Google recently announced that it’s bringing over a new update for Google Meet on mobile, which is aimed at giving Android and iOS users a smoother experience when joining a call. More specifically, the new feature will use ultrasound proximity detection to automatically check users into a meeting room when using Companion mode.
Part of Google’s official announcement reads:
To simplify joining meetings from a conference room and prevent disruptive audio feedback, Google Meet now intelligently guides you to the best joining option.
Meet intelligently knows when you are in a room using an ultrasonic signal, and highlights the “Use Companion mode” button before you even join the call. This wayfinding feature helps ensure a seamless, echo-free start to your meeting.
When a user walks into a conference room with their phone or tablet, Google Meet will be able to intelligently detect their location using an inaudible ultrasonic signal emitted by the room’s hardware. Their device’s microphone will then pick up this signal, and the app will highlight the “Use Companion mode” button in the pre-join “green room.”
By tapping this highlighted button, a user can join the meeting without disruptive audio feedback or echoes. The system also checks users into the correct room with the proper location without any manual steps. Google adds that the new update is available to all Google Workspace customers and Workspace Individual subscribers.
