Google Meet Launches 'Take Notes' for In-Person Meetings

Google Meet is expanding its Gemini-powered "Take Notes" feature to support in-person meetings, a significant upgrade from its previous online-only functionality. This new capability aims to streamline note-taking for users whether they are in a virtual conference room or gathered around a table.

The feature, initially previewed in April, now allows users to leverage AI to transcribe, summarize, and identify action items from face-to-face discussions. On Android and iOS devices, a dedicated "Take notes" icon will appear at the bottom of the screen, positioned alongside the "New call" option. For users accessing Google Meet via their web browser, the functionality is available on meet.google.com, which recently underwent a design refresh.

To initiate the note-taking process for an in-person gathering, users simply tap "Start taking notes" and then place their device nearby, similar to how one would utilize applications like Pixel Recorder or other audio recording tools. The session can be stopped at any time or paused and resumed as needed. Once the meeting concludes, Google Meet automatically generates a comprehensive transcript, a concise summary, and a list of actionable tasks. These outputs are conveniently saved as a Google Doc in the user's Drive, with a direct link also sent via email.

AI-driven Meeting Assistance Becomes More Versatile

While the feature promises greater convenience, it currently supports only a single language at launch. Google recommends a meeting duration of approximately 15 minutes for optimal performance. For individual consumers, utilizing the "Take Notes" feature for in-person meetings requires a subscription to either Google AI Pro or AI Ultra. Business and enterprise users will find this functionality integrated into specific Google Workspace editions, including Business Standard and Plus, and Enterprise Standard and Plus. Various other editions, such as Frontline Plus, and education add-ons like Google AI Pro for Education, also include this capability.

The rollout began with Google Meet for Android devices, with web browser support slated to follow shortly thereafter. iOS users can expect the feature to become available starting at the end of August 2026. This expansion marks a significant step in making AI-driven meeting assistance more accessible and versatile for a wider range of user scenarios.