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Google Meet Will Tell You When You're Causing an Echo

And it will tell you what to do about it

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 24, 2021 01:16PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Google Meet now will let you know if you're causing an echo during a meeting, and it will give you tips on how to fix the problem. The new update to Google Meet is intended to make it easier for you to identify and deal with the source of echoing audio if Meet is unable to automatically prevent it. In the event that Google Meet's own audio control functions aren't up to the task, it will notify the culprit directly. Google Echos during video calls are usually caused by your device's speakers projecting audio loud enough for your microphone to catch it. Essentially, your system is picking up its own audio and then re-broadcasting it, creating the feedback. While it's not particularly difficult to fix audio echoes, it can be tricky to pinpoint their source.
Google If the audio feedback is coming from your end, you'll see a red dot on the More Options button and receive a text notification. You can then click on the notification and be taken directly to the Help Center, which will show you the steps you can take to try and fix the problem. Typically it's just a matter of lowering the volume of your speakers, muting yourself when you're not talking, or switching to headphones/earbuds. The rollout for Google Meet's new echo-monitoring feature already has begun and will take another two weeks to finish. Once ready, it will be available for all Google Workspace, G Suite Basic, and G Suite Business customers. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Schedule a Google Meet Google Meet Not Working? How to Fix the Problem How to Fix It When a Zoom Microphone Is Not Working How to Change Your Name on Google Meet How to Fix It When Alexa says the Echo is Offline Google Meet Audio Not Working? How to Fix The Problem How to Fix It When Discord's Audio Keeps Cutting Out How to Fix the Getting Ready Loop in Google Meet How to Fix An Xbox One Mic That Isn't Working How to Fix It When Sound Isn't Working on Instagram How to Use Skype How to Connect Your Android Phone to Alexa How to Fix an Echoing Microphone How to Record on Google Meet How to Fix It When Your Alexa Alarm Isn’t Going Off How to Stop Echoes in Voice Calls Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies