The Mavio browser extension adds a one-click recording button to your browser. It captures audio from browser-based meetings without adding a bot to your call — other participants will not see any additional participant join.

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Installation

1

Install from Chrome Web Store

Visit the Mavio extension on the Chrome Web Store and click Add to Chrome.
2

Pin the extension

Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome’s toolbar and pin Mavio for easy access.
3

Sign in

Click the Mavio icon and sign in with your Mavio account.
The extension works with Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Arc, and any Chromium-based browser.

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How to record

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One-click recording

  1. Join a meeting in your browser (Google Meet, Zoom web, Teams web, etc.).
  2. Click the Mavio icon in the toolbar.
  3. Click Start Recording.
  4. A small recording indicator appears on the tab.
  5. Click Stop Recording when done, or close the meeting tab.

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Auto-recording

Configure the extension to start recording automatically when it detects a meeting:
  1. Click the Mavio icon > Settings.
  2. Toggle Auto-record meetings on.
  3. Select platforms: Google Meet, Zoom, Teams, or all.
When you navigate to a meeting URL, recording starts automatically.
Auto-recording is useful if you frequently forget to start recording. The extension detects meeting URLs based on domain patterns (meet.google.com, zoom.us, teams.microsoft.com).

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Extension popup

Click the Mavio icon to access:
FeatureDescription
Start / Stop RecordingControl recording for the current tab
Recent MeetingsQuick links to your latest recordings
Action ItemsYour open action items at a glance
Mavio AIAsk a quick question about a recent meeting
SettingsConfigure auto-recording, microphone, and preferences

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Including your microphone

By default, the extension captures only the tab audio (remote participants). To include your own voice:
  1. Click the Mavio icon during a recording.
  2. Toggle Include microphone on.
  3. Grant microphone permission if prompted by Chrome.
With microphone enabled, the extension mixes your voice with the tab audio so the full conversation is captured.
The microphone toggle is per-session. You can set the default in Settings > Always include microphone.

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Meeting detection

The extension automatically detects when you are on a supported meeting page and shows a contextual banner:
  • Google Meet — detected on meet.google.com/*
  • Zoom — detected on *.zoom.us/j/* and *.zoom.us/wc/*
  • Microsoft Teams — detected on teams.microsoft.com/*
  • Webex — detected on *.webex.com/*
For unsupported platforms, you can still record by clicking the Mavio icon and selecting Record this tab.

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Keyboard shortcuts

ActionShortcut
Start/stop recordingAlt + Shift + R
Toggle microphoneAlt + Shift + M
Open Mavio popupAlt + Shift + F
Customize shortcuts in Chrome at chrome://extensions/shortcuts.

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Permissions explained

When you install the extension, Chrome asks for these permissions:
PermissionWhy Mavio needs it
Tab audio captureTo record audio from the meeting tab
Active tabTo detect meeting URLs and show the recording banner
StorageTo save your preferences and session data locally
Microphone (optional)Only requested when you enable “Include microphone”
The extension does not access your browsing history, passwords, form data, or any other tabs.

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Extension vs. meeting bot

Browser extensionMeeting bot
Visible to othersNoYes (appears as a participant)
Requires installationYes (Chrome extension)No
Works in desktop appsNo (browser only)Yes
Captures your voiceOptional (toggle microphone)Yes (from the meeting audio)
Supported browsersChromium-based onlyAny (joins via meeting link)
Best forDiscreet recording, browser meetingsAutomatic recording, all platforms

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Troubleshooting

Ensure the meeting tab is not muted in Chrome (right-click the tab, check for “Unmute tab”). Also verify no other extension is blocking audio capture.
Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome’s toolbar and pin the Mavio extension.
Verify auto-recording is enabled for the correct platform in the extension settings. If using a custom meeting URL that does not match the standard patterns, use manual recording.
This can happen after Chrome updates. Click Allow when prompted. If the issue persists, remove and reinstall the extension.