Google Meet Now Takes Notes for In-Person Meetings with AI-Powered Feature

Google Meet Expands AI Note-Taking Beyond Video Calls

Google Meet has officially rolled out its AI-powered note-taking feature for in-person meetings, marking a significant shift from its original video conferencing focus1

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. The 'Take notes for me' capability, first previewed at Cloud Next in April, now allows users to transcribe in-person meetings without starting a video call2

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. This expansion transforms Google Meet into a comprehensive hub for all professional conversations, whether conducted online or face-to-face1

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How the Gemini AI Model Powers Meeting Transcription

The feature leverages the Gemini AI model to capture conversations in real time during in-person meetings3

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. Users can activate the tool by tapping the 'Take notes' button located next to 'New call' on Android and iOS, or by selecting it from the redesigned meet.google.com web portal1

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. Once activated, you simply set your device nearby, similar to using a pocket recorder, and the Gemini-powered system begins capturing the discussion2

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The speech recognition technology allows users to pause and resume sessions at any time, offering flexibility for sensitive discussions1

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. Google recommends using this feature for meetings lasting at least 15 minutes to ensure optimal accuracy and contextual understanding4

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Automatic Documentation in Google Docs and Google Drive

When you end the recording session, Google Meet automatically compiles a structured document that includes a complete transcript, meeting summary, key decisions, and action items1

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. These notes are saved as a Google Docs file in a dedicated 'Google Meet' folder within Google Drive, with a link emailed directly to you2

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. This native integration with Google Drive eliminates much of the busywork surrounding AI note-taking and creates a smoother experience compared to third-party platforms like Otter or Fireflies4

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Platform Rollout Across Android, Web, and iOS

The rollout follows a staggered timeline across different platforms. Android deployment began on August 11, 2026, making it the first platform to receive the update3

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. Web support started rolling out on August 14, 20263

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. iOS users will gain access to the feature by August 31, 20261

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. Google notes that feature visibility across all platforms may take longer than 15 days to complete3

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Eligible Google Workspace Plans and AI Subscription Requirements

Access to this AI-powered note-taking feature requires specific Google Workspace plans or a Google AI subscription4

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. For businesses, eligible tiers include Business Standard and Business Plus, Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus, and Frontline Plus3

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. Education Add-ons such as Google AI Pro for Education also have access1

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. Consumer users need either Google AI Pro or AI Ultra subscriptions to use the feature2

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Language Support and Privacy Controls

Currently, the tool supports eight languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish, though only one language can be used at a time1

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. For privacy protection, internal team members can pause or end capture to keep sensitive topics off the record, and host controls allow organizers to restrict who can trigger the feature1

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. This addresses some concerns about third-party meeting assistants and maintains control within the organization's existing Google ecosystem4

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