Google Launches Meet on Apple CarPlay for Hands-Free Audio

Google has launched support for its Meet video conferencing app on Apple CarPlay, enabling iPhone users to join meetings hands-free from compatible vehicles. The feature, announced in a recent Google Workspace blog post, began rolling out on March 23, 2026, and is designed to allow safe, audio-only participation during commutes or travel between appointments.

The integration appears automatically on a vehicle's dashboard display once an iPhone is connected via Bluetooth or USB cable to a CarPlay-compatible system. Users can view their upcoming meetings listed on the screen and join a session with a single tap. To prioritize driver safety, the experience is limited to audio: the iPhone's camera remains off, no incoming video feeds are visible, and participants hear discussions through the car's speakers while speaking into its built-in microphone. Controls are minimal, including options to mute or unmute the microphone and exit the meeting. Advanced functions such as chat, polls, hand-raising, or question-and-answer sessions are unavailable while driving; users must park and switch to their phone for those. If the iPhone disconnects from CarPlay mid-call, audio seamlessly...