Google is shifting its Meet hardware lineup from ChromeOS to Android, a change officially confirmed today. All current devices—touchscreen controllers, cameras, speakers, microphones, plus the Chromebox-based brains—will move to Android as the core operating system. Existing ChromeOS units won’t be abandoned, however; they will continue receiving security patches, stability updates, and full software support through at least 2030 for recently released models.
What’s changing and timelines
The transition impacts both how these room systems will be built and sold. Google says its hardware partners, including Logitech, CTL, and Asus, will stop manufacturing and offering ChromeOS-based Meet hardware in early 2027. Specifically, Logitech and CTL products will be phased out in February 2027; Asus will follow in April of the same year. Until then—and through full support span—those with ChromeOS hardware can expect consistency on updates, security, and reliability.
Why Android?
Android-based devices promise more device variety, allowing for compact all-in-ones, video bars, and fully integrated room systems for spaces ranging from boardrooms to huddle rooms. Google points out that Android delivers comparable performance and stability to ChromeOS, while adding flexibility: certified AOSP devices can run different video conferencing platforms, maximizing hardware utilization. The company also emphasizes longer lifecycle and predictable software support for Android-based Meet devices.
Meanwhile, Google is expected to release several large-format Android devices for meeting spaces in 2027, indicating this change isn’t just about software—it’s about updating room hardware design and function for broader usage scenarios.
Until ChromeOS-based hardware is phased out, organizations are encouraged to procure devices now if they need them—for large event spaces or other settings where form factor or current inventory matters—while full Android rollout takes shape. Support timelines remain unchanged, so those with newer ChromeOS units will still receive updates through 2030.
Why this matters: For businesses and institutions that manage many conference rooms, hardware transitions like this have real cost implications. Moving from ChromeOS to Android opens up more choices in device types and potentially lowers replacement costs by permitting multi-vendor hardware reuse. On the flip side, it raises questions about how seamless the migration path will be and whether third-party integrations will stay fully compatible. Watch for Google’s 2027 device announcements—large-format Android hardware will be particularly key to seeing whether this strategy succeeds.
