March 20, 2020
You can now use different sources for your audio and video feeds in a Hangouts Meet video call. Specifically, you can use a phone for audio while still using your computer's camera and web browser for video.
This can be done by dialing into the call directly, or by having Meet call your phone. You can use your phone for audio immediately upon joining, or anytime after joining if you’d like to switch.
You can use your phone for audio on Hangouts Meet calls to ensure you have consistent and reliable audio quality, even if your network connection is poor, or if your computer’s microphone and speaker aren’t working. You’ll still be able to share and see video and presentations in the meeting.
Additional details
- Please note that the Meet dial-out option is currently only available in the US and Canada.
- Visit the Help Center to learn more about using a phone for audio in a video meeting.
- According to Google, this feature could take 15 days or longer to become fully visible.