Google Meet can now automatically detect when you're in a conference room

The Google Meet app icon on an Android phone.

• iOS and Android devices will listen for ultrasonic sounds to know if they're in a meeting room
• Companion Mode pops up as the favored joining option
• It's also easier to share audio on calls

Google Meet has been updated to automatically detect meeting rooms, making Companion Mode the priority joining method to reduce echoes and audio feedback associated with multiple active mics in close proximity.