Automatic room check-in for Google Meet available on mobile devices

Ashwani Kumar — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:01:43 +0000

Automatic room check-in for Google Meet available on mobile devices

In January 2026, we introduced Automatic room check-in for Google Meet available on mobile to organizations on the Rapid Release track enrolled in Early Preview Rooms. We’re excited to announce that this feature is now rolling out to all Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware. This feature simplifies the process of joining meetings for those using companion mode on a phone or tablet within a conference room. We’re introducing automatic room check-in via ultrasound proximity detection. To automatically check you in, the green room uses your phone or tablet’s microphone to detect an ultrasound signal from the conference room hardware, streamlining the process and eliminating unnecessary steps. This feature is available on Android and iOS devices.

Automatic check-in on Android, Right: on iOS

Additional details

Minimum Android build required:
- Meet: 367.0 (Android Settings > Apps > Meet > [App Info > Version])
- Gmail: 2026.06.29. (Android Settings > Apps > Gmail > [App Info > Version])
Minimum iOS build required:
- Meet: 374.0. (Meet > Settings -> About, terms, and privacy > Version)
- Gmail: 6.0.260824. (Settings > About Gmail > Version)

Getting started

Admins: Automatic check-in is on by default and can be enabled or disabled at the room level. Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning proximity detection on or off.
End users: The Companion mode entry point will be highlighted in the greenroom when the proximity detection signal is detected. After joining a meeting in Companion mode, the user will be automatically checked into the room. If proximity check-in isn’t working, visit the Help Center for troubleshooting tips. Users can still check in manually after joining the call.

Rollout pace

Android

Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Rollout expected to complete by September 10, 2026

iOS

Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on Sept 9, 2026

Availability

Available to all Google Workspace customers, and Workspace Individual subscribers with Google Meet hardware.

Resources

Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn proximity detection on or off
Google Help: Use Proximity Detection with Google Meet

Automatic room check-in for Google Meet is officially rolling out to all Google Workspace customers and Individual subscribers using Google Meet hardware. Initially previewed and paused earlier in the year, the feature is fully expanding to Android and iOS mobile devices. [1, 2]

How it Works

The feature simplifies the process of joining conference room meetings on a phone or tablet using Companion mode. [2]

Ultrasound Proximity Detection: Google Meet hardware in the conference room emits an inaudible ultrasonic signal.
Automatic Detection: Your mobile device’s microphone picks up this signal in the meeting “green room”.
Seamless Check-in: The “Use Companion mode” button will be automatically highlighted. Once you tap it and join, you are checked directly into the room without having to manually search for it.
Public Visibility: Once checked in, your Google Account name appears next to the conference room’s name on the main video tile. [2, 3]

Minimum Software Requirements

To use automatic room check-in on mobile, ensure your apps are updated to the following versions or higher: [2]

Platform	Google Meet App Version	Gmail App Version
Android	367.0	2026.06.29
iOS	374.0	6.0.260824

Administrative Controls

The feature is enabled by default for organizations. Workspace Administrators can turn proximity detection and automatic room check-in on or off at the individual room or organizational unit level by navigating to Devices > Google Meet hardware > Devices within the Google Admin Console. [2, 4]