Now available A refreshed user interface for Google Meet.

Now available: A refreshed user interface for Google Meet hardware touch controllers on Neat and Poly devices

On August 26, 2026, we are officially launching our updated user interface for Neat touch controllers and the Poly TC8.

Overall, the design allows users to concentrate on their meetings rather than searching for controls, resulting in a more efficient and aesthetically pleasing experience.

Here’s what you can expect:

Simplified Access to Key Controls: The controls you use most frequently, like mute and hand raise, are more prominent and easily accessible, helping you cut down on time searching for features and spend more time focusing on your meeting.
Intuitively Organized Features:
- In-meeting experience: If you need to access more advanced features, like camera controls or the meeting layout, you can find them under the “More actions” menu. This keeps the main interface clean while ensuring less frequently used features are still readily accessible.
- Pre-call experience: You’ll also notice a refresh for the pre-call meeting UI, which prominently features the option to enter a meeting code or nickname, and a drop-down menu for Webex or Zoom meetings.
A Familiar Interface: The touch controller UI will now look and feel similar to the Google Meet UI as seen on Laptop & Desktop devices, which will help navigating the menu more intuitively.

Pre-meeting experience UI refresh Neat/Poly touch controller will now have

Now available: A refreshed user interface for Google Meet hardware touch controllers on Neat and Poly devices

In-meeting experience UI refresh featuring quick action controls

This launch brings the modern UI experience to an expanded lineup of hardware, ensuring visual consistency across your meeting rooms. These improvements are designed to reduce user friction and support tickets by mirroring the exact interaction layout users are already accustomed to on their individual workstations.

Expanding availability

With the addition of Neat Pad andPoly TC8, we are continuing our commitment to expanding support for the new UI across all Google Meet touch controllers, including various Android Open Source Project (AOSP) ecosystem devices.

Getting started

Admins: This feature will be enabled by default for supported Neat Pad and, Poly TC8. You can visit the Help Center to learn more about managing settings and layouts for your organization’s devices.
End users: No action is required. You will automatically see the updated, intuitive interface the next time you interact with your in-room touch controller. Visit the Help Center to learn more about using the new Google Meet Hardware touchscreen features.

Rollout pace

Early Preview devices: Gradual rollout (up to 7 days for feature visibility) starting on August 26, 2026
Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 3 days for feature visibility) starting on September 2nd, 2026

Availability

Available to all Google Workspace customers with supported Google Meet hardware devices.

Resources

Google Workspace Admin Help: Using the new Google Meet Hardware touchscreen
Google Help: Try the new Google Meet Hardware touch controller UI

Google has officially released a refreshed user interface for Google Meet hardware touch controllers, expanding support to Neat Pad and Poly TC8 devices. The update aligns the meeting room touchscreen experience with the familiar design used on laptops and desktops, minimizing user confusion and lowering IT support tickets. [1, 2]

Key Interface Changes

Prominent Main Controls: Frequently used actions like mute and hand raise are placed front and center on the home screen. [1, 2]
Streamlined “More Actions” Menu: Advanced features like Present, Chat, meeting layouts, and Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera controls are consolidated here to keep the main screen clean. [3, 4]
Updated Pre-Call Screen: Features a prominent text entry for meeting codes or nicknames, alongside a quick drop-down menu to jump into third-party Webex or Zoom interop meetings. [1]
Compact Volume Bar: Redesigned to take up less space, allowing users to tap the volume icons directly if the slider is too small. [4]
Dark Mode Only: The newly redesigned user interface is exclusively available in dark mode, with no light mode option. [4]

Admin and End-User Action Items

For IT Administrators: The new UI is enabled by default for all supported Neat Pad and Poly TC8 hardware. No manual activation is needed, and there is no rollback option to return to the legacy layout. Settings and device layouts can be managed via the Google Workspace Help Center.
For End Users: No action is required. The interface will update automatically overnight or upon the next interaction with the room’s controller. [1, 4]

Rollout Timeline

Early Preview Devices: Gradual rollout began on August 26, 2026 (taking up to 7 days for full feature visibility).
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains: Gradual rollout begins on September 2, 2026 (taking up to 3 days for feature visibility). [1]

Now available A refreshed user