Google on Thursday announced a score of new updates for the Google meet. Users will be able to add up to 25 co-hosts per meeting and all the hosts will be able to host controls.
“You’ll now be able to assign up to 25 co-hosts per meeting, allowing them to access and utilize the host controls, use safety features to limit who can share their screen, send chat messages, mute all users, and end meetings, use the “Quick access” setting to easily control who needs to request permission to join a meeting.” the company said in its Workspace blog.
“Previously, these safety features were only available to Google Workspace for Education customers. These controls will now be available for all Google Meet users on the desktop and mobile.” Google further added.
Google is also rolling out a new set of host controls. The host can now limit who can share their screen, end the meeting for all, and also control who can join the meeting and how they can join with the “Quick access” setting.
“Additionally, delegated co-hosts can handle responsibilities such as—muting participants, launching polls, managing Q&As—giving you more time to focus on leading discussions and guiding attendees through presentations. “ Google said.
The new feature will roll out on August 16 but will take nearly 15 days for feature visibility. The ‘quick access’ feature will be available only to Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers, whereas the option to add co-hosts will be available on Google Workspace Essentials, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Business Standard, Business Plus, Education Fundamentals, Education Standard.
