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

Google Meet can now take notes even for in-person meetings, here's how

The feature is rolling out to eligible Google AI and Workspace plans on Android, web, and iOS. We've seen speech recognition evolve rapidly over the past year. Voice typing is so accurate now that dictation is replacing traditional keyboards for some of us, with specialized software like Wispr Flow making it effortless to catch every word. Some brands have even turned to dedicated physical hardware to capture offline discussions. Now, Google wants a piece of that offline pie, and it doesn't require buying extra gadgets. Google officially announced that its Take notes for me feature in Google Meet, previously locked to virtual calls, now supports face-to-face, in-person meetings (via 9to5Google). Instead of serving purely as a video conferencing tool, Google is morphing Meet into a central hub for all your professional conversations, online or off. Google first previewed the move at Cloud Next in April, and the feature is now beginning its wider rollout. To use this updated tool, open the Google Meet app on Android or iOS or visit the redesigned web portal. Tapping the new "Take notes" button next to "New call" lets you set your phone on the table just like a pocket recorder. On the web, select a meeting and click Take notes for me in the top-right corner, followed by Start taking notes. You can pause and resume the session at any time, or stop when you're done. Once finished, Meet compiles a structured Google Doc complete with topic summaries, key decisions, action items, and a full transcript. The file automatically lands in a dedicated "Google Meet" folder in your Drive, and a link is emailed to you. There are some limitations worth knowing. The feature requires Google AI Pro or AI Ultra for consumers, while eligible Workspace plans include Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, Frontline Plus, and Google AI Pro for Education. The tool currently supports eight languages, namely English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. But you can only use one language at a time. It's recommended for sessions running at least 15 minutes. For privacy, 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 feature. Android users get first dibs on the rollout, followed by web access, with iOS support arriving by the end of August 2026.

Google Meet rolling out 'Take Notes' for in-person meetings on Android, web, & iOS

As previewed in April, Google Meet's "Take Notes for me" feature can now work for in-person meetings. This Gemini-powered capability was previously limited to online meetings. On Android and iOS, you'll see a new "Take notes" icon at the bottom of the screen next to "New call," while it's available from meet.google.com in your browser. The website was recently redesigned. Tap "Start taking notes" and "set your device nearby," just like you would with Pixel Recorder or other audio app. You can "Stop" at any time or "Pause" and then "Continue." After you end the session, Google Meet will provide a complete transcript, summary, and list of action items that are saved to a Google Doc in your Drive, with a link also emailed to you. Only one language is supported at launch, while the recommended meeting length is 15 minutes. For consumers, this feature requires Google AI Pro or AI Ultra. It's also coming to the following Workspace editions: * Business: Business Standard and Plus * Enterprise: Enterprise Standard and Plus * Other Editions: Frontline Plus * Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education Take Notes is rolling out first to Google Meet for Android, with web support coming next. It will start rolling out at the end of August for iOS.

Google Meet's New AI Update Changes In-Person Meetings

Google's added a ton of features to its Meet video calling platform over the years, and it looks like the app is once again getting a new update with a new AI-powered note-taking tool. More specifically, users can now launch an automated note-taking session directly from Meet's home screen both on mobile and web. The new feature can be enabled by selecting the "Take notes" button -- once recording begins, Gemini captures the conversation in real time throughout the call. When the meeting ends, pressing the button stops audio capture, and Gemini will automatically compile structured notes, action items, and a complete transcript into a Google Doc. These will then be saved directly to Google Drive, with a file link emailed to the user. The rollout follows an extended timeline across different platforms; Android deployment began on August 11, 2026, while the Web release started rolling out on August 14, 2026. Meanwhile, users on iOS will get access to the feature by August 31, 2026. Google notes that feature visibility across all platforms may take longer than 15 days. Finally, the new feature is available to Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, Frontline Plus, and Google AI Pro for Education accounts. It is also available for consumer users on Google AI Pro and Ultra plans.

Google Meet's best new feature has nothing to do with video calls

A lifelong musician, Hamed plays multiple instruments, including guitar, bass, and oud. He is equally fascinated by smart-home technology and can happily spend hours geeking out over connected lights, speakers, sensors, and automations that make everyday life a little more interesting. When he isn't covering the latest tech news, he explores more creative topics on his Medium blog, works on his music, or clears his head by riding his motorcycle. * Google Meet can now use Gemini to transcribe, summarize, and create action items from in-person meetings without starting a video call. * The feature automatically turns meeting notes into Google Docs and stores them in Google Drive, making it especially convenient for Google Workspace users. * Google's built-in approach reduces the need for third-party AI meeting assistants such as Otter or Fireflies, though an eligible Workspace or Google AI plan is required. In July 2026, Google expanded Gemini's meeting notes to individual AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, and now, it's expanding the feature beyond video calls. With the latest update, you can finally take notes during in-person meetings without starting or joining a video call at all. Google's official blog explains that you can simply leave your phone or laptop nearby, select the "Take Notes" button from the Meet app, and Gemini will create a transcript, summary, and action items from a face-to-face conversation. For optimal accuracy and contextual understanding, Google recommends using this feature for meetings that last at least 15 minutes. For now, the in-person note-taking feature is available on Android and the web, with the iOS version scheduled for release by the end of August. Google Meet has one big advantage over other AI note-takers Native integration makes it an easier choice if you already use Google Drive Close Google Meet is far from the first service that can listen to conversations and create documents accordingly. There are already plenty of AI tools that can generate meeting notes, including platforms like Otter and Fireflies. However, Meet's native integration with other Google services and platforms makes this AI note-taking feature stand out. You will need an eligible Google Workspace plan or a Google AI subscription. The tiers with this feature available include: Business: Business Standard and Plus Enterprise: Enterprise Standard and Plus Consumer: Google AI Pro and Ultra Other Editions: Frontline Plus Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education If you or your company already relies on Google Drive to store documents, Meet can remove much of the busywork surrounding AI note-taking. Once you stop recording the session, Google Meet automatically turns the notes into Google Docs files and stores them in your Drive. While there are other note-taking services that can integrate with Google Workspace as well, having Meet do the work for you without relying on third-party platforms creates a much smoother experience. That could also address some of the annoyances surrounding third-party meeting assistants. We've previously covered why having AI bots join online meetings can become frustrating. With Meet, the note-taker is already part of a service your company may be using for meetings, calendars, documents, and storage anyway.