Elevate your Google Meet Hardware with Lightware Taurus UCX
Native BYOD mode & direct integration on ChromeOS
Native BYOD Experience for Google Meet Rooms
This integration enables Google Meet Rooms on ChromeOS to automatically detect and manage BYOD mode through certified communication with Lightware Taurus UCX devices, ensuring seamless transitions, meeting continuity, and accurate status visibility for users and IT admins.
Solution Highlights
Seamless BYOD/BYOM
Effortless switch between Google Meet and user laptops.
Native Integration
Ensures accurate BYOD status reporting and eliminates false alerts.
Admin Console Support
Device management, monitoring
No Network Dependency
Secure USB-only integration for simpler setup.
Multi-source Sharing
Multiple USB-C sources for simultaneous content sharing.
Future-proof
Supported by Lightware and Google for long-term reliability
Google Meet Solution by Itself
Google Meet makes connecting meetings simple and reliable, whether in the office, at the university, at home, or anywhere in between. With its stable video calls and intuitive interface, users can collaborate effectively right out of the box, without needing any additional setup.
The Lightware Solution
UCX integration extends the BYOD capabilities of standard Google Meet rooms.
Native BYOD Mode: Users can connect laptops via USB-C for content sharing and charging, without interrupting active Google Meet calls.
Automatic Operation Mode Switching: Taurus monitors call state to ensure smooth transitions between Meet and BYOD modes.
Multiple Source Management: Connect multiple laptops via USB-C and easily switch between them for content sharing.
Manage Your Devices in One Place
Admin Management: Manage and monitor Taurus devices via Google Admin Console.
No Network connection required: The Taurus connects to the Google Meet Hardware via USB, requiring no additional network setup.
Integration Overview
- The Taurus UCX connects via USB to the Chromebox, which runs the Google Meet app.
- When the room is not in a call, any connected laptop can use the room’s display, camera, and peripherals (BYOD mode).
- During a Google Meet call, the Chromebox retains control over peripherals to ensure meeting continuity.
- The Taurus will appear in the Google Admin Console as a certified device
Certified Compatibility
Your Google Meet Hardware Works Best with the Following Lightware Products
3 products
Ideal for
Small & Medium Meeting Rooms
Small to medium meeting rooms requiring flexible BYOD/BYOM solutions
Download the integration package
You can download the connecting modules for Taurus UCX from Google’s website.
