Google Meet’s current presentation instructions include system-audio sharing for a window or entire screen when the option is supported. This capability is not universal across computers. Check the operating system and the actual sharing picker before planning a demonstration that requires audio from a desktop application.
Check platform eligibility first
Google’s screen-sharing troubleshooting guide lists macOS 14.2, Windows 11, or newer for window and desktop audio sharing. Use an updated Chrome browser for the documented fullest sharing functionality. If your environment differs, do not promise system sound merely because a window can be shared visually. Ask support to confirm managed-device restrictions when necessary.
Inspect the audio toggle
Choose Present now, then a window or the entire screen. In the selection dialog, look for Also share system audio. Enable it only when the audience needs that audio, then choose the intended source and share. Because system audio is broader than a single tab’s sound, silence unrelated applications and notifications before starting the test.
Verify with a listener
Play a short nonconfidential sample and ask another participant to confirm it is audible. Google advises enabling the system default audio output device to avoid echo when sharing system audio. Its guidance also identifies restrictions involving Adaptive Audio cohorts; if system-audio sharing is unavailable there, tab audio can be an alternative. A missing toggle is a reason to revise the presentation method, not to weaken device security settings. If the material can be played in Chrome, present the relevant tab with tab audio instead. Stop sharing or turn off the shared audio before returning to private computer sounds.
References
Reviewed against the linked official product guidance on November 4, 2026. Features, limits, screen labels, and access can vary by account, platform, region, and organization policy.