Important: To use Audio Lock, you must first turn on Host Management.
As a meeting host or co-host, you can lock all participants’ audio so they're muted. Once you turn off Audio Lock, everyone can unmute their devices. Audio Lock doesn't apply to you or other meeting co-hosts. You can only set Audio Lock from your computer or iOS device, but lock settings apply to all devices.
Lock participants' audio
Important: When you turn on Audio Lock, mobile participants may be removed from the meeting if their device doesn’t have:
- The most updated version of the Meet or Gmail app
- Android OS version M or newer
- iOS version 12 or newer
Once you turn Audio Lock off, removed participants can rejoin.
Lock participants' audio
- During the meeting, tap the screen
Menu
.
- Toggle off "Turn on their microphone"
Menu 
.Tip: After you turn off Audio Lock, participants must manually turn on their microphones.
