Set a timer in Google Meet

As a Google Meet host or co-host, you can set a timer that's visible to everyone. The Timer can help you:

• Manage meeting time effectively.
• Make sure you cover all agenda items.

Important:

• The hosts and co-hosts can start and control the timer only on the web.
• All participants on any device can find the timer once it’s started.

1. To join a meeting on your computer, open Google Meet.
2. At the bottom right, click Meeting tools and then Timer.
3. Set the time in minutes and seconds.
4. To begin the countdown, click Start.
   • While the timer is active, you can:
     • Pause: Stop the timer temporarily.
     • Resume: Resume a paused timer.
     • Extend: To add one minute, click Add and the total time on the timer will increase.
5. Optional: To turn sound notification on or off, click Alarm .
   • This is only available when host controls are disabled.

Tips:

• When the timer reaches zero, you get a sound notification.
• You can manage the timer if host controls are on. If the host controls are off, anyone in the meeting can manage it.

Related resources

• Add co-hosts in Google Meet
• Manage host controls