Now you can send video messages on Google Chat; Heres how

Google has recently dropped a new feature for Google chat users. Now, they will be able to send video messages to each other on the platform. The update is focused on making communication highly convenient. The feature will most likely save the time of both sender and receiver and the messages could be conveyed with better clarity and exact tone. Also Read: Google Chat brings audio Huddles to take on Slack

The video messages can be directly shared in messages, spaces, and group chats. Apart from that, the users can also interact with the messages by quoting reacting or even replying in the thread. As of now, your recording and sending of video messages is only available for the web version of the application. All those who use the mobile version will be only able to receive the messages and view them. That being said, Google is also planning to expand and bring the features to smartphones in the near future as well. Also Read: Google’s Duet AI in Meet, Chat can take notes, translate captions, join meeting on your behalf

The feature will be available to multiple Google Workspace users from different plans including Business Starter, Standard, Plus, Enterprise Standard, Plus, Essentials Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Nonprofits, Frontline Starter, and, Standard. The rollout of the feature has already started on October 7, 2024, and it will take up to 15 days for a complete rollout. One thing that you need to know is that the video messages feature will not offer the recording facility on certain systems like ChromeOS, Firefox, and Linux. Also Read: Google introduces in-line replies within announcement spaces in Chat

How to use the Video Messages Feature?

• Open Google Chat on your desktop and click on the compose box.
• Now, click on the record button and then choose video messages.
• Record your message and when you are done, preview the message before sending it.
• Once you are done with the review, shoot the video message to the recipients.