Google Meet is fixing another of the worst parts of video calls TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. Google Meet is fixing another of the worst parts of video calls By Mike Moore published 6 September 2022 Finally stop being deafened on a Google Meet video call (Image credit: Shutterstock.com / sdx15) Audio player loading… One of the biggest problems about video calls could soon be fixed thanks to a new Google Meet update. The video conferencing service has revealed it will now automatically adjust the volume of meeting participants joining a call, hopefully meaning an end to deafening greetings. Google Workspace says that the change was inspired by previous issues that arose when participants using different devices dial in to the same meeting, leading to "discrepancies in volume". Google Meet volume In a blog post (opens in new tab) announcing the news, Google noted that the update should hopefully lead to "smoother meetings, with less disruptions." Users will need to ensure they have turned on Google Meet's noise cancellation capabilities, which are enabled by default in most business and enterprise accounts. Other users can turn this on (opens in new tab) by clicking the More options > Settings > Audio > Noise cancellation options before joining a meeting. The update is rolling out now, and is available to Google Workspace Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Frontline, and Individual customers.Read more> Google Meet is taking over all your video calls (opens in new tab) > Our list of the best online collaboration software around (opens in new tab) > Google Meet calls are about to get a whole lot more interactive (opens in new tab) Google Meet already adjusts the lighting levels for all participants prior to joining a call, helping to improve appearances for all users. The service recently expanded this feature to improve the quality of background effects, making Google Meet better at separating background from foreground, which makes for a far cleaner effect when utilizing features like light adjustment and background blur. This came alongside the launch of a new Meet settings panel that allows users to quickly access effects such as background blur, background images and styles before and during a video call. Google Meet also recently made it easier to share your video feed, meaning starting up online presentations or kicking off team meetings should soon involve a lot less stress, and also allow all participants to be able to share their own video feed with everyone else.We've also rounded up the best business webcams arund Mike MooreDeputy Editor, TechRadar ProMike Moore is Deputy Editor at TechRadar Pro. He has worked as a B2B and B2C tech journalist for nearly a decade, including at one of the UK's leading national newspapers and fellow Future title ITProPortal, and when he's not keeping track of all the latest enterprise and workplace trends, can most likely be found watching, following or taking part in some kind of sport. See more Software news Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to theTechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST POPULARMOST SHARED1The iPhone 14 Pro is made of the wrong stuff; the Pixel 7 proves that to me2Stop saying Mario doesn't have an accent in The Super Mario Bros. Movie3Google Pixel Tablet is what Apple should've done ages ago4RTX 4090 too expensive? Nvidia resurrects another old favorite5More than one million credit card details leaked online1The iPhone 14 Pro is made of the wrong stuff; the Pixel 7 proves that to me2iPhone 15 tipped to come with an upgraded 5G chip3If this feature succeeds for Modern Warfare 2, Microsoft can't ignore it4Apple October launches: the new devices we might see this month5The Rings of Power episode 8 trailer feels like one big Sauron misdirect Technology Magazines (opens in new tab)● (opens in new tab)The best tech tutorials and in-depth reviewsFrom$12.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)