Configure Google Meet hardware devices to trust private certificate authorities

What’s changingGoogle Meet hardware devices can now trust HTTPS certificates signed by a private certificate authority (CA). This simplifies the process of setting up and managing third-party user control interfaces (UCIs), especially in high impact meeting spaces with systems like Q-SYS.Previously, you had to get certificates signed by a public CA to enable Google Meet hardware touch controllers to load third-party UCIs. This process was often time-consuming and expensive, and required frequent renewals.Now, Google Meet hardware devices can trust certificates signed by a private certificate authority, enabling them to securely load a third-party room control system's UCI. This gives you more control over your network security and eliminates the costs and complexities associated with public certificate signing.Getting startedAdmins: Visit the Help Center to learn more about setting up an HTTPS certificate authority and setting up a 3rd-party control system. Admin console >Menu > Devices > Networks > CertificatesEnd users: There is no end user impact or action required.Rollout paceRapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 23, 2025AvailabilityAvailable to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devicesPlease note that Android devices aren’t supported yet.ResourcesGoogle Workspace Admin Help: Set up an HTTPS certificate authorityGoogle Workspace Admin Help: Integrate third-party control systems

Feb 2, 2025 - 18:03

Configure Google Meet hardware devices to trust private certificate authorities

What’s changing

Google Meet hardware devices can now trust HTTPS certificates signed by a private certificate authority (CA). This simplifies the process of setting up and managing third-party user control interfaces (UCIs), especially in high impact meeting spaces with systems like Q-SYS.

Previously, you had to get certificates signed by a public CA to enable Google Meet hardware touch controllers to load third-party UCIs. This process was often time-consuming and expensive, and required frequent renewals.

Now, Google Meet hardware devices can trust certificates signed by a private certificate authority, enabling them to securely load a third-party room control system's UCI. This gives you more control over your network security and eliminates the costs and complexities associated with public certificate signing.