Google Meet finally adds full system audio sharing and high-quality stereo sound

For years, one of the biggest headaches in Google Meet was the weirdly restrictive audio sharing. If you wanted your audience to hear a video or a sound clip, you had to present a specific Chrome tab. If your content lived in a media player, a specialized app, or even a different browser, you were usually stuck with awkward silence or a messy echo from your microphone picking up your speakers.

Thankfully, Google is rolling out two major updates that fundamentally change how we present audio in Meet.

Share audio from any app or window

The biggest news is that you can now share your entire device’s audio when presenting a specific window or your full screen. You are no longer tethered to a Chrome tab.

This is a game-changer for anyone using third-party presentation software, video players, or creative tools. When you go to “Present Now,” you’ll see a new toggle to include device audio. A few things to keep in mind:

• System Requirements: You’ll need to be on Windows 11 or macOS 14.02 (or newer) and running Chrome 142 or higher.
• Permission: macOS users will need to grant a one-time system permission for Chrome to record audio.
• Rollout: This is available now for Rapid Release domains, while everyone else (including personal accounts) should see it by mid-January 2026.

Immersive Stereo Sound

In addition to where the sound comes from, Google is also improving how it sounds. Meet now supports stereo audio for presentations.

If you are sharing a video with a rich soundscape or playing music before a meeting starts, Meet will now preserve those distinct left and right channels for a much more immersive experience. This happens automatically if the source is in stereo, though for now, you must be on the web (specifically Chrome or Firefox) to receive that high-quality stereo feed.

Why this matters

These updates move Google Meet much closer to a “pro” broadcasting experience. By eliminating the need for tab-swapping workarounds, your presentations stay cleaner, more professional, and—most importantly—completely echo-free.