How to use Google Meet to take notes during in-person meetings
Learn how to use Google Meet's 'Take Notes for me' feature for in-person meetings. Automatically transcribe and summarize your discussions using Gemini AI.
Google Meet's 'Take Notes for me' feature can now transcribe in-person meetings by using your device's microphone to feed audio into Gemini AI. To use it, open the app, start the note-taking function without a video call, and save the result as a Google Doc. Ensure you have the necessary Workspace permissions before starting.
Learn how to use Google Meet's 'Take Notes for me' feature for in-person meetings. Automatically transcribe and summarize your discussions using Gemini AI.
Yes, this feature is currently restricted to users with specific Google Workspace plans or Gemini AI Pro and Ultra subscriptions. Free personal accounts may not have full access to these automated AI summarization tools.
Yes, the feature is supported on mobile devices. Google has rolled out support across Android and iOS, allowing you to use your phone's microphone to capture and transcribe in-person discussions directly within the Google Meet app.
Place your device in a quiet area as close to the center of the meeting participants as possible. Minimizing background noise and ensuring that only one person speaks at a time will significantly improve the AI's ability to transcribe and summarize the conversation accurately.
Legality depends on your local jurisdiction and company policy. Many regions have 'two-party consent' laws requiring you to inform all participants that they are being recorded. Always confirm that your meeting participants consent to AI-based transcription before starting the session.