GOOGLE HANGOUTS SCREEN SHARING WINDOWS FOR FREE

Later this year, the Duo app will be upgraded to Google Meet, our single video communications service.

Users will be able to easily schedule video conferences, in addition to video calling to instantly connect with a person or group. Google Meet features are coming to the Duo app. I have tried with other Mozilla FireFox and I am able to share my screen but not with Google Chrome. Google Meet and Duo combine for secure online video calling. For some reason, Im unable to share my screen using Google Meet. Google’s Hangout Video Calls bring easy video conferencing and screen sharing to your desktop. Note: If you disable the Screen Recording permission from System Preferences, you'll need to re-enable it again in the future. I am able to use Hangouts / Google Meet / Google Chat for chat, video & audio call, as well as joining meetings.

You will not be able to screen share until you quit and restart Google Chrome. If you already have a Google account, you can share your screen during audio and video calls with other users for free using your web browser. You may need to click the unlock icon in the bottom-left to enable the feature (you may have to enter your computer password).Ĥ. Until Google improves the video codec, and provides us with better screen sharing, this seems to be the easiest/best Google solution. Now that you’re in an active call, click on Present Now located at the bottom-right corner of the window. Once you’re in the Google Meet home menu, click on Join now to begin a video chat session. From the Privacy tab select the “Screen Recording” setting from the left-side list.Ĭheck the box next to Google Chrome (or the browser you are using - Safari/Firefox/Edge etc) to allow screen sharing for your video call/meeting. Launch Google Chrome on your computer, head over to, and sign in with your Google account. If you do not see the dialog above or you are unable to screen share, manually open System Preferences using the Apple menu on the top left of your screen (see below).ģ. When you first join a meeting on MacOS, you’ll be asked to enable the Screen Recording permission for Google Chrome.ġ. When you see the following dialog, click 'Open System Preferences'.

GOOGLE HANGOUTS SCREEN SHARING WINDOWS FOR FREE

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