In an official post, Google announced that it is now upgrading the Google Meet video call resolution from 720p to 1080p. This will allow users to have an HD video calling experience using the Google Meet application. Google Meet has received a lot of new features in the past few months.
Notably, in February, Google Meet received 360-degree backgrounds and in-call emoji reactions. And recently, it added the ability to block or turn off other participants' video feeds to let the presenter focus on what he/she has to present. Now, Google Meet is receiving another feature that is meant to enhance your calling experience in 1080p HD resolution.
Google Meet 1080p video calling feature is turned off by default
However, do note that this upgrade from 720p to 1080p isn't available for regular and personal Google accounts. This feature will only be available for Google One subscribers with 2TB or more storage space and is basically targeted at Business and Enterprise users.
In order to use the feature, you need to have a device that comes with a 1080p camera. The feature will be off by default, and you have to manually enable it to enjoy HD video calling. Users will get an on-screen message to turn on the feature when they enter a meeting.
The feature isn't available for Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Education Fundamentals accounts, or other users. For an exact list, you should check out the announcement here. Google Meet now joins the list of Microsoft Teams and Zoom, which also, by the way, do not offer 1080p video calls by default. The feature is rolling out to users and will spread gradually to everyone through May 4.
