Present content from camera in Google Meet
What’s changingWe’re introducing a new capability that lets users directly present content from their camera feed into a meeting, for example a document camera, video production tool, or an external camera. This is helpful for customers who utilize external production systems or other dedicated cameras to share video content during meetings, including:Streaming produced video content (e.g., for town hall meetings).Professional sharing live feeds from external video source (e.g. microscope, camera)Educators presenting paper content using a document camera.Additionally, Presenting content from a camera supports up to 1080p/30FPS.Additional detailsWe're also introducing several improvements to the overall screen sharing functionality to make presenting smoother and more efficient: Starting any type of screen sharing (i.e. desktop, window or tab) is faster than before.Additionally, video quality during screen sharing is sharper and provides better handling of dynamic scenes, such as scrolling text or video content.To minimize disruptions, any previous presentation will now automatically resume if a second presenter stops sharing their screen.We've also updated the user interface to make the screen sharing button larger and positioned more intuitively alongside other key controls, making it easier to find when you need it.Getting startedAdmins: There is no admin control for this feature.End users: Visit the Help Center to learn more about presenting content from a camera in Google Meet.Rollout paceRapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 4, 2025Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 11, 2025AvailabilityAvailable for Google WorkspaceBusiness Standard and PlusEnterprise Standard and PlusFrontline StandardEnterprise Essentials and Enterprise Essentials PlusEducation Plus, the Teaching & Learning add-on, as well as the Endopoint Education UpgradeWorkspace Individual SubscribersResourcesGoogle Help: Presenting content from a camera in Google Meet
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What’s changing
We’re introducing a new capability that lets users directly present content from their camera feed into a meeting, for example a document camera, video production tool, or an external camera. This is helpful for customers who utilize external production systems or other dedicated cameras to share video content during meetings, including:
- Streaming produced video content (e.g., for town hall meetings).
- Professional sharing live feeds from external video source (e.g. microscope, camera)
- Educators presenting paper content using a document camera.
Additionally, Presenting content from a camera supports up to 1080p/30FPS.
Additional details
We're also introducing several improvements to the overall screen sharing functionality to make presenting smoother and more efficient:
- Starting any type of screen sharing (i.e. desktop, window or tab) is faster than before.
- Additionally, video quality during screen sharing is sharper and provides better handling of dynamic scenes, such as scrolling text or video content.
- To minimize disruptions, any previous presentation will now automatically resume if a second presenter stops sharing their screen.
- We've also updated the user interface to make the screen sharing button larger and positioned more intuitively alongside other key controls, making it easier to find when you need it.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: Visit the Help Center to learn more about presenting content from a camera in Google Meet.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 4, 2025
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 11, 2025
Availability
Available for Google Workspace
- Business Standard and Plus
- Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Frontline Standard
- Enterprise Essentials and Enterprise Essentials Plus
- Education Plus, the Teaching & Learning add-on, as well as the Endopoint Education Upgrade
- Workspace Individual Subscribers