Updated admin setting for improved video quality in Google Meet

In April 2026, we updated Meet to improve video quality on high-resolution displays. We’re now updating the way the Admin console setting that limits video bandwidth works to reduce data usage and improve call quality.

Previously, the ‘Limit video bandwidth’ setting only limited video bandwidth on the uplink; it now limits bandwidth on the downlink as well. In addition, we’re improving quality for two-person calls by increasing the uplink bandwidth usage in this scenario.

Updated admin setting for improved video quality in Google Meet

Updated setting for Meet default video quality

Getting started

Admins: Your existing settings will remain applied. Visit the Help Center to learn more about configuring default video quality.
End users: There is no end user setting for this feature.

Rollout pace

Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 29, 2026

Availability

Available to all Google Workspace customers

Resources

Google Admin Help: Manage Meet settings (for admins)
Google Admin Help: Configuring default video quality

Google updated the Admin console’s video bandwidth settings to improve call quality. The ‘Limit video bandwidth‘ policy now restricts both uplink and downlink bandwidth to better manage data usage. Additionally, uplink bandwidth for two-person calls has been increased for sharper video. [1]

How to Update Settings in the Admin Console

If you are a Google Workspace administrator, you can adjust these controls to balance video fidelity with your organization’s network stability: [1]

Navigate to Settings: Go to your Google Admin Console > Menu > Apps > Google Workspace > Google Meet.
Select Organizational Unit: Click Meet video settings. On the left, choose the organizational unit or configuration group you want to manage.
Configure Bandwidth Limits: Locate the Limit video bandwidth setting to apply your desired caps on both uplink and downlink streams.
Save and Apply: Click Save (or Override if managing a specific department/group). [1, 2, 3]

For more details on managing bandwidth and default video quality, check out the Google Workspace Admin Help page. [1, 2, 3]

If you want, I can help you:

Review the Google Support Bandwidth Requirements to determine the best cap for your users’ internet speeds.
Set up specific Organizational Units (OUs) to test higher-quality video for specific departments.

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