On August 26, 2026, we are officially launching our updated user interface for Neat touch controllers and  the Poly TC8.Overall, the design allows users to concentrate on their meetings rather than searching for controls, resulting in a more efficient and aesthetically pleasing experience.Here’s what you can expect:Simplified Access to Key Controls: The controls you use most frequently, like mute and hand raise, are more prominent and easily accessible, helping you cut down on time searching for features and spend more time focusing on your meeting.Intuitively Organized Features:In-meeting experience: If you need to access more advanced features, like camera controls or the meeting layout, you can find them under the “More actions” menu. This keeps the main interface clean while ensuring less frequently used features are still readily accessible.Pre-call experience: You’ll also notice a refresh for the pre-call meeting UI, which prominently features the option to enter a meeting code or nickname, and a drop-down menu for Webex or Zoom meetings.A Familiar Interface: The touch controller UI will now look and feel similar to the Google Meet UI as seen on Laptop & Desktop devices, which will help navigating the menu more intuitively.Pre-meeting experience UI refresh Neat/Poly touch controller will now haveIn-meeting experience UI refresh featuring quick action controlsThis launch brings the modern UI experience to an expanded lineup of hardware, ensuring visual consistency across your meeting rooms. These improvements are designed to reduce user friction and support tickets by mirroring the exact interaction layout users are already accustomed to on their individual workstations.Expanding availabilityWith the addition of Neat Pad andPoly TC8, we are continuing our commitment to expanding support for the new UI across all Google Meet touch controllers, including various Android Open Source Project (AOSP) ecosystem devices.Getting startedAdmins: This feature will be enabled by default for supported Neat Pad and, Poly TC8. You can visit the Help Center to learn more about managing settings and layouts for your organization’s devices.End users: No action is required. You will automatically see the updated, intuitive interface the next time you interact with your in-room touch controller. Visit the Help Center to learn more about using the new Google Meet Hardware touchscreen features.Rollout paceEarly Preview devices: Gradual rollout (up to 7 days for feature visibility) starting on August 26, 2026Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 3 days for feature visibility) starting on September 2nd, 2026AvailabilityAvailable to all Google Workspace customers with supported Google Meet hardware devices.ResourcesGoogle Workspace Admin Help: Using the new Google Meet Hardware touchscreenGoogle Help: Try the new Google Meet Hardware touch controller UI