- Meeting in Progress
- Scheduling for Future
This method allows you to invite Asa (our bot) to your live meeting using a Google Meet link. This requires that the meeting has already started and there is at least one participant in the meeting who can admit Asa from Google Meet’s lobby.
Get meeting link
Join your Google Meet meeting and copy the meeting link from the address bar or by clicking the meeting info button.
Invite Asa
Navigate to your Ally Security dashboard and paste the Google Meet link to invite Asa to join the meeting.
Limitations
The following Google Meet features are currently not supported:| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Google Meet Livestreams | Not supported |
| Breakout Rooms | Not supported |
Contact us at support@ally.security if you need any of these capabilities.
Recording Behavior
No recording permission is needed for Google Meet calls. This means that as long as Asa (our bot) is in the call, it will be able to record.Joining Behavior
By default, Asa (our bot) needs to be manually admitted into calls and will appear as an “anonymous” user. Google Meet may visually identify Asa as a bot to participants (for example, with a bot label or indicator). That visibility change does not affect Asa’s ability to join the call or record the meeting after admission—it only makes it clear which participant is the bot. When Asa attempts to join a Google Meet call, a dialog will be displayed to participants asking to admit Asa. Any signed-in participant in the host’s Google Workspace can let Asa in. You can also admit Asa from the participant list: open the three-dot menu next to Asa and select Admit entry.Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Asa need to be manually admitted?
Why does Asa need to be manually admitted?
By default, Asa (our bot) appears as an anonymous user and needs manual admission to Google Meet calls. This is a security feature of Google Meet to prevent unauthorized access to meetings.Any signed-in participant in the host’s Google Workspace can admit Asa into the meeting.
Why does Google Meet show Asa as a bot?
Why does Google Meet show Asa as a bot?
Google Meet may display a bot indicator for Asa so participants can see which join request comes from a recording bot. This does not block Asa from joining or recording once someone admits the bot. If Asa is waiting to join, use the lobby prompt, or open the three-dot menu next to Asa in the participant list and choose Admit entry.
What are Google Meet Livestreams and why aren't they supported?
What are Google Meet Livestreams and why aren't they supported?
A Google Meet livestream allows users to broadcast a video meeting to a large audience in a view-only format. This is particularly useful for events where interaction is not required from the viewers, such as webinars.Google Meet livestreams are currently not supported by our recording system.
Can Asa join breakout rooms?
Can Asa join breakout rooms?
No, Google Meet breakout rooms are not currently supported. The recording will only capture the main meeting room.
Does Asa need special permissions?
Does Asa need special permissions?
No special recording permissions are required for Google Meet calls. As long as Asa is admitted into the call, it will be able to record the meeting.