The Google Meet mobile app can switch between the front and rear cameras during a video meeting. This helps demonstrate a physical object without turning the phone around. Check the surroundings before switching, because the new camera can reveal a room, document, screen, or person that was outside the selfie view.
Prepare the scene before changing cameras
Tell participants that you are about to show a different view. Move private papers and unrelated people out of the intended frame. Stabilize the phone or tablet so you can reach the control without sweeping the camera across the room. The app normally begins with the selfie view, according to Google’s mobile camera guidance.
Use the in-meeting camera switch
In the Meet app on Android, iPhone, or iPad, join the video meeting and use Switch camera at the top right. Inspect the resulting view before discussing the object. Camera switching is different from the camera on/off control: one selects the lens while the other controls whether video is sent. Google’s mobile guidance also says the Meet app does not provide adjustable video resolution.
Verify the demonstration and return deliberately
Ask a colleague whether the object or text is visible clearly enough. Improve the physical framing and lighting rather than repeatedly toggling lenses to address an unreadable document. When finished, use the camera switch again and check the selfie framing before continuing. Turn the camera off when no video is needed. If the switch is unavailable or the image fails, keep conversation going through the agreed audio channel and use a separately approved image or document when appropriate. Do not assume a black preview means participants cannot hear your microphone.
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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.