Why Is Google Meet Stuck on Getting Ready?
Like most tech, rarely can you trace a Google Meet issue to one source, at least not immediately. The fact you can access the web page is good, but there are still several failure points to consider that could prevent you from getting into the meeting.
The browser can’t detect your camera.There’s an issue with the browser profile.An extension or add-on is interfering with webcam functionality.You have an unstable internet connection.Google is experiencing an issue on its side.
How to Fix the Getting Ready Loop in Google Meet
With those possible causes in mind, follow these steps in order to figure out what’s happening. Everything else could be working fine, and the “getting ready” message might just be alerting you the browser can’t communicate with your camera. This is especially true if the meeting screen shows the “No camera found” message. If you’re using Google’s Chrome browser, see our guide on how to allow camera access in Chrome. Mozilla’s website details how to manage camera permissions in Firefox. There are several reasons why your internet might be slow, and some common first steps when attempting to fix it, is to restart your network equipment and restart your computer. Visit the browser’s website to get the latest version, or use the menu in the program to see if there’s an update. Learn how to update Firefox, how to update Chrome, or how to update Edge if you need help. Deleting these items is often the fix for web pages that only partially work. One or more of these programs could be interfering with the connection to Google Meet or your camera. See these articles to learn where the JavaScript setting is in these browsers: JavaScript in Chrome and JavaScript in Firefox. The issue most likely lies in the profile you’re using. If you want to stick with the original browser, do this, depending on the program you’re using:
Refresh Firefox. Make a new profile in Chrome. Create a new Edge profile.
