Bringing Meetings to Life: How Google Meet’s New Update Expands Collaboration with the Google Meet Series One Hardware by Avocor

We’ve all been there—sitting in yet another virtual meeting, watching a presentation unfold while trying to stay engaged. You know the drill: a slide comes up, people talk, and you're stuck mentally doodling in the margins. It’s like being back in school, right? But what if you could take those doodles and turn them into something that actually contributes to the conversation? What if collaboration wasn’t just about watching but about doing?

Well, thanks to the latest Google Meet update, we’re bringing that interactivity right to your fingertips—literally—on Avocor’s Board 65 and Desk 27. This is about more than just touch screens. It’s about turning passive meetings into active, dynamic collaborations that bring people together, whether they’re across the table or across the globe.

The Struggle: Watching Isn’t Engaging

Let’s be honest—virtual meetings can feel like a one-way street. Presenters share their screen, and everyone else sits there, occasionally nodding or typing a question into the chat. For young professionals, educators, and IT pros, this passive style of collaboration just doesn’t cut it anymore. We need tools that pull people in, not shut them out.

Enter the Google Meet Series One Board 65 and Desk 27 by Avocor.

We all know the power of touch and interactivity. That’s why you’ve seen devices like the Avocor Board 65 and Desk 27 popping up in modern office spaces, classrooms, and co-working hubs. But up until now, even the best touch screen was missing one thing: the ability to fully engage with shared content in real time. Now, with Google Meet’s latest firmware update, we’re unlocking that next level of collaboration. It’s no longer just about presenting—it’s about participating.

The Solution: Make Meetings Interactive (Finally!)

So, how does it work? Picture this: you’ve joined your meeting on Google Meet with the Board 65 or Desk 27. The host has presented a document and you have been asked to give some input, but instead of just talking through that feedback, you’re able to draw them out, highlight key points, and invite your team to jump in and do the same. It’s like turning your meeting into a digital whiteboard session, and everyone’s got a marker.

Here’s the magic in a few simple steps:

1. Join the meeting with your touch screen Board 65 and your laptop (using companion mode).
2. Start presenting content from your laptop.
3. In the People Panel, make the Board 65 a “co-annotator” (yep, your touch screen becomes part of the team).
4. Suddenly, the Board 65’s annotation tools appear, and you can start drawing, marking up slides, adding stickers—whatever it takes to get the point across.
5. Everyone sees your annotations in real-time. No delays, no confusion—just instant, interactive collaboration.

And it’s not just for big corporate boardrooms. Imagine you’re a teacher trying to engage a class full of high schoolers. Now, instead of just sharing a slide on photosynthesis, you’re drawing out the process live, circling important points, and even letting students come up to the Board 65 to add their notes. It’s education that feels a lot less like a lecture and more like a conversation.

Why It Matters: Real-World Use Cases

This isn’t just tech for tech’s sake. This is about solving real problems.

• Brainstorming sessions: Picture your team huddled around a table—some in person, some remote—working on a new project. With annotation, everyone’s thoughts make it onto the screen, and suddenly that rough idea is getting refined in real-time.
• Classrooms that come to life: Whether you’re working with high schoolers or running a professional development workshop, getting people to interact with the material is the key to engagement. The Board 65’s interactivity takes teaching beyond the slides and turns it into a full-on collaboration experience.
• Open office creativity: For IT pros installing these devices, this isn’t just about plugging in another screen—it’s about giving teams the tools to unlock their creativity and boost engagement across the board.

Why Avocor and Google Board 65?

At Avocor, we’ve always been about empowering people to collaborate better. With this latest firmware update from Google Meet, we’re taking that mission one step further. Whether you’re leading a brainstorm, teaching a class, or facilitating a cross-functional meeting, the Board 65 turns passive meetings into interactive experiences that get everyone involved.

And the best part? This isn’t a future feature—it’s rolling out now. So if you’ve got a Board 65 or Desk 27, you’re just a few clicks away from transforming your collaboration experience.

In a world where hybrid work and learning are here to stay, this kind of tech doesn’t just make things easier—it makes them better.

Ready to see the Board 65 in action? Let’s talk about how Avocor can help you create more interactive, engaging spaces—whether it’s in the office, the classroom, or wherever your team connects.