Universal mute toggle for Google Meet
Mute for Google Meet™ Extension
- Updated to support the latest Google Meet Layout
- Control the microphone button of a Google Meet™ call using a global hotkey
- Default hotkey is (Ctrl + Shift + 5) to toggle microphone.
- Automatically switched to the current Google Meet™ window when you are working in another application
- Works outside of the browser - You need not be inside the browser to control the microphone
- Receive notifications in your system tray when you toggle the microphone. This reinforces the current state of the microphone during a call especially when you are outside of your browser
- Use the hotkey or click on the microphone icon in the extensions area.
Switch to active Google Meet™ tab
- When you are on another tab in Google Chrome (or)
- When you are in another application and you want to switch to the current Meet call tab.
You can now switch to the active Google Meet™ tab with the global hotkey (Ctrl + Shift + 2)
Navigate to Google Meet™ home screen.
- When you are in a Google Meet™ tab, and you want to go back to Meet home (meet.google.com), use the hotkey (Ctrl + Shift + 1) to get back to Meet home.
Configurable hotkeys - Visit the Extensions page and use the menu on the top-left to navigate to Keyboard shortcuts. Alternatively visit chrome://extensions/shortcuts and configure.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Mute for Google Meet™ extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Mute for Google Meet™ extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install Mute for Google Meet™ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Mute for Google Meet™ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Mute for Google Meet™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Mute for Google Meet™ extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the Mute for Google Meet™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Mute for Google Meet™ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Mute for Google Meet™ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Mute for Google Meet™ extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Mute for Google Meet™ extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download Mute for Google Meet™ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Mute for Google Meet™ extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the Mute for Google Meet™ extension file
Select and download the Mute for Google Meet™ extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Mute for Google Meet™ extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Mute for Google Meet™ extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Mute for Google Meet™ extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Mute for Google Meet™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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