Google Meet now allows 1080p video calls, but only for users who subscribe to select Workspace and Google One plans. The upgrade is only available on the web-based version of the platform and relies on the user’s webcam being capable of supporting the resolution. Google advises that a higher bandwidth is required for sending 1080p video, and the resolution will be adjusted automatically if there are any constraints.
The feature isn’t enabled by default, but you can toggle it on by selecting the three dots in the top right corner of your video feed and then hitting Turn on HD video. Since Google Meet previously only supported resolutions of 720p or lower, it’s nice that we finally get the chance to see our colleagues more clearly. Other videoconferencing apps, including Zoom and Microsoft Teams, already have support for 1080p calls.
Google says 1080p video calling is available for all users with the following plans: Workspace Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Starter, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus, Enterprise Essentials, and Frontline. It’s also available to users with a Google One plan that supports at least 2TB of storage.
