Set up Meet hardware devices

Here's how to install and set up Google Meet hardware for your company or group. Use these steps for Meet hardware kits, Chromebox or Chromebase for meetings, and Logitech and Poly Studio devices.

Step 1: Confirm licenses for each device you want to enroll

Before you turn on and enroll any devices, read your welcome email for information about licenses and accessing the Google Admin console.

You need a license for each device you want to enroll. To check how many device licenses you have:

1. Sign in to your Google Admin console.

   Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).

2. Go to Menu  DevicesGoogle Meet hardwareDevices.
3. On the side, for More, in the License management section, confirm that the devices you want to enroll have a license.

Step 2: Review requirements

Make sure the room, network, and other components are ready to go. Review the Google Meet hardware requirements. 

Step 3: Track available video conference rooms (recommended for large deployments)

If you're setting up many devices, you can create a spreadsheet to list all of your organization's video conference rooms and their devices' information such as:

• Region
• Office
• Location
• Department
• Conference room or resource name
• Room size
• Ethernet port/wireless
• Device serial number
• Display type with HDMI or DVI
• Delivery date
• Enrollment date
• Installation date
• Verification date

Step 4: Set up the hardware

You can't convert Chromeboxes or Chromebases purchased with standard ChromeOS to a video conferencing system. Similarly, you can't convert or use Google Meet hardware devices as ChromeOS devices.

To set up your hardware:

1. Unbox your hardware. 
2. Ensure that no items are missing or damaged. If needed, contact the manufacturer or your Google reseller. Refer to information on the package or the following content lists. 
   Note: Meet hardware kits don’t include display monitors. 
3. Record the serial number of your device. 
   To help you find your device in the Admin console, the Meet hardware kits include a card with the device’s serial number. On the card, note the room where the device is set up. For large deployments, add the device information to your tracking spreadsheet.
4. Install the device and any displays and peripherals in the room. Please follow the manual instructions attached to your device package.

5. Connect cables to the device as shown in the quick start guide or product documentation. Connect to power last. 

6. For best sound and video, connect your device to a wired internet connection.
   If you’re using 2 displays with the Lenovo Meet Compute System - Series One or Lenovo Meet Compute System - Series One (Intel 13th Gen), HDMI- Out 2 is the primary screen and HDMI- Out 1 is the secondary screen.

Step 5: Enroll your hardware

For the next steps, go to Enroll and license Meet hardware devices.

Series One quick start guides & cabling

Google Meet hardware kits & installation guides

Google Meet hardware kit (Asus)

Logitech devices certified by Meet

Go to the list of devices.

Poly Studio X installation guide with content list

Go to the list of devices.

Google Meet Series One Desk 27 & Board 65 quick start guides

• Google Meet Series One Desk 27 - Let’s Get Started PDF
• Google Meet Series One Board 65 - Let’s Get Started PDF

Google Meet hardware kit (CN65)

Small room

Large room

To print this diagram, download Welcome to your Google Meet hardware kit (pdf).

Tips

Connect the speakermic, monitor, and camera directly to the Chromebox or connect them to the Chromebox using qualified USB 3.0 hubs. Use the USB cable to connect the touchscreen directly to the Chromebox. For Chromebox CN65, the secondary video output is USB Type-C.
 
You can connect multiple speakermics to the Google Meet hardware. For more information, go to Meet speakermic Quick Start Guide.

Do not plug the HDMI cable from the touchscreen into the Chromebox. This cable is plugged in to your computer to present content only to the room. If you use both HDMI and Displayport, HDMI will act as the primary display.

In the CN65 hardware kit, the bundled power supply has a higher wattage. It's not compatible with older, existing power supplies.

Google Meet hardware speakermic guide  content list

The Google Meet speakermic contains:

• Google Meet speakermic
• Speakermic power cable and wall adapter
• Ethernet cable to connect multiple speakermics

For more information, go to the Google Meet speakermic Quick Start Guide PDF.

Chromebase for meetings

Chromebase for meetings contents

• Chromebase for meetings device
• Quick Start Guide & warranty card
• User manual (Acer website)
• Keyboard & mouse
• Power adapter

(Optional) Mount your Chromebase

Your Chromebase can be fitted with an optional VESA-compatible mount that allows you to mount it on a wall or your own base.

To mount your Chromebase for meetings device:

1. Use a paperclip to detach the two-piece VESA cover on the back of your Chromebase. Loosen the screws with a standard Phillips-head screwdriver and remove the stand.
   
    
2. Attach the mount using the VESA holes on the back of your Chromebase.
   
    
3. Follow the instructions provided with the wall mount to secure your Chromebase to your Vesa-compatible mount.
   

Related topics

• Approved peripherals for Meet hardware
• Present using an HDMI cable

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