Google Meet ‘Companion Mode’ releases for Android, iOS devices

Google officially announced the release of Google Meet Companion Mode for Android and iOS devices. The new mode is designed to seamlessly connect those in meeting rooms with their remote teammates. It also introduces interactive features and controls.

Companion Mode in Google Meet is already available for desktop users. However, the latest announcement takes the support to Android and iOS devices. Using Companion mode from your mobile device is a quick, lightweight way to participate in meetings.

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Google Meet Companion Mode be useful in meeting spaces where room for a laptop is limited, or as an easy, discreet way to participate during large in-person meetings, such as all hands or town halls. Specifically, you can use companion mode to:

• Check-in to the room to be identified by name.
• Share an emoji reaction without interrupting the speaker.
• Raise your hand to indicate that you’d like to speak.
• Turn on captions to view subtitles as everyone speaks during a meeting.
• Exchange chat messages with other meeting participants.
• View and zoom in on presented content to easily follow along with the presenter on your own device.

Note that the following minimum builds are required:

Minimum Android Build:

• Meet – 229. (Android Settings > Apps > Meet > [App Info > Version])
• Gmail – 2024.01.28. (Android Settings > Apps > Gmail > [App Info > Version])

Minimum iOS Build:

• Meet – 225.0. (Meet App > Settings > About, terms, privacy)
• Gmail – 6.0.231231. (Gmail App > Settings > About Gmail)

Availability

• Available to all Google Workspace customers
• Also available to Google Workspace Individual customers, as well as users with personal Google accounts

// Google officially announced the release of Google Meet Companion Mode for Android and iOS devices.