Google Meet: Installing the Web App

The Google Meet App is a video conferencing application that is available for Android and iOS devices in the Google Play and the App Store.  

Why use the App:

1. The app operates as a separate, dedicated window, eliminating the need for and confusion associated with finding the specific meeting browser tab.

2. The app provides a more stable, dedicated environment, reducing the risk of browser-related lags.

3. Reduces the likelihood of accidentally closing the meeting when closing a browser window.

[Below is an image of the Google Meet app within a meeting with Dann Hurlbert.]

How to Install the App

1. Mobile Device:

   1. Android:  visit the Google Play Store, search for Google Meet, click install.

      https://play.google.com/store

   2. iOS Device: visit the Google Play Store, search for Google Meet, click install.

      https://www.apple.com/app-store

2. Desktop (Mac or PC):

   1. Open the Chrome Browser

   2. Visit meet.google.com

   3. Click INSTALL on the top right of the screen–opposite the URL–and follow the instructions. [install Image below]

4. With the app installed, when hosting or joining a meeting, the App Window should open automatically when you host or join a Meet meeting.  If it doesn’t you’re easily able to launch it by clicking Open In App on the top right of the screen–opposite the URL. [open app Image below]

For video instructions on this process, please visit https://carleton.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=03aadd84-1525-40c4-b156-b3f000ecb6d3