How to Fix Screen Share Not Working in Google Meet on Mac

If you're a Mac user and you're having trouble with screen sharing in Google Meet, don't worry! There are some simple steps you can take to fix the issue. In this article, we'll walk you through how to troubleshoot screen sharing issues on your Mac.

Check your browser and Google Meet settings

The first step is to check your browser and Google Meet settings. Sometimes, these settings can be the culprit behind screen sharing issues. Here's how to do it:

1. Open your browser and go to Google Meet.

2. Click on the three-dot menu in the top right corner and select "Settings".

3. Make sure that "Allow Meet to access your camera and microphone" is enabled.

4. Check that your browser is up to date by going to "About [Browser Name]".

5. Clear your browser's cache and cookies.

6. Restart your browser and try screen sharing again.

Check your Mac settings

If your browser and Google Meet settings are okay, the next step is to check your Mac settings. Here's how:

1. Go to "System Preferences" on your Mac.

2. Click on "Security & Privacy".

3. Click on the "Privacy" tab.

4. Make sure that "Google Chrome" and "Google Meet" are checked under "Screen Recording" and "Camera".

5. Restart your browser and try screen sharing again.

Check for updates

If your browser and Mac settings are okay, the next step is to check for updates. Make sure that your browser, Google Meet, and Mac OS are up to date. Here's how:

• For your browser, go to "About [Browser Name]" and click on "Check for updates".
• For Google Meet, go to the Google Meet website and check for any updates.
• For your Mac OS, go to the Apple menu and click on "Software Update". 

Try a different browser

If none of the above steps work, try using a different browser. Sometimes, Google Meet works better on different browsers. Here's a list of browsers that can be used with Google Meet:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Here's how to switch to a different browser and screen share on it:

• Download and install the browser you want to use.
• Go to the Google Meet website on the new browser.
• Allow access to your camera and microphone.
• Start a new meeting and try screen sharing again.

Contact Google Support

If you still can't screen share on Google Meet, it's time to contact Google Support. Here's how to do it:

• Go to the Google Meet Help Center.
• Click on "Contact us".
• Provide relevant information, such as your browser and Mac OS version, the steps you've taken to troubleshoot, and any error messages you've received.
• Google Support will provide you with a solution to your problem.

Screen sharing issues on Google Meet can be frustrating, but they're usually easy to fix. By checking your browser and Google Meet settings, your Mac settings, and checking for updates, you can usually solve the problem. If all else fails, try using a different browser or contacting Google Support. With these steps, you'll be able to screen share on Google Meet in no time!