Hangouts Meet is geared toward enterprise users who want to collaborate on documents and projects, share screens, and video conference — and all without leaving the comfort of their own browser.
It's also designed to work with existing Google Apps, such as Gmail and Google Drive.
Hangouts Meet is a great tool for those who are already using Google Apps, and work well with Google's own suite of tools.
Interface
The layout is easy to understand, and the app can be customized by adding your own logo and colors. The app also includes a chat feature, which I found to be very useful during meetings.
You can drag and drop participants into the main video window, and can also choose to have them appear as a thumbnail, or in the chat window. The app also allows you to share your computer's screen, and allows presenters to control the desktop's camera.
If you're using a non-Google Apps account, you won't be able to chat with other participants, see their shared desktops, or use the app with Google Drive.
Participants can join a meeting from their browser by entering a meeting ID, or by clicking on a link in an email invitation. If you want to use the app to video conference with other Google Apps users, you'll need to sign in with your Google account.
You can also use the app with a Google Apps account, which makes it easy to utilize the video conferencing and collaboration features right within your existing Google Apps account.
Features
The app allows you to share the screen of your PC or Mac with other participants, which can be useful when you're working on a project together.
The app also has a handy feature that lets you share your webcam with the other participants. This can be useful if you want to share your facial expressions with others, or if you need to see the face of another participant.
The app also allows you to share your computer's microphone, which can be useful during collaborative meetings where you need to discuss something privately.
The app also includes a Do Not Disturb feature that allows you to mute the app if you're busy, or if you need to take a phone call. The app also allows you to record and save your meetings.
The app also includes a handy screen-sharing feature, and also allows you to send a document to other participants during the meeting.
Usability
The interface is easy to understand, and the app can be customized by adding your own logo and colors. The app also includes a lot of features, which could be very useful during meetings.
Business Tool
Hangouts Meet is a good tool for those who want to extend their business collaboration features on the web. It's also a great way to replace your business teleconferencing service, and can save you a lot of money if you plan to host meetings using video conferencing
