Configure Google Meet hardware devices to trust private certificate authorities

Configure Google Meet hardware devices to trust private certificate authorities
Thursday, January 16, 2025

What’s changing
Google Meet hardware devices can now trust HTTPS certificates signed by a private certificate authority (CA). This simplifies the process of setting up and managing third-party user control interfaces (UCIs), especially in high impact meeting spaces with systems like Q-SYS.

Previously, you had to get certificates signed by a public CA to enable Google Meet hardware touch controllers to load third-party UCIs. This process was often time-consuming and expensive, and required frequent renewals.

Now, Google Meet hardware devices can trust certificates signed by a private certificate authority, enabling them to securely load a third-party room control system's UCI. This gives you more control over your network security and eliminates the costs and complexities associated with public certificate signing.

Getting started

• Admins: Visit the Help Center to learn more about setting up an HTTPS certificate authority and setting up a 3rd-party control system.
• End users: There is no end user impact or action required.

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 23, 2025

Availability

• Available to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devices
• Please note that Android devices aren’t supported yet.