Yes, Google Meet hardware can join Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Cisco Webex meetings, and Google says this built-in interoperability comes at no additional cost. Teams meetings join through Microsoft's Direct Guest Join, and Zoom and Webex interop are also on by default. You only need Pexip Connect if you want Meet hardware to join SIP-based meetings or a Pexip-powered service.
What Meet hardware can join
| Meeting type | How | Extra license? |
|---|---|---|
| Google Meet | Native | No |
| Microsoft Teams | Direct Guest Join | No |
| Zoom | Built-in interoperability | No |
| Cisco Webex | Built-in interoperability | No |
| SIP / H.323 rooms and bridges | Pexip Connect | Yes, from Pexip |
Third-party meetings join as a guest. You get core features (video, audio, content), but some host-side features of the other platform may not be available, and the experience follows the other platform's guest rules.
How joining works for users
- Someone schedules a Teams or Zoom meeting and invites the room's calendar resource.
- The meeting appears on the room's calendar on the Meet touch controller.
- Users tap the meeting, and the Meet device joins it using the other platform's guest join.
For ad-hoc meetings, users can usually join from the controller by entering the meeting details. Calendar invites are the more reliable way, because the device reads the join link from the invite.
Where to turn it on (admins)
In the Google Admin console:
- Go to Devices > Google Meet hardware > Settings.
- Open the Device Settings tab.
- Find Built-in interoperability.
- Choose the organizational unit, set the options for Teams, Zoom and Webex, and click Save (or Override for a child unit).
These options are on by default for all organizational units. You need the Meet hardware "Manage organizational unit settings" admin privilege.
On restricted networks, allow the URLs, IP ranges and ports that Microsoft, Zoom and Webex publish for their clients, or the device won't connect to those services. See video conferencing bandwidth.
Teams: Direct Guest Join requirements
- The Teams meeting must allow anonymous or guest participants. If the meeting organizer's tenant blocks anonymous join, the Meet room can't get in.
- The Meet room may wait in the Teams lobby until admitted.
- Features like Teams chat in the room, Teams Front Row and Teams-only layouts are not available; the room sees a standard guest view.
If your company runs mostly on Teams, consider Teams Rooms hardware instead and use Teams' own direct guest join for occasional Meet or Zoom calls. See join Zoom or Google Meet from a Microsoft Teams Room and conference room setup for both Teams and Zoom.
Pexip Connect for Meet hardware
Pexip Connect is a paid Pexip service. It lets Meet hardware dial SIP-based meetings and video endpoints, and lets SIP room systems join Google Meet.
- Buy it from Pexip or through an authorized reseller or Google Cloud Marketplace.
- You receive a Pexip Customer ID, which you enter in the Meet hardware settings in the Admin console.
- Existing Pexip settings on organizational units are kept when you change built-in interop.
You don't need Pexip just to join Teams or Zoom meetings. Check Pexip for current pricing and supported scenarios.
Hardware that runs Google Meet
Several bars we carry run Meet hardware in appliance mode (platform is chosen at setup):
| Device | Room |
|---|---|
| Logitech Rally Bar | Medium to large |
| Logitech Rally Bar Mini + Tap IP | Small to medium |
| Neat Bar Generation 2 | Huddle to medium |
| Poly Studio X52 | Small to medium |
See best Google Meet hardware, Google Meet certified hardware, Google Meet hardware license and how to set up Google Meet hardware.
Running a mix of Meet, Teams and Zoom? Tell us your platform split and we'll recommend room hardware that handles it.
Related guides
- Join Zoom or Google Meet from a Microsoft Teams Room
- Join Teams or Google Meet from a Zoom Room
- Google Meet Certified Hardware and Compatible Devices
- Google Meet Hardware End of Support and Android Transition
- Google Meet hardware kits: ASUS, Lenovo, Logitech and more
- Google Meet Hardware License: Cost and How to Buy
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