How to use Google Hangouts

Google Hangout is a communication software developed by Google in the year 2013. It was built into Google, YouTube, and Google Voice. It is also accessible on iOS, Android, and the web. In 2017, Google aimed for enterprise communication and developed two primary components of Hangouts, i.e., Google Meet (G Meet) and Google Chat (G Chat). It allows individuals to have conversations, meetings, and video conferences with just one click.

Steps to use Google Hangouts:

  • Step 1: Go to "Hangouts.google.com" or on Gmail. The Hangouts extension on Chrome will automatically open in a new window if one has the Hangouts extension.

  • Step 2: Click New conversation in the top left corner. Select the name or email address with whom you wish to chat. You have the option to send invitations, too, to connect with more people with just one tap.

  • Step 3: Type your message and enjoy your conversation. You can add photos or emojis while chatting, giving a personal touch to your conversations. The images get automatically saved in your private Google+ album.

Google Chat

  • Except for chats, it helps to create rooms where one can come together, collaborate and share files with a group of people simultaneously, irrespective of the fact that the individuals are sitting in different countries in different time zones. It is linked to Google Suite so one can share files, documents, and photos in the conversation.
  • Another option offered by Google chat is third-party integration in the form of bots used to perform tedious jobs like schedule meetings, find files, or perform whatever action you wish within the team. It helps teams manage projects and tasks with just one tool since they are already linked with companies like Zendesk, Asana, etc.

Procedure to start Google Chat on mobile phone:

You need to download the Hangout app from your device's app store, whether it be Apple iOS (https://apps.apple.com/in/app/hangouts) or Android (https://play.google.com). After downloading, log in with your Gmail credentials. As a result, the application synchronizes with your Gmail account. Thus, the tool connects you to the entire world in just a few minutes via mobile phone.

The most convenient aspect of using the application on a mobile phone is that it keeps conversational chats outside your email inbox. Thus, you don't have to frequently refresh or delete spam from your inbox.

Google Meet

A useful and cost-effective platform that opens the doors to video conferencing, cloud-based services, and much more. It has converted the entire globe into a single workplace. It also allows team chats for up to 150 people. The application works in sync with other Google applications. It also comes as a Chrome extension and can be used across all devices.

Key features:

  • Allows high-definition video and audio communication using real-time captions powered by Google's speech-to-text technology.
  • The integration of the application with the Google calendar helps an individual schedule meetings conveniently.
  • Offers International calling at very low rates.

How to start a video conference:

  • Step 1: Enter https://meet.google.com in your web browser, then click Join or Start Meeting.
  • Step 2: Enter a name or leave it blank to start your meeting. Then click continue.

  • Step 3: Click Join Now. To add someone to a meeting, choose an option - click Copy joining info and paste the meeting details into an email or another app. Just share the link with your team and you will be connected hassle-free.

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