Otter.ai is getting a handy productivity upgrade

Meeting Notes
(Image credit: Otter.ai)

The speech to text company Otter.ai has updated its Google Chrome extension to make it easier to add meeting notes directly to Google Calendar invites.

Now the company's users can click on the “Add Otter Meeting Notes” button when using its extension to provide additional information when using video conferencing software.

With this new feature, OtterBasic, Pro and Business plan users will be able to easily send Otter meeting note links ahead of time to help facilitate collaboration between a meeting's host and participants. This can also help boost productivity as users won't have to scramble to share the Otter link once a meeting begins.

Otter Chrome Extension

The ability to add meeting notes directly to Google Calendar invites is the latest enhancement to the Otter Chrome Extension which first launched back in January.

Otter.ai's Google Chrome extension now allows users to add Otter meeting notes to any Google Calendar invite and this feature works with all major video conferencing platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Cisco Webex.

Co-founder and CEO of Otter.ai, Sam Lian explained in a press release how this launch highlights the company's continued efforts to make Otter easier to use, saying:

“As Otter becomes an essential tool for an increasing number of professionals, we want to ensure Otter is easy to use for any type of professional taking meetings both in-office and at home.” 

Anthony Spadafora

After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home. 

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