Google Enhances Meet with New External Camera Video Presentation Feature

Google has launched a new feature for Google Meet that allows users to show video from an external camera directly during meetings. This option supports video resolutions up to 1080p at 30 frames per second.

The “Show from Camera” feature provides a more integrated method for handling certain video inputs compared to some existing workarounds. It may be simpler than configuring OBS Studio, where users must arrange various video sources in scenes, enable a virtual camera output, and then adjust settings in Google Meet to specifically select the «OBS Virtual Camera» as their video input.

Additionally, Google has shared several enhancements to improve the overall screen-sharing experience in Meet. Initiating any type of screen demonstration is now faster, and the video quality during screen sharing has been upgraded due to improved handling of dynamic content, such as scrolling text or embedded videos. To minimize interruptions, if a second presenter stops sharing their screen, the previous presentation will now automatically resume.

The rollout of the camera presentation feature and these screen-sharing improvements has begun for Rapid Release users. Those on the Scheduled Release will start receiving updates on June 11, 2025. Google notes that deployment could take up to 15 days. Most Google Workspace accounts, including Business Standard and Plus, various Enterprise and Education tiers, as well as Workspace Individual subscribers, will have access to these features.

Previously, Google announced the introduction of a speech translation feature in Google Meet. This Gemini-based function was unveiled at the Google I/O conference, and the AI-generated translation preserves the speaker’s tone, sound, and expression. It is available in beta for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers.