Updated admin setting for improved video quality in Google Meet

In April 2026, we updated Meet to improve video quality on high-resolution displays. We’re now updating the way the Admin console setting that limits video bandwidth works to reduce data usage and improve call quality.

Previously, the ‘Limit video bandwidth’ setting only limited video bandwidth on the uplink; it now limits bandwidth on the downlink as well. In addition, we’re improving quality for two-person calls by increasing the uplink bandwidth usage in this scenario.

Updated setting for Meet default video quality

Getting started

• Admins: Your existing settings will remain applied.  Visit the Help Center to learn more about configuring default video quality.
• End users: There is no end user setting for this feature.

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 29, 2026

Availability

• Available to all Google Workspace customers

Resources

• Google Admin Help: Manage Meet settings (for admins)
• Google Admin Help: Configuring default video quality