Google Meet has added a new background and immersive style that allows Web users to change their background during a video call. The platform has added two new dynamic backgrounds named Cafe and Condo that will help users to show their current time zone and climate. Both interiors will have multiple iterations including rainy, sunny or snowy weather, along with morning and night time zones. Google Meet previously offered background options including classroom, party, and forest. In addition, Google Meet offers options to add some light and color filters and a more stylized background image to customize the video.
Google on November 17 announced new update for Google Meet via a blog post. Five new, subtle animations will liven up backgrounds or change lighting settings, says Google. As mentioned, Google Meet desktop users can choose Apartment (morning or evening) and Café (Rain, Snowy, or Sunny) for the live video background before joining the call. or during a call from the effect settings panel.
The new dynamic background options will be rolling out to Google Workspace customers as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers. Personal Google Accounts currently cannot use it. Google says it can take up to 15 days for eligible devices to see the new options. Google also warns that changing the wallpaper can slow down the device.
In an attempt to compete Launch, Google introduced custom wallpapers for video calls back in 2020. Since then, the video calling platform has brought updates and modifications to the feature. In September of this year, it added a settings panel to provide quick access to effects like background blur, backgrounds, and styles. In addition, the company announced a function to correct poor lighting during video calls. This feature automatically detects when Web users experience low light during a video call and boosts their device’s brightness to improve visibility.
