Giving "control" in Google Meet can refer to several different actions, depending on what type of access or functionality you wish to grant to another participant. This includes allowing someone to share their screen, making them a co-host to help manage the meeting, or enabling direct remote interaction with your shared screen.
Understanding the different ways to delegate control ensures a smoother and more collaborative meeting experience.
Types of Control and How to Grant Them
Here's a breakdown of the various forms of control you can offer in a Google Meet session:
| Type of Control | Purpose | How to Grant / Achieve |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Presenter Control | To allow a participant to share their own screen, a specific application window, or a browser tab with everyone in the meeting. | Anyone in a Google Meet session can typically present by clicking the "Present now" button located at the bottom of the screen and choosing to share their: - Your entire screen - A window - A tab Note: Meeting hosts can manage Host controls to restrict who can share their screen in certain editions of Google Workspace. |
| 2. Host Privileges (Co-host) | To empower another participant with moderator abilities, such as muting other participants, managing attendee access, or ending the meeting for everyone. | To make someone a co-host (requires specific Google Workspace editions): 1. While in a Google Meet call, click the "People" icon (participants list) on the bottom right. 2. Locate the participant you wish to make a co-host in the list. 3. Click the three-dot menu (More actions) next to their name. 4. Select "Add as co-host." Co-hosts gain access to most host controls, helping to manage larger meetings effectively. You can learn more about adding co-hosts on Google's official support pages. |
| 3. Remote Control of Your Shared Screen | To allow another participant to directly interact with or control your screen while you are sharing it (e.g., for troubleshooting, collaborative editing, or remote assistance). | This specific functionality involves a process where the participant initiates the request, and the host grants permission. Initiation by Participant: 1. The participant who requires remote control of your screen must begin the process by accessing a shared link or using a provided email address relevant to the remote control session. 2. They will then be prompted to click a button, often labeled "generate code". 3. Once this generated code (which may be a PIN) is successfully entered by the participant, Host Action: 4. The host of the Google Meet session will receive a request and can then grant remote control permissions to the participant. This feature is typically designed for specialized remote assistance or highly interactive collaborative scenarios, allowing for direct manipulation of the presenter's screen. |
By understanding these distinct methods, you can effectively delegate the appropriate level of control to other participants in your Google Meet sessions, enhancing productivity and collaboration.
