Lock audio during a Google Meet meeting

Important: To use Audio Lock, you must first turn on Host Management.

As a meeting host or co-host, you can lock all participants’ audio so they're muted. Once you turn off Audio Lock, everyone can unmute their devices. Audio Lock doesn't apply to you or other meeting co-hosts. You can only set Audio Lock from your computer or iOS device, but lock settings apply to all devices.

Lock participants' audio

Important: When you turn on Audio Lock, mobile participants may be removed from the meeting if their device doesn’t have: 

• The most updated version of the Meet or Gmail app
• Android OS version M or newer 
• iOS version 12 or newer

Once you turn Audio Lock off, removed participants can rejoin.

Lock participants' audio

1. During the meeting, tap the screen  Menu   Host controls .
2. Toggle off "Turn on their microphone" .

Tip: After you turn off Audio Lock, participants must manually turn on their microphones.