Google Meet finally supports 1080p video calls, but only for paying subscribers. In a update on WednesdayGoogle says it’s bringing the upgrade to select Workspace and Google One users.
Plus, you can only access 1080p video calls on the web-based version of Google Meet, and it all depends on whether your computer’s webcam actually supports the resolution. Google also notes that you need extra bandwidth to transmit 1080p video and says it will automatically adjust your resolution if bandwidth is “limited”.
The feature is not enabled by default, but it can be turn it on by selecting and then hitting the three dots in the top right corner of your video feed Turn on HD video. Since Google Meet previously only supported resolutions of 720p or lower, it’s nice that we’re finally getting a chance to see our peers more clearly. Other video conferencing apps including Zoom And Microsoft Teamsalready have support for 1080p calls.
Google says 1080p video calling is available to all users with the following plans: Workspace Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Starter, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus, Enterprise Essentials, and Frontline. It is also available to users with a Google One subscription that supports at least 2 TB of storage.
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