{"id":24417,"date":"2023-05-13T23:13:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-13T17:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=24417"},"modified":"2023-05-18T18:11:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T12:41:22","slug":"use-companion-mode-in-google-meet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Ways to Enable &amp; Use Companion Mode in Google Meet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/google-meet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Meet<\/a>&#xA0;is a video communication service that allows users to conduct virtual meetings with one or more people over the Internet. The platform includes many handy features that make meetings more efficient. Companion Mode is one of them. Today, you&#8217;ll learn what companion mode is and how to use it in Google Meet. Meanwhile, you will learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22814\/use-iphone-continuity-camera-in-google-meet-zoom-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">use iPhone Continuity Camera in Google Meet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24495\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-5.jpg\" alt=\"How to Use Companion Mode in Google Meet? What is it?\" width=\"1392\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-5.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-5-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65ad77ee3b84e\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65ad77ee3b84e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#What_is_Google_Meet_Companion_Mode\" title=\"What is Google Meet Companion Mode?\">What is Google Meet Companion Mode?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#What_Do_You_Get_in_Google_Meet_Companion_Mode\" title=\"What Do You Get in Google Meet Companion Mode?\">What Do You Get in Google Meet Companion Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#What_You_Dont_Get_in_Google_Meet_Companion_Mode\" title=\"What You Don&#8217;t Get in Google Meet Companion Mode?\">What You Don&#8217;t Get in Google Meet Companion Mode?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#How_to_Use_Companion_Mode_in_Google_Meet\" title=\"How to Use Companion Mode in Google Meet?\">How to Use Companion Mode in Google Meet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Method_1-_Using_the_Meeting_Link\" title=\"Method 1- Using the Meeting Link\">Method 1- Using the Meeting Link<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Method_2-_Using_the_Meeting_Code\" title=\"Method 2- Using the Meeting Code\">Method 2- Using the Meeting Code<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Q_What_Happens_When_I_Join_a_Meeting_Using_Companion_Mode\" title=\"Q. What Happens When I Join a Meeting Using Companion Mode?\">Q. What Happens When I Join a Meeting Using Companion Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Q_What_Happens_When_I_Join_a_Meeting_Using_Companion_Mode-2\" title=\"Q. What Happens When I Join a Meeting Using Companion Mode?\">Q. What Happens When I Join a Meeting Using Companion Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Q_Is_There_a_Companion_Mode_for_Mobile_Devices\" title=\"Q. Is There a Companion Mode for Mobile Devices?\">Q. Is There a Companion Mode for Mobile Devices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Q_How_Do_I_Turn_On_Closed_Captions_in_Companion_Mode\" title=\"Q. How Do I Turn On Closed Captions in Companion Mode?\">Q. How Do I Turn On Closed Captions in Companion Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Q_How_Do_I_Turn_on_Audio_in_Companion_Mode_in_Google_Meet\" title=\"Q. How Do I Turn on Audio in Companion Mode in Google Meet?\">Q. How Do I Turn on Audio in Companion Mode in Google Meet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Q_How_Do_I_Share_My_Screen_in_Companion_Mode\" title=\"Q. How Do I Share My Screen in Companion Mode?\">Q. How Do I Share My Screen in Companion Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Q_What_Is_the_Raise_Hand_Feature_and_How_to_Enable_It_in_Companion_Mode\" title=\"Q. What Is the Raise Hand Feature, and How to Enable It in Companion Mode?\">Q. What Is the Raise Hand Feature, and How to Enable It in Companion Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Q_How_to_Share_Your_Camera_in_Companion_Mode\" title=\"Q. How to Share Your Camera in Companion Mode?\">Q. How to Share Your Camera in Companion Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Q_How_to_Turn_Off_Companion_Mode\" title=\"Q. How to Turn Off Companion Mode?\">Q. How to Turn Off Companion Mode?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24417\/use-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Google_Meet_Companion_Mode\"><\/span>What is Google Meet Companion Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Companion Mode in Google Meet <strong>allows each meeting participant to use a second scree<\/strong>n to improve their user experience during a meeting, making the feature useful for individuals in a group meeting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24628\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Companion-Mode-Meet-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1396\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Companion-Mode-Meet-2.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Companion-Mode-Meet-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Companion-Mode-Meet-2-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Companion-Mode-Meet-2-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They can use companion mode to raise their hand or submit a message in the chat as an individual rather than the group in a meeting room. It also assists people with a single display in decluttering their screen by separating content between two devices. These two use cases make Companion Mode a great addition to Google Meet meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Even for people who use numerous displays or participate alone, the ability to partition meeting controls can be advantageous. There are several limitations to using companion mode instead of joining a meeting as a regular member.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_You_Get_in_Google_Meet_Companion_Mode\"><\/span>What Do You Get in Google Meet Companion Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The companion mode does not have all the features of the standard participant mode, and there are some differences between what you can do in both. Below are the features that you will get when you join a Google Meet call using companion mode:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-meeting chats, polls, Q&amp;A, and raising hands.<\/li>\n<li>Access a virtual whiteboard.<\/li>\n<li>Share your screen for presentations.<\/li>\n<li>View presentations.<\/li>\n<li>Closed Captions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, Google Workspace users get features like <strong>sharing and gathering opinions in polls, breakout rooms, recording meetings, and Q&amp;A<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24490 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3022.jpg\" alt=\"What is the Difference Between Standard Mode and Companion Mode?\" width=\"899\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3022.jpg 899w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3022-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3022-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Dont_Get_in_Google_Meet_Companion_Mode\"><\/span>What You Don&#8217;t Get in Google Meet Companion Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although joining a companion mode meeting is very similar to joining a standard one, you will not be able to use the following features when you join a meeting in companion mode:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meeting audio.<\/li>\n<li>Mic input.<\/li>\n<li>Participant tiles.<\/li>\n<li>Video feeds for other participants.<\/li>\n<li>There is no option to change the layout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Companion_Mode_in_Google_Meet\"><\/span>How to Use Companion Mode in Google Meet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is pretty simple to join a meeting in companion mode, and you can do so in two ways. One is for those with a meeting link, and the other is for those with a meeting code.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Using_the_Meeting_Link\"><\/span>Method 1- Using the Meeting Link<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>meeting link<\/strong> on your secondary device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> You will be redirected to the page where you check your audio or video, usually before joining the meeting. Select <strong>Use Companion Mode<\/strong> or <strong>Ask to use companion mode<\/strong> under the Other joining options.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24481\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3012.jpg\" alt=\"Using Meeting Link\" width=\"929\" height=\"742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3012.jpg 929w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3012-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3012-768x613.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you follow the steps, you will join the meeting from your secondary device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24482 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3013.jpg\" alt=\"Using Meeting Link\" width=\"1559\" height=\"849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3013.jpg 1559w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3013-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3013-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3013-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3013-1536x836.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1559px) 100vw, 1559px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Using_the_Meeting_Code\"><\/span>Method 2- Using the Meeting Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open a browser on your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/?companion=1&amp;authuser=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\"><strong>g.co\/companion<\/strong><\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24484\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3020.jpg\" alt=\"Using Meeting Code\" width=\"969\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3020.jpg 969w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3020-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3020-768x660.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Enter the meeting code in the textbox and tap <strong>Start Companion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Once done, you will join the meeting in companion mode using your secondary screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24485 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3021.jpg\" alt=\"Using Meeting Code\" width=\"1331\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3021.jpg 1331w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3021-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3021-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3021-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1331px) 100vw, 1331px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_Happens_When_I_Join_a_Meeting_Using_Companion_Mode\"><\/span>Q. What Happens When I Join a Meeting Using Companion Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you join a meeting in companion mode, the meeting host will know who is using companion mode by a green icon in the top left corner. The participants also tag the companion mode users, which everyone in the meeting can see.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_Happens_When_I_Join_a_Meeting_Using_Companion_Mode-2\"><\/span>Q. What Happens When I Join a Meeting Using Companion Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Google Meet counts companion mode connections against the limit of 100 participants as of May 2023.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_There_a_Companion_Mode_for_Mobile_Devices\"><\/span>Q. Is There a Companion Mode for Mobile Devices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both iOS and Android do not support companion mode. Currently, it&#8217;s limited to Google Meet on the web, Nest Hub Max, and other Google Meet-certified hardware, but we hope that Google will expand it to mobile devices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_Do_I_Turn_On_Closed_Captions_in_Companion_Mode\"><\/span>Q. How Do I Turn On Closed Captions in Companion Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t understand what someone is saying on Google Meet, you can easily turn on closed captions, which generate a real-time text of what is being said. To enable it, tap on the CC icon at the bottom menu of a meeting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24488\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3019.jpg\" alt=\"How do I turn on Closed Captions in Companion mode?\" width=\"1165\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3019.jpg 1165w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3019-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3019-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3019-768x378.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1165px) 100vw, 1165px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_Do_I_Turn_on_Audio_in_Companion_Mode_in_Google_Meet\"><\/span>Q. How Do I Turn on Audio in Companion Mode in Google Meet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can not turn on audio in companion mode because the feature blocks the microphone and meeting audio, and you need to join standard mode to enable audio in a meeting.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_Do_I_Share_My_Screen_in_Companion_Mode\"><\/span>Q. How Do I Share My Screen in Companion Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sharing content in companion mode is very easy; you need to click on the <strong>Present Now icon<\/strong> at the bottom, select the type of content you&#8217;d like to present, and follow the on-screen instructions to share your screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24489 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3015.jpg\" alt=\"How do I share my screen on Companion mode?\" width=\"1149\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3015.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3015-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3015-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3015-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1149px) 100vw, 1149px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_Is_the_Raise_Hand_Feature_and_How_to_Enable_It_in_Companion_Mode\"><\/span>Q. What Is the Raise Hand Feature, and How to Enable It in Companion Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Google Meet, you can raise your hand to let the moderator know you want to speak. To raise a hand, tap on the hand icon from the bottom menu of a meeting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24486\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3020-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"What is the raise hand feature and how to enable it in companion mode?\" width=\"1165\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3020-Copy.jpg 1165w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3020-Copy-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3020-Copy-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3020-Copy-768x378.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1165px) 100vw, 1165px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_to_Share_Your_Camera_in_Companion_Mode\"><\/span>Q. How to Share Your Camera in Companion Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sharing your camera in companion mode on Google Meet is very easy. To do so, click on the camera icon before or after joining the meeting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24487\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3019-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"How to share your camera in Companion mode?\" width=\"1165\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3019-Copy.jpg 1165w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3019-Copy-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3019-Copy-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3019-Copy-768x378.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1165px) 100vw, 1165px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_to_Turn_Off_Companion_Mode\"><\/span>Q. How to Turn Off Companion Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can easily turn off companion mode from within the meeting screen. One can also disable it permanently as a host. Here&#8217;s our full guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24564\/disable-companion-mode-in-google-meet\/\">disabling Companion Mode<\/a> in Google Meet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is how you can enable and use companion mode in Google Meet. I hope the above article helps you understand what companion mode is in Google Meet and how to use it. If you have any queries related to the article, let us know, and stay tuned to BrowserToUse for more such articles and how-tos.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/18454\/passkeys-in-google-chrome-android\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">What are Google Passkeys? 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