While fun backgrounds have been a hit with video call services like Zoom, sometimes they can be distracting. That can also be the case with regular backgrounds, which might include personal items or even, let’s face it, a mess you just don’t want anyone to see. While Google is working on new ways to improve how you look on Google Meet calls, including some exciting new developments in AI, you can consider things like ring lights to enhance your visage as well. Those still don’t solve the issue of a distracting background. You can actually keep things professional by blurring out your background. This ensures the focus remains on you and not what type of houseplants you have at home or vinyl records in your collection. But how do you blur your background on a Google Meet call?
How to blur your background on a new Google Meet call
Open the Google Meet app or go to Google.meet.com.
Tap New meeting.
Tap Start a new meeting.
Tap the three dots on the far right.
Select Change background.
Tap the second option in the first row to slightly blur the background.
Tap the third option in the first row to totally blur the background.
How to blur your background on a joined or existing Google Meet call
Click on Google Meet link
Before joining the call, tap the three dots on the far right
Select Change background
Tap the second option in the first row to slightly blur the background
Tap the third option in the first row to totally blur the background
How to blur your background on a Google Meet call from an Android phone
Download the Google Meet app
Open the Meet app
Select the meeting you want to join or start one
At the bottom of your view, tap Blur your background
Join meeting
If already in a meeting, tap the screen to pull up your view
Tap Blur your background
All you need
The right app
Google Meet app
Free at Google Play Store
Simple, effortless meetings
Whether you’re having a client or team meeting for work, enjoying virtual drinks with friends, or connecting with family from abroad, the Google Meet app is so simple to use and offers some useful features like blurred backgrounds.
