Meet Soundboard

Add a soundboard to your Google Meet calls with custom audio clips and sound effects.

# Meet Soundboard - Complete Feature Description Meet Soundboard is a powerful Chrome extension that transforms your Google Meet experience by adding a customizable soundboard directly to your browser. Perfect for teachers, presenters, streamers, and anyone who wants to add engaging audio elements to their video calls. ## 🎵 Core Features ### Advanced Sound Management - Upload and manage custom audio files (up to 10 seconds each) - Support for up to 16 sounds per collection - Individual volume control for each sound - Custom emoji assignment for visual organization - Drag-and-drop reordering of sounds for quick access - Right-click context menus for quick actions (edit, move, delete) - Custom confirmation modals for safe deletion ### Smart Collection System - Create multiple sound collections for different purposes (work, fun, presentations, etc.) - Right-click context menus on collection tabs (rename, delete) - Reorder collections via drag-and-drop - Export collections as ZIP files for backup and sharing - Import collections from ZIP files to restore or share setups - Intelligent collection management with safety confirmations ### Revolutionary Favorites System ⭐ - Pin your favorite sounds from any collection for instant access - Dedicated "Favorites" tab that's always first - Support for up to 20 favorite sounds (more than regular collections) - Drag-and-drop reordering of favorites without affecting original collections - Smart navigation - "Go to sound" feature to find original location - Visual star indicators on favorite sounds ### Enhanced User Interface - Clean, modern interface with smooth animations - Dark mode toggle for comfortable use in any lighting - Specialized context menus for different areas (sounds vs collections vs favorites) - Visual feedback with active states and hover effects - Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes - Improved emoji picker with better organization and visual cues ### Professional Audio Integration - Seamless integration with Google Meet's audio system - Automatic audio format validation and processing - Support for multiple audio formats (MP3, WAV, OGG) - Optimized for low-latency playback - Volume normalization and control ## 🎯 Perfect For ### Educators & Teachers - Add sound effects to make lessons more engaging - Use audio cues for transitions between activities - Create themed collections for different subjects - Quick access to favorite educational sounds across all lessons ### Content Creators & Streamers - Enhance live streams with sound effects - React to chat messages with custom audio - Create professional audio branding - Instant access to your most-used sound effects via Favorites ### Business Professionals - Add professional sound effects to presentations - Use audio cues for meeting transitions - Create branded audio elements for company meetings - Organize sounds by project and keep favorites readily available ### Gamers & Friends - Add fun sound effects to casual calls - React with audio during gaming sessions - Create themed collections for different games or activities - Star your best reaction sounds for quick access during intense moments ## 🔧 Advanced Technical Features ### Smart Data Management - Local storage for privacy and performance - Safe data migration system that protects existing collections - Intelligent localStorage-based favorites system (no database conflicts) - Cross-device synchronization (when logged into Chrome) - Import/export functionality for easy sharing ### Multilingual Support 🌍 - Full internationalization with support for 6 languages: - English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian - All user interface elements properly translated - Dynamic language detection based on browser settings ### Performance & Reliability - Lightweight extension with minimal resource usage - Optimized rendering system for better performance - Memory-efficient favorites management - Stable performance during long video calls - Enhanced error handling with user-friendly messages ## 🚀 Getting Started 1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store 2. Open a Google Meet tab in your browser 3. Click the Meet Soundboard icon in your toolbar 4. Upload your first audio file (drag & drop or click to browse) 5. Customize the sound name, emoji, and volume 6. Right-click on sounds for quick actions 7. Star your favorites for instant access 8. Click any sound button during your call to play it instantly ## 📋 System Requirements - Google Chrome browser (version 88 or higher) - Active Google Meet tab - Audio files in MP3, WAV, or OGG format (maximum 10 seconds each) - Microphone permissions for Google Meet ## 🔒 Privacy & Security - All audio files are stored locally on your device - Favorites stored in secure localStorage (no external servers) - No audio data is sent to external servers - Works entirely within your browser's security sandbox - No personal data collection or tracking - Safe data migration protects existing user collections ## 💡 Tips for Best Experience ### Audio Setup (CRITICAL for Best Results) - **Use Headphones**: For optimal performance and to prevent audio feedback, we strongly recommend using headphones or earbuds during your calls - **Disable Google Meet's Noise Cancellation**: Turn off noise cancellation in your Google Meet settings (Settings > Audio). This prevents Meet from filtering out your sound effects as background noise - **Adjust Input Volume**: Lower your microphone input if sound effects seem too loud relative to your voice ### Organization Tips - Use the Favorites system to keep your most-used sounds accessible across all collections - Right-click on sounds for quick editing and management - Use "Go to sound" feature to find where your favorite sounds are originally stored - Create themed collections for different use cases - Use descriptive names and relevant emojis for easy identification ### Backup & Sharing - Export your collections regularly as backups - Note that Favorites are device-specific and don't export (by design for privacy) - Share collection ZIP files with colleagues for consistent setups ### Performance - Keep audio files under 10 seconds for optimal performance - Use the dark mode toggle for comfortable extended use - Take advantage of drag-and-drop reordering for better workflow ## 🌟 Key Highlights - **Favorites System**: Revolutionary way to organize your best sounds across all collections - **Enhanced Context Menus**: Right-click functionality throughout the interface for quick actions - **Multilingual Support**: Full translation into 6 languages for global accessibility - **Improved Safety**: Custom confirmation dialogs and comprehensive data protection - **Better Navigation**: Smart "Go to sound" feature for easy location finding - **Visual Enhancements**: Dark mode, better feedback, and modern UI improvements - **Expanded Audio Support**: Multiple audio format compatibility for maximum flexibility This extension brings the fun and functionality of a professional soundboard directly to your Google Meet calls, making your virtual interactions more engaging, professional, and entertaining than ever before!