Recording a Meeting in Google Meet Made Simple

Hey there, let me show you how to easily record a meeting in Google Meet. It’s a piece of cake, so don’t worry! Just follow my lead.

First things first, make sure you’re in a meeting on Google Meet. You wouldn’t want to miss out on recording something important, right? Once you’ve joined the meeting, take a look at the bottom right corner of your screen. Do you see the three dots? Great! Click on them and a menu will pop up.

Now, let’s find the magic button. Look for the “Record meeting” option and give it a click. That’s it! You’re now recording the meeting. Piece of cake, right?

But wait, there’s more! Google Meet is a clever tool. It gives you the option to notify everyone in the meeting that it’s being recorded. Isn’t that neat? So, before you start recording, check the box that says “Notify others” if you want to be nice and give your participants a heads-up.

Once you’re done with the meeting and you’ve shared all the wisdom, it’s time to end the recording. Just like before, go to the bottom right corner and click on the three dots. In the menu that appears, select “Stop Recording.” Easy peasy! The recording will be saved to your Google Drive.

Now, remember, recording meetings is a responsibility. Use it wisely and respect the privacy of others. Make sure you only record when it’s necessary and get the consent of the participants if required. We’re all here to collaborate and make great things happen.

So, that’s it! Wasn’t that a breeze? Now you can go ahead and record your meetings like a pro. Happy recording!

Google Meet has become the go-to video conferencing tool for many organizations. You can do a lot on the platform to enhance your virtual meeting experience, from changing your backgrounds to enabling captions. One of the most important features is the ability to record important Google Meet sessions for future reference. But who can actually record a Google Meet call? And can you record a Google Meet meeting on your phone? Let me answer all your questions.

Who Can Record a Call in Google Meet?

Before I tell you how to record a call in Google Meet, it’s important to know that not everyone can do it. Recording a meeting is only available for Google Workspace accounts or Google One subscribers who pay for 2TB or more of storage space.

For Workspace accounts, the administrator must have enabled the Google Meet recording functionality. If it’s enabled, you can record a Google Meet call as a host or co-host. However, if the host management option is turned off, anyone within the same Google Workspace organization can record the Meet call.

If you’re not a part of the host organization, you can only record the call if you’re promoted to co-host.

One important thing to note is that you can only record Google Meet calls from your PC. The recording functionality is not available on the Android or iPhone app. Unfortunately, there’s no easy solution for this limitation.

If you want to try out recording in Google Meet and see if it meets your needs, you can sign up for a free Google Workspace account.

How to Record a Meeting in Google Meet From the Web

Recording meetings in Google Meet is simple and easy on the web. Here’s how you do it:

1. Open your web browser on your PC.
2. Go to Google Meet.
3. Click on “New Meeting”.
4. Choose whether you want to start an instant meeting or create a meeting for later. For this guide, we’ll start an instant meeting.
5. Once you’ve joined the meeting, click on the activities icon at the bottom right. You should see a button that looks like three dots.
6. In the activities menu, click on “Recording”.
7. Under the “Recording” menu, choose “Start recording”.
8. A confirmation popup will appear. Click on “Start” to begin recording the call.

If you want to stop a recording, simply click on the activities icon, then select Recording followed by Stop recording.

When you use Google Meet’s built-in recorder, it captures not only what is being presented but also any captions and the voice of the active speaker.

If you need to, you can change your Google Meet name before joining a meeting.

How to Share Recorded Google Meet Calls

Whenever you record a meeting using Google Meet’s recorder, the file is uploaded directly to your Google Drive in .SBV format. You (the organizer) and the person who started the recording will receive an email with the Drive link. The file is also added to the calendar event automatically.

To play the file on your computer, you can use VLC player.

To share the recorded meeting with your team members, go to the Meet Recordings folder in Google Drive, right-click on it, choose Share, enter your team member’s email address, and click Send.

How to Record on Google Meet Without a Google Workspace Account

If you don’t have a Google account associated with Google Workspace, you can use a Chrome extension to record a meeting on Google Meet.

1. Go to the tl;dv extension page on Chrome Web Store.
2. Click Add to Chrome button.
3. Choose Add extension on the confirmation popup.
4. After adding the extension to Chrome, you’ll be taken to the Sign-in page. You can sign in with your Google or Microsoft account.
5. Join the Google Meet call you want to record.
6. Click the tl;dv button from the bottom list of options.
7. In the Someone wants to join popup, choose Allow to let the Meeting note-taker join the call and start recording.
8. Once you’re done recording the call, tap the tl;dv button again.
9. Click Stop and save on the stop recording popup.

You can access all your saved meetings from your tl;dv library. This Chrome extension also transcribes the call with speaker notes, which makes it easier to follow large meetings.

How to Record a Meeting in Google Meet on Android and iPhone

As I mentioned earlier, you can’t record Google Meet calls using the Android or iPhone app. Your only option is to use a screen recorder app on your phone. However, keep in mind that these apps won’t capture the audio during the call. As a workaround, you can enable captions for the call.

1. Join the Google Meet call you want to record on your iPhone.
2. Tap the three vertical dots at the bottom right.
3. Choose Show captions from the popup options.
4. Then use the built-in screen recording functionality of your phone to record the Meet call.

Can You Record a Google Meet Call Without Permission?

With Google Meet’s built-in record feature, all participants are notified when you start or stop recording a meeting. So while you don’t need explicit permission from everyone on a Meet call to record it, they will be aware of when you’re recording.

If you’re a participant and want to record a Google Meet call without permission, you’ll need to use a screen recorder tool on your PC or mobile phone. However, it’s important to note that recording a video call without permission is not advisable as it is unethical.

Restricted Recording Capabilities on Google Meet is a Safety Feature

Google Meet has certain limitations on recording calls to ensure privacy is protected. This allows you to have important and confidential discussions with your team members during video conferences. It’s a safety feature.

Want to compare video conferencing platforms? Check out our detailed Google Meet vs. Zoom comparison to help you make a choice.

FAQs

Q. Can I record a Google Meet for free?

A. Recording in Google Meet is only available for Google Workspace or Google One subscribers paying for 2TB or higher storage.

Q. How to record Google Meet on your phone with audio?

A. There are various screen recording apps that you can use on your Android and iPhone to record meetings. However, these apps can only record the screen’s content, not the audio. As a workaround, enable captions and then record the meeting.