Learn what requirements you need to use Google Meet

Meet supports the current version and the two previous major releases of these operating systems: 

• Apple macOS
• Microsoft Windows
• Chrome OS
• Ubuntu and other Debian-based Linux distributions

Meet works with these mobile operating systems:

• Android 5.0 and up. Learn how to check and update your Android version.
• iOS 15 and up

Meet meetings in the Gmail app are compatible with these operation systems:

• Android 6.0 and up
• iOS 15 and up

We recommend using the current version of one of the browsers listed below:

• Chrome Browser. Download the latest version
• Mozilla Firefox. Download the latest version
• Microsoft Edge. Download the latest version
• Apple Safari.

Tip: If your browser doesn't support Meet video meetings, you can dial in using the phone number and PIN, if provided by the meeting organiser.

Before you start using Meet, you need to allow access to your computer's camera and microphone.

1. In a web browser, go to the Meet homepage.
2. Click New meeting Allow.

If you aren’t asked to allow access or if you blocked access before, you can change your settings.

1. In a web browser, go to the Meet homepage.
2. Click New meeting.
3. At the top right, click 'Camera blocked' .
4. Click Always allow https://meet.google.com to access your camera and microphone.
5. Click Done. The video meeting will automatically connect. If you don't see the meeting reload, exit and re-enter the meeting.

To experience all of Meet's features, we recommend using certain hardware. While you can join meetings with minimal system requirements, we recommend certain device requirements for Google Meet use cases like multitasking and high-quality video.

To use Google Meet, the minimum system requirements are:

• Dual-core processor
• 2 GB memory

Meet adjusts the meeting experience automatically based on the performance of the device that's used. This performance is determined by:

• Processor (CPU) performance
• Device design
• Environmental factors, like ambient temperature

Most features adjust automatically to balance quality and performance. Others are only available for devices with newer CPUs and a compatible graphics processing unit (GPU).

The following table provides guidance on compatible user scenarios and hardware specifications:

System requirements	Meet users scenarios
Minimum Dual-core processor 2 GB memory	Participate in meetings Present non-video content
Minimum recommended Modern CPU, like the following and up: 10th Gen Intel i3, i5 or i7 (specifically Ice Lake and up) AMD 3000 series Ryzen 5 or 7	High-quality video and audio Present content with videos and animations Use visual camera effects Multi-task during meetings Use Meet add-ons and Workspace integrations, like speaker spotlight
Optimal requirements High-performance CPU, like the following and up: 11th Gen Intel i5 or i7 AMD 5000 series Ryzen 5 or 7 Apple Silicon M1 1080p camera Graphics card with WebGL 2.0 support	Full HD quality for camera video and presentations Access to all visual effects in highest quality Heavy multi-tasking

Meet utilises the GPU for accelerating video encoding, decoding, visual effects and more.

Tip: The most efficient performance can be achieved on Apple Silicon and Intel Ice Lake or later platforms in combination with a built-in or external webcam connected using USB 3.0. However, hardware performance may vary based on the device.

If you're experiencing performance issues with Meet, try the following steps:

• Make sure that you only have one Meet tab open at a time. Close any open browser tabs, windows or apps that aren't currently being used.
• Turn off any Chrome extensions, especially Meet-specific ones.
• Put your device on a flat and elevated surface to prevent your device from overheating. Avoid using your device on the floor or bed for a long period of time.
• Change your Meet layout to spotlight view.
• Change the quality of your device's video to a lower resolution.

If your computer meets the requirements but you're still experiencing trouble with meetings, try some of these additional troubleshooting steps.

If you don't have a Google Meet subscription

On a computer, you can host:

• One-on-one meetings for up to 24 hours.
• Meetings with three or more participants for up to 60 minutes.

Tip: At 50 minutes, everyone will receive a chime and message notification that the meeting is about to end. To extend the meeting, the host can upgrade their Google Account. Otherwise, the meeting will end at 60 minutes.

For Google Workspace Individual subscribers

You can host one-on-one meetings and group meetings with three or more participants for up to 24 hours.

Learn more about Google Workspace Individual.