To change the Hangouts settings, open the Hangouts app, tap the Hangouts Options icon > Settings. Enable merged conversations: Enable this setting to merge your contact conversations from both SMS and Hangouts together.
How do I change my Google Chat settings?
- On your computer, open Gmail.
- At the top right, click Settings. See all settings.
- At the top, click Chat and Meet.
- Next to “Chat,” to turn Chat on or off in Gmail, select Google Chat or Off.
- Click Save Changes.
How do I control Google Hangouts?
Google has added a new remote desktop feature to Hangouts. This means you can video chat, troubleshoot, and control a friend's computer right in the same window. To start using the remote desktop feature, load up a Hangout and then head into View More Apps > Add Apps > Hangouts Remote Desktop.
How do I change Hangouts chat?
- Open the Gmail app .
- At the top left, tap Menu. Settings.
- Choose an account to opt in to Google Chat.
- Under “General,” next to “Chat,” turn on Show the chat and spaces tab.
Can you give control to someone on Google Meet?
Many platforms allow Screen Control Sharing… but not Google Meet. With it's robust features and usability, Google Meet unfortunately does not have a built-in option to give remote control over to another person.
Does Google Hangout have remote access?
Google recently added a Remote Desktop app for Google hangouts. It allows you to provide remote computer support to other users.
Where is settings in Google Chat?
All Google Chat and classic Hangouts settings can be found on the “Google Chat and classic Hangouts” settings page in the Admin console.
How do I manage Google Chat?
- Open the Chat app or Gmail app .
- Select a Chat conversation.
- At the top, next to the conversation name, tap the Right arrow .
- In Conversation Options, next to History, tap On or Off .
How do you change permissions on Google Chat?
- Sign in to your Google Admin console.
- From the Admin console Home page, go to Apps Google Workspace.
- Click External Chat Settings.
- To apply the setting to everyone, leave the top organizational unit selected.
- Next to the setting that you want to change, click Edit.
- Click Save.
Can Google Chat be turned off?
Google Chat and classic Hangouts. Click Service Status. To apply the setting to everyone, leave the top organizational unit selected. Otherwise, select a child organizational unit or a configuration group. Select Both turned off.
How do I turn off classic Hangouts?
A new setting in the Admin console under Apps > G Suite > Hangouts Chat will be added so you can disable classic Hangouts user interfaces at a time of your choosing.