Introduction

Google Meet is a popular video conferencing platform that allows users to connect and collaborate in real-time from anywhere in the world. One of the useful features of Google Meet is the ability to record meetings, which can be especially helpful for team meetings, lectures, or presentations.

Recording a Google Meet session is easy and straightforward, and there are a few different ways to do it depending on your needs. In this guide, we will go over the various options for recording Google Meet sessions and how to use them.

How to Record a Google Meet Session

There are two main ways to record a Google Meet session: using the built-in recording feature in Google Meet or using a third-party screen recording tool. Let's go over each option in more detail.

Option 1: Use the Built-in Recording Feature in Google Meet

One of the easiest ways to record a Google Meet session is to use the built-in recording feature in the app. Here's how to do it:

1. Start a Google Meet session as you normally would.

2. At the bottom of the screen, click the More button (it looks like three dots).

3. From the drop-down menu, select Record meeting.

4. A notification will appear asking you to confirm that you want to record the meeting. Click Start recording to begin.

5. Once the recording has started, you will see a notification in the top-right corner of the screen indicating that the meeting is being recorded. To stop the recording, simply click the Stop recording button in the top-right corner of the screen.

Please note that only the host of the meeting has the ability to start and stop the recording. Additionally, all participants in the meeting will be notified when the recording starts and stops.

Option 2: Use a Third-Party Screen Recording Tool

Another option for recording a Google Meet session is to use a third-party screen recording tool. There are many screen recording tools available, both free and paid, that allow you to record your screen and audio. Some popular options include OBS Studio, Zoom, and QuickTime Player (for Mac users).

To use a third-party screen recording tool to record a Google Meet session, simply follow these steps:

1. Start the screen recording tool of your choice.

2. Open the Google Meet session in your web browser.

3. Select the portion of your screen that you want to record (this should include the Google Meet window).

4. Click the Start recording button in the screen recording tool to begin the recording.

Once the recording has started, you can use the Google Meet session as you normally would. To stop the recording, simply click the Stop recording button in the screen recording tool.

Setting Up Google Meet Recording

Before you can start recording your Google Meet sessions, you need to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to do so. If you are the organizer of the meeting, you should already have the ability to record. If you are a participant, you will need to ask the organizer to give you permission to record.

To enable recording in Google Meet, click on the "More options" (three dots) icon in the bottom right corner of the screen and select "Record meeting." If you do not see this option, it means that you do not have permission to record the meeting.

Automatic and Manual Recording Options

Google Meet offers both automatic and manual recording options. Automatic recording is enabled by default and will automatically start recording when the meeting starts and stop when the meeting ends. Manual recording, on the other hand, requires you to manually start and stop the recording using the steps described above.

To change the recording mode in Google Meet, click on the "More options" icon and select "Record meeting" to toggle between automatic and manual recording.

Accessing Recorded Google Meet Sessions

Once you have recorded a Google Meet session, you can access the recorded video by following these steps:

1. Go to the Google Meet homepage and sign in.

2. Click on the "Recorded" tab on the left side of the screen.

3. You will see a list of all your recorded Google Meet sessions. Click on the one you want to access.

4. The recorded video will start playing in the browser.

How to Enable Google Meet Recording

To enable Google Meet recording, follow these steps:

1. Start a Google Meet video call or meeting.

2. Click the three dots in the bottom right corner of the screen.

3. Select "Record meeting" from the menu.

4. A notification will appear to confirm that the recording has started.

5. How to Stop and Save the Google Meet Recording

To stop and save the Google Meet recording, follow these steps:

1. Click the three dots in the bottom right corner of the screen.

2. Select "Stop recording" from the menu.

3. A notification will appear to confirm that the recording has stopped.

4. The recorded video will be automatically saved to your Google Drive account.

How to View and Share the Google Meet Recording

To view and share the Google Meet recording, follow these steps:

1. Go to your Google Drive account.

2. Find the recorded video file in the "Meet recordings" folder.

3. Click on the file to open it.

4. To share the recording, click the "Share" button in the top right corner of the screen.

5. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to share the recording with, and click "Send."

Benefits of Using Google Meet Recording

There are several benefits to using the Google Meet recording feature:

1. Recordings can be used to review meetings or presentations at a later time.

2. Recordings can be shared with people who were not able to attend the meeting.

3. Recordings can be used for training or educational purposes.

4. Recordings can be used to create a written transcript of the meeting.

Tips for Using Google Meet Recording

Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the Google Meet recording feature:

1. Make sure all participants are aware that the meeting is being recorded.

2. Test the recording feature before the meeting to ensure it is working properly.

3. Make sure you have enough storage space in your Google Drive account to save the recording.

4. Use the "Mute" feature to minimize background noise during the recording.

Common Questions about Google Meet Recording

Here are some common questions about the Google Meet recording feature:

• Is the Google Meet recording feature free?

Yes, the Google Meet recording feature is free to use with a Google account.

• Can I edit the recorded video?

Yes, you can use a video editing tool to trim or edit the recorded video.

• Can I download the recorded video to my computer?

Yes, you can download the recorded video to your computer by right-clicking on the file in Google Drive and selecting "Download."

• Can I record a Google Meet call on my phone?

Yes, you can record a Google Meet call on your phone by using a screen recording app.

Conclusion

As you can see, it's easy to record a Google Meet session using either the built-in recording feature in the app or a third-party screen recording tool. Whether you're looking to record a team meeting, a lecture, or a presentation, Google Meet's recording feature has you covered. So the next time you need to record a Google Meet session, you'll know exactly how to do it.

How Hume Can Help

It is possible to use Hume in conjunction with Google Meet to record, transcribe, and summarize interviews. Here's how it could work:

Set up a Google Meet for your interview and invite the relevant participants.

Start the Hume recording process during the Google Meet. Hume has a feature that allows you to record audio and video from the interview, as well as capture any shared screens or documents.

After the interview is finished, Hume will transcribe the audio and video into text and provide a summary of the key points and themes discussed during the interview.

The transcription and summary can then be shared with the hiring team and used to inform the hiring decision.

Using Hume in conjunction with Google Meet can help streamline the interview process and provide hiring teams with more objective data to make better hiring decisions. It can also help train interviewers to be more effective by providing a written record of the interview that can be reviewed and analyzed.