3 Fixes for Google Meet Not Working on iPhone

Basic Fixes

• Switch to 5GHz network: If you have any dual-band Wi-Fi router, you can connect to a 5GHz network for faster internet speeds.
• Force quit and relaunch Meet: This will give the app a fresh start.
• Update or reinstall Meet app: Download the latest version of the app and install it on your iPhone.
• Try joining using another Google account: You can switch to a different Google account and try joining the Meet call.

Fix 1: Disable Limit Data Usage (Google Meet and Gmail)

If you rely mostly on Mobile Data for Google Meet video calls, you can turn on the option of Limit Data Usage in both Google Meet and Gmail.

Step 1: Open Google Meet > Hamburger icon > Settings.

Step 2: Select the email account that you use for Google Meet video calls.

Step 3: Tap the toggle next to Limit Data Usage to disable it.

Step 4: Close Meet and then open Gmail.

Step 5: Go to Settings > Choose Google account > Disable Limit Data Usage.

This helps when you host Meet calls from the Gmail app.

Fix 2: Reactivate Camera and Mic Access

If the Google Meet video is still not working on your iPhone, you should check the Camera and Microphone access for the app. It is possible that previously you might have turned off the access for either the Camera or Microphone before starting a video call. You can now go ahead and check if the access is enabled or not with the steps below.

Open Settings > Meet > Disable Camera and Mic access > Wait for some time and then enable again.

Fix 3: Reset Network Settings

If nothing has worked for you, we suggest resetting your network settings on iPhone. This will restore all iPhone settings to default. Check out our post to learn more about what happens when you reset Network Settings on your iPhone.

Alternative: Use Google Meet From the Gmail App

If none of the steps have worked for you till now, we suggest using Google Meet video from the Gmail app. The Gmail app has the Meet tab enabled by default for every user. Here’s how you can start a Google Meet video call in the Gmail app.

Open Gmail > Tap the Meet tab > Enter your meeting code or start a new meeting.

Tip: While the Gmail app also allows you to start Google Meet video calls, sometimes the Gmail app itself may stop. If that has happened to you, check out our post that provides some working solutions to fix the same.