The Google Meet app comes with a virtual background feature that you can apply to obscure whatever is naturally behind you.
Why You Should Blur or Change Your Background on Google Meet
Blurred or virtual backgrounds can help to improve video meetings by making participants feel more connected and engaged. ..
A blurred background can help you focus on the meeting and the people in it, not on your surroundings. It can also help you feel more comfortable in your own space. If you’re advertising your personal brand or the company you work for, using a blurred background can help make your message more visible. It can also help fight inequality by normalizing the use of virtual backgrounds.
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Requirements to Apply Visual Effects in Google Meet on a Computer
To use visual effects in Google Meet running on a computer, first you’ll need to ensure your computer meets the minimum requirements.
If you’re using a browser that doesn’t support backgrounds, styles, or immersive effects, you’ll need to use one that does. If you have Google Chrome version 91 or above on a Mac, Windows, or Linux machine, that will work. If you have version 91 or above on Chrome OS, that will work. Similarly, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) 91 or above on Windows or Mac should meet the requirements. Safari 10.1 or above should work as well, but to be on the safe side, use Chrome.
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If you’re using Chrome on a Windows or Mac machine that meets all the requirements above but you still can’t use visual effects in Google Meet, you probably need to enable hardware acceleration.
How to Enable Hardware Acceleration in Chrome
To enable hardware acceleration in Chrome on Windows or Mac, open the Chrome browser and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the window. This will show you a list of tools that are available to help you with your computer. The first line is called “Chrome” and it will show you a list of tools that are available to help you with your computer. The second line is called “Windows” and it will show you a list of tools that are available to help you with your computer. The third line is called “Mac” and it will show you a list of tools that are available to help you with your computer. Click on the one that corresponds to your operating system.
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How to Blur the Background in Google Meet on a Computer or Chromebook
To blur or change the background before joining a Google Meet video call, you must be signed into your Google account. ..
Chromebooks, Windows, and Linux computers allow users to change their virtual backgrounds after they have already joined a meeting. From the meeting controls at the bottom of the meeting window, users can select Apply visual effects and choose from blur effects, backgrounds, or filters. ..
To change your virtual background on a Mac after joining a Google Meet video call, select the More (three dots) icon in the meeting controls and then select Change background. From there you can choose Blur Background or Slightly Blur Background.
How to Blur the Background in the Google Meet App on Android or iPhone/iPad
Android users must have a device running Android 9.0 or higher and can get the official Google Meet app from the Google Play Store. Users of iPhone 8 and up or iPad 5th generation and up can get the app from the Apple App Store. Even with those caveats, it’s worth mentioning that the availability of effects on Android varies by device. The feature is not available on our Pixel 3, although we’ve heard it works great on a Pixel 3a.
To blur the background of an app, follow these steps:
- Open the app and sign in.
- Choose “Settings.”
- Scroll down to “Background.”
- Toggle the “Blur” option to On.
To change or blur your background during a video call, open the Effects menu on your view and select the desired background effect. When you’re done, tap Close. ..
