Adjust your camera, microphone, and more to get the settings you need.
Change your speakers and microphone for Google Meet
Tip: Using mismatched microphone and external speaker devices may cause echo. It is recommended to use a headset for best audio.
On the web
- On your computer, choose an option:
- Before a meeting, go to Meet.
- After a meeting starts, click More
.
- Click Settings
.
- Click Audio
the setting you want to change:
- Microphone
- Speakers
- (Optional) To test your speakers, click Test.
- Click Done.
the setting you want to change:
Change your computer’s camera or video quality
On a computer, you can change the camera used for a meeting.
You might also want to decrease the quality of your video if you experience:
- Video or audio delays
- Poor network connection
- Low battery
- Limited data available
- Other quality issues
To change the camera or the video resolution when using Meet on your computer:
- In a web browser, open https://meet.google.com/.
- Click Settings
- Choose a setting you want to change:
- Camera—Select your camera device. If your camera is working, to the right of Video, you’ll see your video feed.
- Send resolution—The image quality from your device that others see.
- Receive resolution—The image quality that you see from other participants.
- Click Done.
Send resolution (maximum)
- High Definition (720p)—(Available on computers with a quad-core CPU or higher) Uses more data, but your camera will send a better quality picture.
- Standard definition (360p)—Uses less data, but your camera will send a lower quality picture.
Receive resolution (maximum)
- High Definition (720p)—(Available on computers with a quad-core CPU or higher) Uses more data, but you see a higher quality picture.
- Standard definition (360p)—Uses less data, but you see a lower quality picture.
- Standard definition (360p)—(single feed) To save more data, the other participants' thumbnails turn off.
- Audio Only—To use the least amount of data, you won't see any video.