Big fan of Google Hangouts (Classic), enhances communication while working remotely
April 13, 2021
Big fan of Google Hangouts (Classic), enhances communication while working remotely
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Google Hangouts (Classic)
Google Hangouts (Classic) is used mostly for intra-departmental communication, especially during the year-plus of remote work thanks to COVID-19. It is more efficient and quicker to use than phone calls or emails, and helps keep our team connected. Easy to see when colleagues are available and works well on both computers and mobile devices.
- Quick, casual chats
- Easy to use and non-intrusive
- Archived chats are searchable, for reference
- Seamless UX across all devices
- Wish it was easier to search previous chats on the mobile app
- Custom away messages would be helpful
- Occasionally face a lag with the mobile app, showing notifications at a delay
- Quick, immediate communication
- Casual but able to be documented for future reference
- Makes remote work easier
- No added cost
- Increased ease of communication
- Easy access on computers and mobile devices
- Microsoft Teams, Google Drive and Zoom
I prefer Google Hangouts (Classic) to Microsoft Teams and Zoom, in terms of ease of use. It is quicker to use than setting up a Zoom room, for example. I always have the tab open in my browser and get pinged when colleagues chat me. Same with the phone app - I have it on during business hours and sign out at the end of the work day.
Do you think Google Hangouts (Classic) delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Google Hangouts (Classic)'s feature set?
Yes
Did Google Hangouts (Classic) live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of Google Hangouts (Classic) go as expected?
I wasn't involved with the implementation phase
Would you buy Google Hangouts (Classic) again?
Yes