Google Meet now translates speech in 63 languages as people talk, which beats nodding politely
By Brett Gavaghan, Founder of Adaptd ·
From 22 October, Meet's Gemini speech translation covers 63 languages, detects who is speaking what, and lets each person switch it on for themselves.
The short version
- Google Meet's speech translation now covers 63 languages and detects the spoken language automatically, even when people switch mid-call.
- It rolls out from 22 October on Business Standard and above and on Google AI Pro, and guests can use it when the organiser qualifies.
- Try it on your next call with an overseas supplier or customer, and confirm prices and dates in writing afterwards.
Every business has had the call where everyone is smiling, nodding and quietly hoping someone else understood. Google wants to make that call a bit shorter.
What changed in Google Meet translation?
Google Meet's speech translation now works across 63 languages and detects which language is being spoken, so it can translate any mix of them in one meeting. It runs on Gemini 3.5 Live Translate and matches the translated audio with captions.
Each person turns translation on for themselves from the toolbar, and can list languages they already understand so those aren't translated. Google says it doesn't store voice data or train models on your voice.
Who can use it, and when?
Google Meet speech translation is rolling out from 22 October for Rapid Release domains and from 2 November for Scheduled Release, on Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, and Google AI Pro and Ultra. Guests from other companies can use it when the organiser has an eligible plan.
Meetings get up to 90 minutes of translation on base Workspace and AI Pro plans. It doesn't work in recordings, live streams or dial-in calls, and Google says regional limits apply, so check it appears for you.
Should your business use it?
Your business should use it if you deal with overseas suppliers, customers whose first language isn't English, or a team spread across countries. Try it on a low-stakes call first.
My advice: treat it like a helpful interpreter who's having a long day. It's great for keeping the conversation moving, but prices and delivery dates still go in a follow-up email.
Nobody wants to find out what 'fifteen' became in translation when the invoice arrives.
Wondering what this means for your business?
That's exactly what the discovery call is for.