How to start and join a Google Meet on mobile

To begin, you need to install the Google Meet app on your device; you will be able to find and install the app from the app store on your smartphone or tablet.

Starting a Google Meet Video Call

  • Open the Google Meet App

  • Tap "New Meeting"

  • To invite others to the call, you need to share the meeting details that appear. These details can also be found under the information icon (i).

You have now successfully started a new video call.

Joining a Google Meet Video Call

Note: Currently (April 2020) to join a Google Meet video call using the Google Meet mobile app you must have a G Suite account, if you don’t have one you need to join using your laptop, as described in the instructions below.

  • Open the Google Meet App

  • Tap "Meeting Code"

  • Enter the meeting code you have been given.  This is the last part of the web address that got shared with you.

    • For Example:

      • If the web address given to you was https://meet.google.com/znv-emqw-hvp

      • You would enter "znv-emqw-hvp"

      • (Alternatively you can join the call on your laptop by going directly to the web address in Chrome)

  • Then click "Join Meeting"

You will now have successfully joined the meeting.