Google Meet boosting communication and collaboration for teams of all sizes. This also means people consider the use of peripheral devices—from headsets, speakermics, mute buttons, and more—essential to their video meeting experience. 


To help ensure a more seamless meeting experience, you can conveniently mute or unmute yourself using USB peripheral devices. Additionally, you can use LED color changes on your device to determine when you are or aren’t muted. We plan to expand this functionality to muting video, ending a meeting, and more in the future. 


Additional Details 

Supported browsers 
This feature is currently only supported in Chrome or Chromium based browsers. 


Supported devices 

  • Call control will work with most USB telephony peripherals; however, the experience may differ from device to device. You can find a listing of Meet-certified headsets or speaker microphone can be found here. 
  • Bluetooth devices are not supported at this time. 


Getting started 

  • Admins: There is no admin impact. 
  • End users: Enabling call control for your USB peripheral: 
    • In the pre-call green room navigate to Audio > Call Control > Connect device. You’ll be prompted to connect your USB peripheral. 
    • This setting can also be accessed during a call from More options (three-dot icon) > Audio > Call Control > Connect device.



  • How to use call control with your USB peripheral 
    • When you’re  in a meeting, you can press the mute / unmute button on the physical peripheral to toggle your mute state during the meeting.
    • Additionally, if your peripheral has an LED status light, the light will sync with your current mute status.


Rollout pace


Availability

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers.


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