Explaining how to start a meeting on Google (Hangout) Meet! Compared to Zoom

Around April 9, 2020, the name suddenly changed from Hangout Meet to Google Meet.

Furthermore, on April 29, 2020, any Google user will be able to start using Google Meet!

Google (hangout) meet is available for free to all Google users! Which is more convenient compared to zoom?

What is Google (Hangout) Meet?

This is a highly secure online conferencing tool provided by Google that is useful in business situations.

It's the same as Zoom and Skype. I decided to use Google (Hangout) Meet after the vulnerability issue of Zoom came up. I want my customers to be able to participate in online courses with peace of mind!

Furthermore, since Google (Hangout) Meet is a subscription-based service that enables simultaneous online meetings with multiple people, we are now refraining from holding group lessons for WordPress beginners due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, so we are also making preparations to resume group lessons.

⇒The content will be different from the usual WordPress group course.[Online event] Would you like to share some time writing a WordPress blog? You can also ask questions on the spot while learning tips on how to write a blog!We are currently holding these classes. Until you get used to group classes on Google Meet, you can join for the same price of 500 yen!

To use Google (hangout) meet, you need to register with G Suit and pay a subscription, which costs 680 yen per month. If you think of it as the cost of one lunch (cheap), isn't that a reasonable price to pay?

We will introduce in detail how to register and set up G Suit with screen captures. Please drop by!

Setting up the DNS for G Suit was a little difficult.

Try using Google (Hangout) Meet with G Suite Basic!

Google (hangout) meet functions available on G Suit Basic

The number of simultaneous participants in Google (hangout) meet varies depending on the G Suit plan. The Basic plan allows up to 100 people. That's plenty for most people.

The Business plan is for 150 users, and the Enterprise plan is for 250 users.

This is the only difference between the plans; all other features are the same.

As the shift to online continues, Enterprise plans will be offered for all plans until the end of September.

Google extends free premium features of its web conferencing service "Meet" until the end of September! I used the following as reference.

Useful features of Google (Hangout) Meet! Compared to Zoom

I have been using Zoom for a long time, so I would like to compare the ease of use of Google (Hangout) Meet compared to Zoom.

A unique URL is issued for each conference room.

When you set up a meeting with Google (Hangout) Meet, a unique URL is issued for each meeting, which can be accessed without a password.

When you set up a meeting with Zoom by specifying a time, a unique URL and even a password will be issued.

This is the same for Google and Zoom. Google does not require a password, but security has been strengthened, so it should be fine without a password.

Create an event from Google Calendar and issue a meeting room URL

You can set up a Google (hangout) meet from Google Calendar. You can also create meetings from Google Calendar using the Zoom app.

In this respect, there is no difference between Google (Hangout) Meet and Zoom.

You can join online meetings without installing an app

Zoom requires the installation of a dedicated app, whereas Google (Hangout) Meet works on a browser, so no app needs to be installed. However, a dedicated app is required to access from a smartphone.

Requirements for Google (hangout) meet include

• chromet
• Fire fox
• Safari
• Edge

It says that you can use it without installing the app. For smartphones, you will need to install a dedicated app to join Google (Hangout) Meet.

Security

Zoom's vulnerability has been highlighted

• Google bans employees from using Zoom
• Taiwanese government agencies ban use of Zoom
• US Senate bans use of Zoom

As of April 2020, articles like this one are appearing online. I was worried that the ban would come soon in Japan too, so I switched to Google (hangout) meet early. Since it's Google, I think that even if a security vulnerability is found, it will be resolved quickly.

Number of simultaneous online meeting participants

Zoom's free plan allows for up to 40 minutes for simultaneous meetings with three or more participants, and unlimited time for one-on-one meetings.

In the case of Google (Hangout) Meet, even with Basic, up to 100 people can participate in online meetings at the same time.

No makeup required! Snap Camera app

You can use the Snap Camera app, which automatically enables video recording on both Zoom and Google (Hangour) Meet. The installation location for the app is listed below.

Snap Camera: A video editing app you should install now

Participation possible without membership registration

You do not need to create an account for either Zoom or Google (Hangout) Meet. You can join Google (Hangout) Meet even if you do not have a Google account!

No password required

Unlike Zoom, there is no system for generating passwords. Each meeting has its own unique URL, allowing you to start a meeting safely without a password.

Screen sharing feature is problematic

Since Zoom runs on an app, even if you use the screen sharing function to share a browser or file, the Zoom app will shrink and you will always be able to see the other person's face, whereas Google (Hangout) Meet runs on a browser, so the other person's face will be visible on the browser.

Therefore, if you display a different browser or share a PowerPoint presentation in full screen, you will not be able to see the other person's face. In other words, you will not be able to see the other person's reaction.

In this regard, I hope that the screen sharing function of Google (Hangout) Meet will be improved!

Summary of the differences between Zoom and Google (Hangout) Meet

There is not much difference between Zoom and Google (Hangout) Meet. Since it is a paid plan, you can participate in online meetings at the same time if you also use a paid plan for Zoom. The reason for choosing Google (Hangout) Meet isSecurity and Trust in Googleit might be?

We will continue to introduce how to use Google (Hangout) Meet.

If you want to know how to register for G Suite,

Try using Google (Hangout) Meet with G Suite Basic!

How to add Google (hangout) meet online conference

First, how to add an online meeting to Google (Hungout) Meet

1. Schedule a video meeting with Google Calendar
2. Add video conferencing from Meet (Meet app for smartphones)
3. Add video conferencing from Outlook (PC only)

There are three patterns. 1 is a schedule, so you can issue a meeting URL in advance and share it with your customers. 2 and 3 are ways to start a video conference when you want to start a meeting immediately.

Schedule a video meeting with Google Calendar

Google CalendarGo to and issue a Google Meet meeting URL in advance and schedule the meeting.

Click [Create]

At this time, make sure that the top right corner is G Suit! If a different account is displayed, switch accounts.

Click [More options]

Expand [Add video conferencing]

Up to 250 people can participate!

Check the online meeting URL

The online meeting URL to be accessed on the day will be issued here. You can either share this URL with your guests or add them as guests by entering their email addresses on the right.

• title
• place
• notification
• Free Text

Fill out the necessary fields freely and click [Save].

If you add a guest

You'll be asked if you want to send an invitation email to your guests, so choose the appropriate option.

google(hangout) meet online meeting schedule completed

There will be a URL link, so on the day of the event you can enter the online conference room by simply clicking the URL on the calendar.

An email will be sent to the invited guests.

You will receive an email like the one below.

Add video conferencing via Meet (or the app for smartphones)

This time, we will show you how to add a video conference from Meet on your PC.

google(hangout) meetFirst, access it.
https://meet.google.com/

Select Join or Start a Meeting

At the bottom of this screen you will see a list of meetings that have already been scheduled.

Enter the meeting code

Since I want to create a new meeting, I will leave it blank and click [Continue].

Instant meeting launch

The meeting will start immediately.

Allow use of camera and microphone

The meeting preparation is complete, and you can join the meeting immediately by clicking [Join Now]. A unique URL is also issued for each meeting.

Add User

Send the meeting URL or invite users by adding users. This completes the setup of the conference room. Start an online meeting on your browser.

Add video conferencing from Outlook

Since I have to start by installing the Outlook add-on, I'll report back on the details after I've finished setting it up! Here are some reference sites.

How to add a Meeting to Outlook

How to use Google (hangout) Meet

Access the issued URL

• Chrome
• safari
• firefox
• Edge
• IE11

Now, access the issued/invited URL. If you are using a smartphone, install the dedicated app.

If it is not compatible, the following message will be displayed, so just access it with a different browser. It seems that Edge was not the latest version, so the following message was displayed. I clicked on Download Edge to update to the latest version.

View notifications

When I tried to access it, a notification would appear saying [Allow] or [Block]. In an instant, it would switch to the login screen.

You can't access it unless you log in to Google.

I thought the instructions said that anyone could participate without creating a Google user account, but I couldn't proceed unless I selected an account.

Log in to your Google account and access the URL again.

• Using the Microphone
• Using the camera

Click [Allow].

[Participant] Request to participate

Click Request to Join.

[Host] Acceptance

You will be notified that someone has requested to join the meeting, so click Accept.

You can now start your online meeting.

Share your screen

Click View Now at the bottom right to share your screen.

• Your Full Screen will share your entire PC screen. You can show your desktop, folders, etc.
• In a window, only the window you select (browser or file) is shared.

Expand your functionality with the Grid Display App

There is an extension for Chrome called [Google Meet Grid View]. Click Add to Chrome to extend it so that you can display grids in Google Meet.

Survey after Google Meet ends

When you finish an online meeting, a survey about your audio and video is displayed. I feel that Google Meet is improving every day.

In fact, since I first used Google (hangout) meet in mid-April, the audio and images have been updated every time I use Google (hangout) meet. I no longer experience any issues such as delayed images or audio interruptions. Screen sharing also works without any problems.

Online meeting rooms that are accessible with peace of mind

This allows your customers to access online conference rooms with peace of mind.

Is Zoom better? Or Google(Hangou) Meet?

I'll try it out and let you know!
Many people are used to Zoom, so many people are still hesitant to use Google (Hangout) Meet. I would like to spread the word about it!

Try using Google (Hangout) Meet with G Suite Basic!

May 2, 2020 Start Google Meet from Gmail

Google Meet is now available in Gmail! It says that you can now easily start or join meetings from Gmail. However, this is a feature that is not available for free members. There is no Meet option for free accounts.

Join a Google Meet meeting

When you click [Join Meeting], you will be taken to the following screen, where you can immediately join the meeting!

How to issue a meeting room URL for a free Meet account

While I was recommending Google Meet to a customer, he asked me, "I don't know how to start a meeting!"

Access Google Meet

Google Meet

If you want to start a meeting immediately

Click Start a Meeting on the left.

The video will appear on the left and the image below will appear on the right, and you can open a meeting by sharing the URL.

Schedule a Google Meet

In many cases, you may want to provide your customers with the Google Meet access URL in advance. In that case, click [+ Schedule a video conference from Google Calendar].

Register with Google Calendar

You will be redirected to Google Calendar. A link to the meeting will be issued, so you can share it to issue a URL in advance.

A different URL is issued each time. Also, it's not like you can only access the meeting at a certain time because you scheduled it, so even if the meeting is suddenly rescheduled, you can still hold the meeting with the same URL.