Zoom is going to work a lot closer with one of its biggest rivals, and I couldn’t be happier
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The wait is over as Google Meet users can now join Zoom calls directly from their own devices without having to install the Zoom client.
Initial announced last October and slated for a late 2022 launch, Google has finally announced that users can now join Zoom calls from compatible devices. Specifically, Zoom meetings from Google Meet hardware devices and Google Meet meetings from Zoom Rooms.
While this may be welcome news for businesses that prefer to use Google Meet as their video conferencing platform but interact with other organizations using Zoom, there are a few caveats.
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“Zoom interoperability supports core video conferencing features. Some advanced features, such as polling, wired presence, and dual screen support, may not be available when using Meet hardware to join Zoom Meetings and vice versa. Google Workspace blog (opens in new tab) is reading.
The company is set to support both scheduled and code participation, and users can also bypass the waiting room if a host so desires.
The most welcome news, though, is that users don’t need to upgrade their plan to join Zoom calls, and it’s a free feature for all eligible users, including all Google Workspace and G Suite accounts.
Account admins can disable the feature, but it’s automatically enabled by default. The rollout of these admin settings has already begun, but it may take up to a week to appear in some accounts, and end users will be able to access it from January 26, 2023. Likewise, the feature will become available to Zoom users who want to join Google Encounters on January 26.
In addition, Google Meet already supports interoperability between it and Cisco Webex, making it one of the most versatile platforms for many business users.