Why this Guide?
This guide explains how to set up real-time AI translated subtitles using EventCAT OnlineMeeting with Google Meet.
Meeting hosts can begin the setup via the following link:
https://eventcat.com/en
1. Log in or Sign up
Existing Users: Log in using your email and password
New Users: Create an account by entering your email and password
2. Create a Meeting and Set Up Translation
Click the Invite AI Interpreter button
- Choose a translation model:
- Swift: Faster processing speed
- Wise: Higher translation quality
Related article: What’s the difference between the Swift and Wise models?
Paste the link of your Google Meet meeting room
Select the spoken language and target translation language
For meeting security, you can enable Passcode or IP Address Whitelist
Create a new glossary or select an existing one and confirm
Related article: What is a glossary?
After confirming all final meeting information, click Invite AI Interpreter and wait for the bot to appear in the meeting room waiting area (approx. 20 seconds).
Do not leave the translation screen — subtitles are only displayed there.
3. Approve AI Interpreter Entry
When a pop-up appears in the bottom right corner of your Google Meet meeting room, click Admit to let the EventCAT bot join the meeting.
Important Notes
Once the AI bot joins the meeting, a subtitle link is automatically shared in the Google Meet chat window.
Participants can click this link to view real-time subtitles.Each participant can choose their preferred language to read translations individually.
“There’s an easier way — use calendar invites!”
Besides pasting the meeting link manually, you can also add bot@eventcat.com as a guest in your Google Calendar or Outlook meeting invite. The interpreter bot will automatically join the meeting, and subtitles will be provided in real time — no extra setup required.
The subtitle link will be shared via the Google Meet chat window.
Related article: EventCAT Calendar Bot – Get subtitles automatically with one invite
(This feature is available to paid plan users.)
“Use the Google Chrome Extension for instant setup!”
Forgot to invite the interpreter bot before the meeting, or need real-time translation on the spot? You can instantly invite the AI interpreter bot directly from the Google Meet screen using the Chrome extension.
Related article: How to quickly invite the EventCAT bot using the Chrome Extension
4. Overview of Key Features on the Translation Screen
Screen Layouts
Classic Layout: Simple and clean
New Layout: Improved subtitle interface
Quick Start Guide
A simple feature tour for first-time users
Participant View
See who’s viewing the translation screen
Check participant regions via their IP addresses
Open the Meeting on Your Phone
When viewing the meeting detail page on a desktop screen, a floating QR code appears on the right side.
- Scan the QR code with your phone to open the same meeting instantly.
- Click × to close the QR card.
- Open the gear icon and enable Show QR code to display it again.
- Your visibility preference is saved for future visits.
This feature is available only on desktop screens with a width of 1024 pixels or more. It is hidden on mobile and tablet devices.
Bot Auto-Exit Settings
Set the EventCAT bot to automatically leave after the meeting
Customer Support Access
Reach out immediately if an issue occurs during the meeting
Settings Panel Includes
Light Mode / Dark Mode toggle
Subtitle display options and font size adjustments
Change subtitle language to your preferred one
5. Download Subtitles After the Meeting
After the meeting ends, you can download subtitles in your chosen language.
Multilingual subtitle downloads are supported from a single meeting.
Data Security Notes
Subtitle scripts and recording data are stored according to your settings in:
EventCAT OnlineMeeting > Preferences
Options include:
Immediate deletion
7-day storage
Permanent storage
Please review and confirm your own data retention settings to ensure security.
Additional Support
Using Zoom or Microsoft Teams too?
No worries. EventCAT supports those platforms as well.
Related article: How to use EventCAT with Zoom
Related article: How to use EventCAT with Microsoft Teams
If this guide does not resolve the issue, users can reach out for further assistance:
Go to EventCAT Help Desk
Need more help? contact@eventcat.com