Google Meet users can now connect to nearby conference room hardware by entering a 5-character room code on their personal device. Meet recently launched This feature ensures that meetings remain accessible particularly for private or ad-hoc sessions where automated detection might fail. To maintain security and prevent accidental connections, users must physically confirm their presence by tapping the room hardware screen after entering the code. The room code itself is designed for clarity and security, refreshing every few minutes to ensure only those in the room can initiate the connection.For IT administrators, this update reduces troubleshooting overhead by providing a built-in alternative for rooms with complex acoustic environments or restricted proximity settings. By streamlining the connection process, organizations can ensure that employees spend less time managing hardware and more time collaborating effectively.Note: This feature is only available to users in domains on the Rapid Release track attempting to connect to devices enrolled in Early Preview. We’ll provide an update on the Workspace Updates blog when we begin a broader rollout.Getting startedAdmins: Admins: To preview this feature, your domain must be on the Rapid Release track and have devices enrolled in Early Preview. Visit the Help Center to learn more about enabling Early Preview for your Meet hardware devices.End users: Visit the Help Center to learn more about connecting with room codes.Rollout paceRapid Release domains: Rolling out now to Meet hardware devices enrolled in Early Preview, with expected completion by June 30, 2026AvailabilityAvailable to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devicesResourcesGoogle Meet Help: Use Connect room feature in Google MeetWorkspace Updates Blog: Seamlessly join meetings on Google Meet hardware with “Connect room”