What is Google Meet “End of Meet Support?"
Google Meet has offered dedicated room hardware solutions for over ten years. As with any piece of technology, eventually, that equipment becomes unable to support the latest feature developments and updates, and Google is no longer able to guarantee a solid and consistent experience with that device. Hardware limitations may prevent a piece of room hardware from updating to a new operating system or firmware.
For this reason, Google published an End of Meet Support article related to its auto-update policy. Google Meet Compute devices that power the dedicated in-room experience for Google Meet are subject to an “End of Meet Support” date when updates and Google Meet feature releases are no longer provided. This also means that critical security patches may no longer be issued.
Options To Ensure Continued Meet Support
As your conference room equipment approaches its End of Meet Support, there are a few options to explore. Two options are updating the entire room with the latest video conferencing technology or simply replacing the outdated Meet Compute device.
Update the Entire Room: ChromeOS or Android?
Unless you have been updating your conferencing equipment out of cycle, it’s likely that the camera/speaker/microphone peripherals in your aging room are due for an update as well. This marks the first decision point - whether to continue with ChromeOS or to migrate to Google Meet on Android. Google Meet on Android has the benefit of a simpler install and setup. This is because the Google Meet application runs on the all-in-one device itself, such as the Rally Bar Huddle.
Google Meet on Android room kits offered by Logitech.
Google Meet on Android also makes it easier to integrate with and use Sync, Logitech’s remote device management platform. However not all Google Meet features may be supported. For example, at the time of writing, HDMI content nor whiteboard camera (i.e. Logitech Scribe) sharing are available with Google Meet on Android. It is best to refer to this article when deciding between Google Meet for ChromeOS or Android. Either way, Logitech has you covered. Logitech is the only vendor that offers and supports both Google Meet deployment modes.
Google Meet on ChromeOS or Google Meet on Android: The choice is yours with Logitech.
Update the Individual Components
The cost-effective option is to replace only the outgoing parts. The CTL Meet Compute was first to market with the latest specifications, including a Raptor Lake generation processor with an End of Meet Support date of June 2030. Customers looking to purchase a standalone Meet Compute device can complete this form to learn more. Your Logitech sales representative can assist with purchasing the Tap device standalone.
It is also worth noting that the Mimo Vue, a touchscreen that was sold with older Google Meet room solutions, is also reaching End of Meet Support in 2025. This means a new touchscreen, such as the Logitech Tap Cat5e must be deployed in the room. Your Logitech sales representative can assist with purchasing the Tap Cat5e in standalone, or alternatively in a base bundle which includes both the new CTL Meet Compute and the Logitech Tap Cat5e.
Concluding Thoughts
It is important to get an early start on considering your aging conference rooms in order to ensure continuity with new features and security updates. The introduction of innovative hardware like Logitech Sight and software features like RightSound 2 and Remote UI Access make it worth considering a full refresh of video conferencing equipment as part of handling the End of Meet support event.
If you are planning to update 10 or more rooms in the next 12 months, you may be eligible for Logitech’s Kickstart program. This program provides up to 2 room kits free of charge. Find out more information and apply for the program here.