Google Hangouts Reviews

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we used Google Meet to facilitate interaction between students and teachers. The product was good, as everyone could turn on their cameras and study simultaneously while listening to the teacher. Additionally, now I also use it to meet with friends who live far away, making it really convenient. Moreover, I think that it now has a whiteboard option, which is helpful for individuals who need to write something on a whiteboard. Finally, this tool is also useful for conducting general meetings when the need arises.

I think that Google Meet allows for easy interaction and has additional features, such as background blurring, among others. While many other applications also offer similar features nowadays, there aren't any distinguishing factors that set Google Meet apart from its competitors. However, the best part is that Google Meet enables me to connect with a larger number of participants, unlike other applications where one may need to pay to hold a meeting with a larger number of participants.

I haven't used Google Meet in a few months. The product doesn't offer the option to upload or send files to others. While the product does provide the option to text, it could be even more useful if it offered the ability to share pictures, such as screenshots, with individuals who are not connected with you through phone or social media.

At that point in time when we were studying, we, as students, needed the ability to upload files, especially to send answers to our teachers' questions. Instead of typing the answers, it would have been good if we could upload pictures or screenshots.

I used Google Classroom and Google Meet for almost two years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when everybody was using the product. For now, I am using it from the web. So, I believe that it is the latest version.

The product was quite unstable during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially when we shared our screens, as it often resulted in a black screen. I believe this was due to a large number of people using it around the world, making it unstable.

Since Google Meet did not support file sharing, thought wasn’t given to the fact of whether the product is scalable or not. However, if such a feature were to be introduced, it could potentially pose storage limitations. In the past, more than 40 teachers were using Google Meet, with each professor having around 50 students in their virtual classroom. Presently, with the resumption of offline studies, I am not sure if they are still using the product since everyone has returned to college. I only use the product occasionally, about once every two weeks, to talk with my friends, which is a very low level of usage.

I have used Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Skype, quite a bit. I used Skype's basic version and not the business one.

The setup for Google Meet was straightforward and easy to use. During my time in college, only teachers had access to the premium version. However, the product was deployed in just one day because the process was easy to understand, and we did not need external help. The convenience of deployment was due to the efforts of the college and teachers.

I think there is a need for payment for licensing, but as students, we didn't have to pay for it when we were using it. Our professors were the ones paying for it since they needed to record the sessions. I'm not very sure about the subscription model used by our professors, though.

I would recommend Google Meet to others who want to start using it, as long as it's not being used too much. I think the product is convenient for basic conversations, and while I may not strongly recommend it, it would be fine even if I did. Overall, I would rate this solution a six out of ten.

We use the solution similar to the way people use Zoom. We use it for meetings online. 

It's very secure.

We like that we can share screens.

It's good for conferencing with others. 

The solution is very easy to set up. 

It can scale. 

We'd like the solution to have better file sharing in the product. 

You only get 60 minutes of video conferencing. 

If you want to record a meeting, you can't do that in the standard version. 

It is not extremely stable. 

We've been using the solution for two years. 

The stability could be better. I would rate it three out of ten. 

It's scalable. I'd rate it eight out of ten in terms of the ability to expand.

We have 55 users on the solution. We may increase usage in the future. 

We use technical support. We can call them. They are fine. 

I'm also familiar with Zoom and Microsoft products. 

There's no deployment process. It comes with Google Workspaces. 

For maintenance, we have one person handling everything. 

I'm not sure of the exact licensing costs. I'd rate the affordability eight out of ten in terms of affordability.

We're using the latest version of the solution. 

For a small business, the solution is very good. It wouldn't be ideal for enterprises. Microsoft is a bit better for that. 

I'd rate the product six out of ten. 

Our primary use case for the solution is to keep in touch with colleagues, for meetings and interviews. We deploy the solution on cloud.

Google hangouts has served as a way to facilitate conversations across people within and outside of the organization, making it very easy to connect with people and stay in contact if needed. 

The video call feature is the most valuable because it's a free video chat provider that is universal and requires minimal product knowledge. 

The solution can be improved by including a larger library of video filters and adding custom filters.

We have been using the solution for a couple of years, and we are currently using the latest version.

I rate the solution a seven out of ten. The solution is great and integrates well with Google Calendar.

Mostly, I use the tool for discussions and meetings with other individuals.

I think the simplicity of the whole thing is its valuable feature. It's quite intuitive and simple to set up and start. So that's what I like.

Earlier, I think there were some plug-ins for attendance and all, but that's one part that is missing. I believe if you have a license, you might get that. Also, I think the version that I'm using doesn't allow recording. I guess it's more of a licensing issue than anything else, and it needs to be improved. Attendance could be one issue since it is one feature that can be provided and can be useful.

I have been using Google Hangouts for three years. I am using the solution on my personal account with Google. So, it is an individual account. Also, I am using the solution's latest version.

I never tried its scalability. I have never used it for more than two, three, or four participants, so I am not sure of its scalability.

The solution has a maximum of only two or three users.

I have used Zoom in the past. Zoom has a time limit, while Google Meet doesn't. I think that's the major difference between the two products.

The setup is straightforward.

The deployment takes not more than five to ten minutes.

Regarding the steps for deployment, I think if you have a Google account, then all you need to do is click on Google Hangouts and start using it. I don't think that there are any deployment steps required.

I don't think any technical staff is required for the deployments and maintenance.

The installation can be done by yourself.

The solution is worth the money.

The individual account is free of cost. So, it is not expensive.

For individual use, there's no license requirement as such. For storage or some other purposes, if I go beyond 15 GB, then I need to buy something. Otherwise, it's not required.

I found it quite intuitive and simple, so I would recommend users use it.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

I am using Google Hangouts for virtual meetings.

The most valuable feature of Google Hangouts is there are no predefined or meeting durations. For example, Zoom meetings have a set duration, typically ranging from thirty minutes to an hour, whereas Google Meet meetings can continue indefinitely. Additionally, it is effortless to generate a meeting, whether it is a live session or for future use, and distribute your link to others, making these aspects appealing to me.

Google Hangouts should add a feature to show how someone connects, such as via a laptop or phone. If you know if someone is using a laptop you can ask them to share their screen.

Although it is possible to adjust video resolutions in Google Hangouts, the available options are limited to low resolutions, such as 360p or 480p. It would be beneficial to have additional options for higher quality, particularly for those with high-speed internet connections who could benefit from enhanced video quality.

I have faced some technical issues where I could not join a meeting, a meeting ended abruptly, or I was in a meeting room but the host could not see I was there. There was some issue in the cloud.

I have used Google Hangouts within the last 12 months.

I rate the stability of Google Hangouts an eight out of ten.

Most of our employees use this solution, it is close to 100 percent.

Google Hangouts is a scalable solution across an organization. Additionally, it has compatibility with devices.

I have used the support.

In the past, I have utilized Cisco Webex. One significant contrast between Cisco Webex and Google Hangouts is that in Cisco Webex, you can discern how a person logged in, whether it was through a phone or a laptop. 

Overall, Cisco Webex has more features than Google Hangouts.

The initial setup of Google Hangouts is simple. Most people have a Google account and it can be done with a few clicks of the mouse.

We have many competitors to Google Hangouts in India, such as Cisco Webex.

Users should look at their use case and determine if they are using video meetings for business use or for informal meetings. I would recommend Cisco Webex for more professional meetings as it has better quality and I would recommend Google Hangouts for less informal meetings and one that does not have a time restrictions.

I rate Google Hangouts an eight out of ten.

Google Meet is used mainly for internal and external meetings. In some of the brand cases, we are using Microsoft Teams, which would be once every two or three months. Otherwise, we use Google Meet for all internal and external calls.

I find the sound quality of Google Meet a valuable feature. You can join Google Meet with just your phone. You only need the meeting link to join.

There is no recording feature in Google Meet. Zoom has a recording feature and we use it for any calls that require recording.

I have been using Google Meet for at least two years. I have probably been using this tool longer than that since I joined my current organization only two months back.

I have found Google Meet to be a stable solution.

I believe Google Meet to be a scalable tool. There are about 100-200 employees in my organization who use Google Meet.

I have not personally used the support. I think the admin team is quite happy with Google Meet since they have been using it for quite a long time. I will rate the customer service and support a nine and nine and a half out of ten.

Positive

I have used Zoom previously. I switched because Google Meet is easier to use than Zoom since the latter requires an app to connect.

The setup is straightforward. You need to have a laptop and click on the meeting link. Even if it is a video call, nobody keeps their videos on. The setup is straightforward and requires nothing out of the box.

I would rate Google Meet a nine out of ten. I use the latest version of the tool, and will most likely recommend this tool depending on the use case. However, I would not recommend it for too heavy or high-intensity calls.

Google Meet is primarily used for collaboration activities among employees and team members within our organization. It is also utilized for meetings with customers who use Google services.

The product's Gemini AI component is the most valuable feature, automatically summarizing meeting notes. This feature is beneficial as it effectively captures the essence of the meetings.

The platform's screen-sharing feature and the participant panel could be improved. The current interface for sharing the entire screen could be more effective, and the participants' panel is considered clumsy compared to competitors like Webex or Teams.

I have been using Google Meet for over three or four years.

The product is stable. I rate the stability a nine out of ten. 

The platform is scalable, accommodating up to 200 participants in a meeting without constraints.

I rate the scalability a nine. 

I previously used Zoom and Microsoft Teams, primarily due to customer preferences. I switched to Google Meet for its integration with Google services.

The setup was straightforward. I rate the process a nine out of ten. 

I recommend the product for those already using other Google services due to its seamless integration. However, improvements in certain features and better integration with Google Calendar would enhance the overall experience.

I rate it a nine out of ten. 

I use Google Hangout to showcase case studies and solutions when consulting with clients about data security and data center work. It is a convenient way to present information and have discussions with clients remotely.

Google Hangouts, including Google Hangouts, has greatly facilitated remote collaboration for me. By using it alongside Teams, I can easily connect with peers and colleagues, no matter where we are. It has made virtual presentations and meetings much more convenient, allowing us to share and present information without needing to be physically present.

The most valuable feature of Google Hangouts for me is content sharing. It is incredibly useful, especially when working remotely, as it allows me to easily share presentations, documents, or other materials with clients during meetings.

One area where I see room for improvement in Google Hangout is the voice quality during meetings. Compared to Microsoft Teams, I find the voice quality to be somewhat lacking.

I would rate the stability of Google Hangouts as a ten out of ten.

The scalability of the solution is good. I use Google Hangouts only twice per week for my projects.

Before using Google Hangouts, I used a variety of solutions depending on the client or peers I was communicating with. This included Microsoft Teams for collaboration and sometimes WhatsApp for smaller meetings or quick conversations with up to four or five people.

I would rate the easiness of the initial setup as a nine out of ten.

Before choosing Google Hangouts, I evaluated other options like Skype and Zoom. I have used Skype extensively in the past, and Zoom was another important collaboration tool used in my work life.

I have encountered some audio quality issues with Google Hangouts, but not video quality issues. Video quality problems usually stem from network instability rather than an issue with Google Hangouts itself.

For someone considering using Google Hangouts in a professional environment, I would suggest they stick with platforms they're already comfortable with, like Skype or Microsoft Teams. However, for everyday communication needs outside of enterprise settings, Google Hangout could be suitable, but for larger-scale meetings, I would recommend considering options like Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

Overall, I would rate Google Hangouts as a nine out of ten.