4 Fixes When Google Meet Lags During a Presentation

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Lower the Display Resolution

Are you using a 4K monitor or laptop with a 4K display to conduct Google Meet calls? In that case, Google Meet will try to render everything in the 4K resolution during the presentation. You should lower the display resolution to avoid lag.

Step 1:Open the Settings app on Windows usingWindows+Ikeys.

Step 2:Go toSystem> select theDisplaymenu.

Step 3:SelectDisplay resolutionunder the Scale & layout menu and select alower resolution.

Open Google Chrome and deliver a presentation during Google Meet. You should see a drastic reduction in lag.

Fix 2: Update Display and GPU Drivers

If your computer’s display and GPU drivers are outdated, you might experience heavy lag during Google Meet presentations. You must update the display and GPU drivers from the Device Manager menu to fix this. You can use driver update programs or follow the steps below.

Step 1:Right-click theStartmenu and clickDevice Manager.

Step 2:Expand theDisplay adaptorsmenu, right-click on yourdisplay driver, and selectUpdate driver.

Step 4:ClickAutomatically search for drivers, then reboot your PC and try delivering presentations over Google Meet.

Fix 3: Turn Off Hardware Acceleration

Turning off hardware acceleration is a valid fix if the GPU is outdated, weak, or overloaded. Hardware acceleration puts a greater burden on the GPU. By disabling it, you reduce the burden and kill the lag.

Step 1:PressWindows+Ito open the Settings app.

Step 2:Go to theSystemsection and selectDisplay.

Step 3:ClickGraphicsin the Related settings section.

Step 4:ClickChange default graphics settings, then toggle offHardware accelerationin the next windows.

Fix 4: Use Your Phone for Audio

If you organized the meeting through a Google Workspace account, use a phone for audio in a video meeting. This option is great if you have poor internet connections. Follow the steps below.

Step 1:Once you are in the waiting room, before joining a meeting, click onJoin and use your phone for audio.

Step 2:Input your phone number in the provided field and click onCall me and join. This should initiate a call to your phone.

Step 3:Answer the call and follow the instructions to use the phone as audio.

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Last updated on 30 April, 2024

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