Lots of developers started focusing their resources and efforts on developing and adding features to their video meeting solutions. One of those companies is Google, which continued to develop its video conferencing software, Google Meet. The software received a UI overhaul and lots of new additional features that helped make enterprise-grade video conferencing more accessible for everyone. Now, Google Meet is being used in online classes and in business meetings in large organizations around the world.

Google Meet hardware is a plus

Google made their software really accessible for anyone, from individuals to small businesses or big organizations. The best way to enjoy the software, especially if you’re part of a team, is by using Meet Hardware. Setting up a meeting room with these certified accessories will simplify everything. Its curated components flawlessly work together to make engaging HD meetings that are affordable and easy to operate.

How do I connect a meeting room systems to Google Meet?

Use Google Meet with 3rd-party video conferencing solutions

  1. Go to the Google Meet settings in the Google Admin console
  2. Add interoperability gateways
  3. Turn on the meeting interoperability
  4. Sign up for the Pexip for Google Meet interoperability service Joining a Google Meet meeting with a meeting room system. Pexip allows any standards-based video conferencing systems on SIP and H.323 to seamlessly connect to Google Meet meetings. There are 3 main ways to join a Google Meet meeting from a meeting room system depending on your preferences:

Touch screen or remote control (available for all) Pexip mobile app (requires an endpoint subscription) Meeting room mode (with a shared mobile device)

Using a remote control or touch screen When using the remote control or the video system touch screen, you can call into the meeting either via a Virtual Reception or by directly dialing the meeting address. Using the Pexip mobile app The user needs to download and install the Pexip mobile app and allow it to read the calendar used for Meet invites. See Downloading the apps for more information. When using the Pexip mobile app to join a Meet meeting with a VTC you can either join from a list of VTCs or use QR code scanning. Joining from a list of VTCs This option requires an active endpoint subscription. As an administrator, you can set up your Google Meet account to let participants join the organization’s calls through third-party video conferencing systems. In order to join the Meet calls, these third-party services must be standards-based (SIP/H323) and can be located inside or outside the organization. Additionally, if one of them has a calendar integration that supports SIP URI, the participants may also join the Meet calls with a single touch. One of the supported third-party conferencing services is provided by Pexip.

Meet has full integration with other Google products

What’s great about Google Meet is the fact that it’s owned by the same company that owns Gmail and other important software that we use on a daily basis. The software can be integrated into other 3rd party tools thanks to its API. Additionally, it can be accessed with a Google account, or as a guest. When it comes to Meet, accessibility is the top priority. Users can join meetings from any device, at any time. All they need is an internet connection. That’s how you connect your meeting room systems to Google Meet. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment section below.

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