“Cannot control mic with AirPods” in Google Meet

Why it happens

macOS sends the stem press only to apps using Apple's mute API. Chrome and Meet don't.

Without HotMic

Click Meet's mic or press ⌘D.

The fix: HotMic

Your stem press flips Meet's own mute button via the HotMic extension (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc) or, in Chrome, the HotMic Headset (pair once in Meet).

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macOS 15+ (27 untested). AirPods (3rd gen+), AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. On AirPods Max, press the Digital Crown instead of squeezing a stem.