Check out the Introduction to Dashboards article to understand the basics of working with widgets.
The Google Meet Widget makes joining recurring or ad-hoc meetings effortless by providing a one-click option to connect without searching through emails or calendars. Simply click Join Meeting to get started!
Plan Availability | All plan types |
Permissions | General Access: All users can view and join meetings. |
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Features and Benefits
The Google Meet Widget is a powerful tool to:
Simplify joining team meetings.
Keep everyone organized and on the same page.
Eliminate the hassle of searching for meeting links in emails or calendars.
Setting Up the Google Meet Widget
Follow these simple steps to create and customize your Google Meet Widget:
Add a Title: Name your widget to reflect the meeting purpose or group.
Include a Google Meet Link: Use a valid short link to the Google Meet session.
Write a Meeting Description: Provide context, such as the agenda or meeting goals.
Activating the Configured Google Meet
Click the “Join Meeting” button.
The Google Meet session will open in a new tab.
Practical Scenarios and Use Cases
1. Departmental Collaboration
Scenario: The Marketing team holds weekly check-ins to align on campaign progress.
Solution: Create a widget titled "Marketing Weekly Sync" with the recurring Google Meet link for easy access.
2. Project-Specific Standups
Scenario: A product launch team needs quick access to daily standup calls.
Solution: Add a widget for the "Product Launch Daily Standup," ensuring everyone on the team can join seamlessly.
3. Ad-hoc Team Meetings
Scenario: A manager calls a quick brainstorming session.
Solution: Use the widget to set up a meeting title, link, and a brief description, making it easy for team members to join at short notice.