Google Meet users can now connect to nearby conference room hardware by entering a 5-character room code on their personal device. Building on the recent Connect Room launch that uses proximity-based detection to identify nearby hardware, this update provides a reliable manual fallback when ultrasound is unavailable or disabled. Users will see a "Connect with room code" button on their device’s pre-call screen, which allows them to enter the alphanumeric code displayed directly on the hardware’s screen.See our Early Preview announcement for full details.Getting startedAdmins: This feature will be ON by default and can be disabled/enabled at the device level. We have updated our admin settings for Connect room and related features, visit the Help Center to learn more.End users: This feature will be ON by default. Your admin can turn this feature off for devices in your organization.Rollout paceRapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 15, 2026AvailabilityAvailable to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devicesResourcesGoogle Meet Help: Use Connect room feature in Google MeetWorkspace Updates Blog: Seamlessly join meetings on Google Meet hardware with “Connect room”