Introduction

Have you ever been in a Google Meet and wished you could go back and review what was said, or share the session with someone who couldn't make it? Luckily, it's easy to record a Google Meet session for later playback. In this blog post, we'll go over everything you need to know about recording a Google Meet session, from the technical requirements to the legal considerations.

Technical Requirements

To record a Google Meet session, you'll need a few things:

• A Google account

• A device with a microphone and camera (most laptops and smartphones will work)

• A stable internet connection

• The Google Meet app or a web browser

Starting the Record

There are two ways to start recording a Google Meet session:

If you're the host of the meeting, you can start recording from the "More actions" menu in the bottom right corner of the screen. Simply click the three dots, then click "Record meeting."

If you're not the host, you can ask the host to start the recording. The host will see a prompt to start recording when they click the "More actions" menu.

Stopping the Record

To stop the recording, click the "More actions" menu and click "Stop recording." The recording will be saved to the host's Google Drive folder for Meet recordings.

Legal Considerations

It's important to note that recording a Google Meet session may be subject to various laws and regulations, depending on where you are located. In some cases, it may be illegal to record a conversation without the consent of all participants. It's always a good idea to get explicit consent from all participants before starting the record, especially if you plan to share the recording with anyone outside of the meeting.

Sharing the Record

Once the recording has been saved to the host's Google Drive, it can be shared with other people just like any other file. Simply click the "Share" button in Google Drive, enter the email addresses of the people you want to share the recording with, and click "Send."

Editing the Record

If you want to edit the recording, you can do so using a video editing tool like iMovie or Adobe Premiere. Simply download the recording from Google Drive, open it in your video editor of choice, and make any necessary edits.

Troubleshooting

If you're having trouble recording a Google Meet session, there are a few things you can try:

• Make sure you have a stable internet connection. A poor connection can cause problems with the recording.

• Check that your device's microphone and camera are working properly. If the microphone isn't working, the recording will have poor audio quality. If the camera isn't working, you won't be able to see yourself or other participants on the recording.

• If you're using the Google Meet app, make sure you have the latest version. Outdated versions can cause problems with the recording.

• If all else fails, try restarting your device. Sometimes a simple restart can fix any problems you're experiencing.

Recording a Google Meet Session

To record a Google Meet session, you'll need to be the host of the meeting. If you're not the host, you'll need to ask the host to start the recording.

Once you're the host, click on the "More actions" button in the bottom right corner of the screen. This will bring up a menu with several options, including the option to record the meeting.

Click on the "Record meeting" button to start the recording. A notification will appear at the top of the screen to confirm that the recording has started.

Stopping and Saving the Recording

To stop the recording, click on the "More actions" button again and select the "Stop recording" option. A notification will appear at the top of the screen to confirm that the recording has stopped.

The recorded meeting will be automatically saved to Google Drive in the "Meet Recordings" folder. You can access the recording by going to [https://drive.google.com/], clicking on the "Meet Recordings" folder, and selecting the recorded meeting.

Sharing the Recording

Once the recording has been saved to Google Drive, you can share it with others by right-clicking on the recording and selecting the "Share" option. This will bring up a window where you can enter the email addresses of the people you want to share the recording with.

You can also set the sharing permissions for the recording by clicking on the "Advanced" link at the bottom of the window. From here, you can choose whether the people you're sharing the recording with can view, comment, or edit the recording.

Editing the Recording

If you want to edit the recording, you can do so by opening the recording in Google Drive and clicking on the "Open with" dropdown menu in the top right corner of the screen. From here, you can select a compatible video editing tool, such as Google Photos or WeVideo, to edit the recording.

Exporting the Recording

If you want to save a copy of the recording to your computer or share it with people who don't have access to Google Drive, you can export the recording as a file. To do this, right-click on the recording in Google Drive and select the "Download" option. This will download the recording to your computer as a MP4 file.

Trimming the Recording

Google Meet also allows you to trim the beginning and the end of the recorded meeting to remove any unnecessary content. To do this, click on the "More actions" button and select the "Trim recording" option. This will bring up a window with a video player and two sliders that you can use to select the start and end points for the trimmed version of the recording.

Once you have selected the start and end points, click on the "Trim" button to save the trimmed version of the recording. The trimmed version will be saved as a new file in the "Meet Recordings" folder in Google Drive.

Adding Captions to the Recording

If you want to add captions to the recording to make it more accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing, you can use the "Add captions" feature in Google Meet. To do this, click on the "More actions" button and select the "Add captions" option.

This will bring up a window with a transcription of the audio from the recording. You can use this transcription to add captions to the recording by clicking on the text and typing in the correct words. You can also use the playback controls to listen to the audio and make sure the captions are accurate.

Once you have added the captions, click on the "Save" button to save the captions to the recording. The captions will be automatically added to the recording when it is played back.

Adding a Watermark to the Recording

If you want to add a watermark to the recording to protect it from unauthorized use, you can use the "Add watermark" feature in Google Meet. To do this, click on the "More actions" button and select the "Add watermark" option.

This will bring up a window where you can enter the text for the watermark and customize the font and color. Once you have entered the text and customized the watermark, click on the "Add watermark" button to add the watermark to the recording.

The watermark will be added to the recording when it is played back and will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Conclusion

Recording a Google Meet session is a great way to review what was said, share the session with others, or create a training video. As long as you have the technical requirements and are aware of any legal considerations, it's easy to do. So the next time you're in a Google Meet and want to record the session, just follow these simple steps and you'll be all set.

How Hume Can Help

As mentioned earlier, recording and transcribing Google Meet sessions can be a useful way to review what was said, share the session with others, or create a training video. However, doing this manually can be time-consuming and error-prone. That's where Hume comes in.

Hume is an interview intelligence platform that automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes interviews to help hiring teams move faster and make more objective decisions. But Hume's capabilities don't stop there. Hume can also help with recording and transcribing Google Meet sessions, making it easy for you to capture and review important conversations.

Here's how Hume can help:

• Automatic recording: Hume can automatically start and stop recording Google Meet sessions, so you don't have to worry about pressing the record button or remembering to stop the recording.

• Accurate transcription: Hume uses advanced speech-to-text technology to produce accurate transcriptions of your Google Meet sessions, saving you the time and hassle of transcribing them manually.

• Easy access: All of your recorded and transcribed Google Meet sessions are stored in one place, making it easy for you to access and review them at any time.

• Collaboration: Hume allows you to share your recorded and transcribed Google Meet sessions with your team, so everyone can stay on the same page and review the conversation together.

In short, Hume makes it easy to record, transcribe, and review your Google Meet sessions, saving you time and effort while providing a more efficient and objective way to capture and review important conversations.