- 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.
1
Get meeting link
Join your Google Meet meeting and copy the meeting link from the address bar or by clicking the meeting info button.
2
Invite Asa
Navigate to your Ally Security dashboard and paste the Google Meet link to invite Asa to join the meeting.
3
Allow Asa to join
When Asa requests to join, admit the bot from the Google Meet lobby. Any participant in the meeting can approve Asa’s entry.
Limitations
The following Google Meet features are currently not supported:| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Google Meet Livestreams | Not supported |
| Breakout Rooms | Not supported |
Contact us at [email protected] 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. 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.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.
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.