The Cause of Google Meet Not Working
Problems with Google Meet can be grouped into three basic categories. Software issues, hardware issues, and Internet issues. Software issues include problems like your web browser crashing or the app failing to launch. Hardware issues, which are most common on PC and Mac, are related to a problem with your webcam and/or microphone. Internet issues are caused by spotty Internet connectivity or a problem with Google Meet’s online services. While the source of your problem can vary, focusing on these three issues will usually resolve the problem and get Google Meet working again.
How to Fix Google Meet on PC or Mac
These solutions will help you Google Meet on a PC or Mac. We recommend you follow the steps in the order they appear.
How to Fix Google Meet on iOS or Android
These solutions will help you Google Meet on an iOS or Android device. We recommend you follow the steps in the order they appear. Our guides to fixing a Windows webcam and fixing a Mac webcam can provide more details. We also have a guide to help you fix a laptop microphone.
An Important Note About Free vs. Paid Google Meet
Google Meet is both a free service for individuals and a paid service that individuals and organizations can use to host internal video and audio conferences. Some features, like breakout calls or dial-in phone numbers, are not available without paying a subscription fee. Free and paid plans also have different restrictions on how many people can participate in a conference and how long a conference can run. You can only lift the restrictions on the free service by upgrading to a paid plan. Google’s page on Plans & Pricing for Meet provides the details.
