Native BYOD Experience for Google Meet Rooms

This integration makes Taurus the only AV matrix switcher natively supported by Google Meet hardware on ChromeOS. Through certified communication with Lightware Taurus UCX devices, ensuring seamless transitions, meeting continuity, and accurate status visibility for users and IT administrators.This establishes a unique, fully supported pathway for combining professional AV switching with Google Meet environments.

Solution Highlights

Native BYOD/BYOM operation

Laptops join Google Meet rooms via USB-C with automatic device recognition and seamless switching between Meet and BYOD/BYOM modes.

USB-only integration

All communication between the Chromebox and room peripherals (camera, mic, speakers) is handled via USB.

Automatic mode switching

Taurus monitors call states and automatically switches between Google Meet mode and BYOD sessions.

Multi-Source USB-C switching

Multiple laptops can be connected simultaneously, enabling fast presenter changeovers and flexible hybrid workflows.

Google Admin Console

Taurus devices appear in the Google Admin Console, giving IT teams a unified interface for monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting room hardware.

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:
Taurus devices can be managed and monitored through the Google Admin Console. Administrators can view device status, check connectivity, and perform basic diagnostics from a single interface.

No Network connection required:
Taurus connects to the Google Meet hardware via USB only. Since it does not rely on the network for communication, no additional network configuration, IP setup, or firewall adjustments are needed.

Integration Overview

USB Integration with Chromebox Taurus UCX communicates with the Chromebox over USB. This simplifies system design because peripheral routing does not depend on network configuration.

BYOD Access When No Call Is Active When the room is idle, a connected laptop can take control of the display and USB peripherals. This allows the room to function as a standard presentation space without additional switching hardware.

Stable Peripheral Control During Calls During an active Google Meet session, the Chromebox keeps control of the camera, audio, and other peripherals. This prevents unintended interruptions and maintains call stability.

Visibility in Google Admin Console The Taurus appears as a certified device in the Google Admin Console, giving administrators unified status monitoring and simplifying troubleshooting across multiple rooms.

Why This Matters for the AV Integrator

Faster, simpler installations USB-centric architecture means fewer points of failure, less configuration, and shorter deployment time.

Officially supported, future-proof solution The integration is developed and supported in partnership with Google — ensuring long-term reliability and consistent updates.

Centralized management = reduced support load Google Admin Console makes remote oversight easy, lowering helpdesk calls and on-site maintenance needs.

Flexible for any room size The UCX family scales from small huddle spaces to complex multi-display boardrooms.

A better customer experience means return business Smooth switching, stable performance, and simple workflows translate to higher end-user satisfaction — which reflects directly on you as the integrator.