Google has started rolling out near-real-time speech translation in Google Meet for Android and iOS apps, following an earlier launch for the web version.
The feature converts spoken audio into a participant’s preferred language during a call. The mobile rollout began on April 8 for Rapid Release domains, with Scheduled Release domains to follow on April 23.
Supported Languages and How It Works
Speech translation currently supports two-way translation between English and five other languages: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian. When enabled, the feature translates incoming audio almost in real time without requiring participants to switch apps or use separate tools.
At launch, two limitations apply. Only one language pair can be active in a single meeting, so all participants share the same translation direction. It is not currently possible for one participant to translate into Spanish while another translates into French in the same call. Users joining from dedicated conference room hardware can hear translated audio from others, but their own speech will not be translated for the rest of the room.
Google has indicated that user interface improvements and translation accuracy refinements will continue to be rolled out over time.
Who Can Use Google Meet Speech Translation
Speech translation in Google Meet is currently available only to certain account types:
- Google Workspace Business Standard and Business Plus, as well as Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus
- Workspace Frontline Plus and personal Google accounts subscribed to Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra
The feature is not offered on free Google accounts or entry-level Workspace plans. Google has not provided a timeline for when it will be available more broadly.
