Video conferencing is an integral part of every office. For successful video conferencing, various video conferencing hardware devices are required. It used to be problematic earlier when workers with Google Meet hardware did not have access to Zoom meetings, and vice versa. Recently, this problem was also addressed and solved by the Google team, as they announced the compatibility of Google Meet hardware with Zoom.
In this blog post, we will learn how you can use Google Meet hardware to attend a Zoom meeting.
Understanding Google Meet Hardware
Google Meet is a powerful video conferencing and collaboration platform created by Google for organizations and people. Google Meet hardware includes a variety of gadgets designed expressly to improve the video conference experience. Google Meet hardware kits, room kits, cameras, and other peripherals meant to function smoothly with Google Meet sessions are among these items.
Zoom and Its Hardware
Zoom is another popular video conferencing software that is well-known for its user-friendly layout and diverse functionality. Zoom, like Google Meet, provides compatible hardware solutions called Zoom Rooms kits, which include cameras and conference room solutions. These hardware alternatives are designed to operate best with Zoom's platform, resulting in a smooth and easy video conferencing experience.
Joining Zoom Meetings with Google Meet Hardware
1. Turn off the Only authenticated users can join meetings setting in your Zoom web portal to allow Meet hardware devices to join a Zoom meeting.
2. Enter Zoom room with the Meet hardware device, which is connected to a Zoom interoperability (interop) call.
3. Tap the meeting name with the subtitle Via Zoom. To pick the meeting, use the touch controller or remote control.
4. When the Zoom host joins, the meeting begins.
Join with a Meeting Code
Get the Google Meet Hardware Device Ready: Make sure all your Google Meet hardware devices are ready and connected to the internet, and you have access to a compatible webcam and microphone.
- Locate an open Meet Hardware room.
- Tap Join to join or start a meeting.
- Tap Meet and then Zoom in the upper left corner.
- Enter the Zoom Meeting number from the Zoom invitation in the Zoom Meeting number field.
- Tap on the join button.
- If a password is required for the meeting, enter it there.
- When the Zoom host joins, the meeting begins.
