Google Meet now supports sending 1080p HD video

Google Meet now supports sending 1080p HD video from Chrome OS meeting room hardware

We previously launched support for sending full HD video (1080p) in Meet on the web, and we’re now extending that capability to Google Meet room hardware based on ChromeOS.

Google Meet will use full HD when the additional bandwidth is needed for sharp video from the room, such as:

On large screens: When others in the call are viewing the room on large monitors or TVs with a layout that makes 1080p necessary, such as full-screen views in Spotlight mode, 1:1 calls or dual-screen rooms.
When someone pins your video: If a person in the meeting “pins” the room, Meet will send the highest available quality.
When the meeting is being recorded: Recorded meetings use full HD from the room for the saved meeting video.

Full HD is available from devices that use a high-resolution camera and can handle the additional processing over a fast, stable internet connection. Meet will continue to automatically adjust video quality downwards if network constraints are detected to ensure a smooth meeting experience.

Getting started

Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
End users: There is no end user setting for this feature; the upgrade happens seamlessly in the background when conditions are met.

Rollout pace

Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now

Availability

Available to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devices

Resources

Google Meet Help: Learn how to view people in Google Meet
Google Meet Help: Pin or mute Google Meet participants
Google Meet hardware Help: Adjust your view of meeting participants in a Meet hardware room
Google Meet hardware Help: Google Meet hardware certification program for ChromeOS peripherals & devices
Google Workspace Admin Help: Prepare your network for Meet meetings & live streams
Google Workspace Updates Blog: Google Meet now supports high definition video for meeting recording and devices

Yes, that is correct. Following the initial rollout of 1080p video for Google Meet on the web, Google has officially expanded 1080p Full HD video transmission capabilities to Google Meet room hardware running on ChromeOS. [1, 2]

How 1080p Transmission Works in Meeting Rooms

To prevent unnecessary bandwidth strain, Google Meet does not broadcast in 1080p constantly. Instead, the system intelligently upgrades the room’s video quality feed under specific scenarios where the crisp, high-resolution detail is actually necessary: [1, 3]

Large Display Layouts: When remote participants view the meeting room on large external monitors or television screens, particularly in full-screen views like Spotlight mode, 1:1 calls, or dual-screen setups. [1]
Pinned Video Feed: If any active participant in the meeting decides to “pin” the specific meeting room’s video feed to their layout. [1]
Active Meeting Recording: When a meeting session is being natively recorded, the room will push Full HD video to ensure the final saved file preserves maximum quality. [1]

Hardware and Network Requirements

Meeting rooms must fulfill specific operational baselines to utilize the upgrade: [1, 4]

Peripherals: The room configuration must feature a high-resolution, 1080p-capable camera.
Processing Power: The localized ChromeOS compute system must have enough processing capacity to handle the extra data load.
Bandwidth Control: A fast, stable internet connection is required. If the network experiences sudden constraints or congestion, Meet will automatically scale the resolution down to keep the audio and overall meeting experience smooth. [1, 5]

The update applies universally across managed ChromeOS room platforms, requiring no manual intervention from IT administrators to activate basic video thresholds. More technical rollout details and peripheral compatibility criteria can be tracked via the Google Workspace Updates Blog. [1, 6, 7]

Are you managing a fleet of Google Meet hardware kits? Let me know if you need help looking into network architecture optimization for 1080p or verifying camera compatibility lists.