Learn about the Fireflies Chrome Extension

The Fireflies Chrome Extension makes it easy to capture your meetings and get real-time notes right from your browser. You can record audio with the extension, use Live Assist during your calls, or invite the Notetaker whenever you need full video recording.

This guide walks you through the setup, key settings, and how to use each feature inside the extension.

🔑 Prerequisites

Before you start using the Fireflies Chrome Extension, make sure you’ve got the basics covered:

• You’ve installed and enabled the Fireflies Chrome Extension from the Chrome Web Store.

• Log in to the Chrome Extension with the same email ID as your Fireflies account.

• Grant necessary browser permissions (pop-ups, microphone, and calendar access).

⚙ How to Set Up the Fireflies Chrome Extension

Step 1: Open the Chrome Web Store, search “Fireflies: AI Meeting Notes”, or click the official Fireflies Chrome Extension page, and click Add to Chrome.

Step 2: Click Add extension when prompted to confirm and install Fireflies: AI Meeting Notes.

Step 3: Click the Extensions icon on the top-right of your Chrome toolbar, find Fireflies: AI Meeting Notes, and click the pin icon to keep it visible for quick access.

Step 4: Click the Fireflies extension icon on your Chrome toolbar to open the Fireflies access drawer, then click Continue with Google to sign in to your Fireflies account.

Step 5: Review the access permissions and authorize Fireflies to connect with your Google account, then click Continue to complete the setup.

Step 6: Once approved, you’ll see a confirmation message — your Fireflies account is now verified and logged in.

⚙ Manage Your Fireflies Chrome Extension Settings

The extension includes a set of controls that help you manage real-time interactions, recording behavior, and notifications. Use these settings to customize how Fireflies supports you during and after your meetings.

My meetings

• Click My meetings to see all sessions captured through the Chrome Extension.

• To view all past meetings, click View all— this will open your Fireflies Notebook, where you can view transcripts, notes, and share your meeting recap.

  

Auto-capture meetings

• Turn this toggle ON to let Fireflies automatically detect your Google Meet calls and start capturing them.

• Turn it OFF if you prefer to capture meetings manually or invite the Fireflies Notetaker (bot).

  

If you need more controls — like notifications, real-time panel (Live Assist), or logout from extension — click the vertical menu icon (⋮) in the extension to view all settings.

Here’s what each option in this menu controls:

▶ How to Use the Fireflies Chrome Extension

1. Record your Google Meet using the Chrome Extension

Fireflies can capture your meeting audio directly through the Chrome Extension.

When Auto-capture is ON:

• Start or join your Google Meet.

• The extension automatically detects your meeting and begins capturing audio.

When Auto-capture is OFF:

• You’ll see a pop-up when the meeting starts.

• Click Record with extension to begin capturing manually.

• You can also open the extension and click Record at any time.

Your recording will be saved to your Fireflies Notebook once the meeting ends or stops.

2. Invite the Fireflies.ai Notetaker (for video recording)

If you also need Fireflies to record video, invite the Fireflies AI Notetaker as a participant from the Chrome Extension.

3. Use Live Assist (Realtime Pane)

Live Assist gives you real-time transcripts, notes, suggestions, and AskFred responses — all inside your meeting tab, without using the bot.

When enabled in settings:

• The Live Assist pane opens automatically when your meeting starts

• You can see live notes, summaries, follow-ups, and AskFred answers instantly

❓ Troubleshooting & FAQs

1. The Chrome Extension isn’t capturing my meeting.

• Make sure you’re using Google Meet on Chrome and that the extension is installed, enabled, and logged in with your Fireflies account.

• If Auto-capture is OFF, you’ll need to click Record manually.

2. Live Assist isn’t appearing during my meeting.

Check that Enable real-time panel is ON in the extension settings.

If it’s ON and still not visible, refresh your meeting tab or rejoin the call.

3. I don’t see the “Add Notetaker” option.

• This appears only after your Google Meet session starts.

• If the extension isn’t loading, try clicking the Fireflies icon again or restarting Chrome.

4. Does the Chrome Extension record video?

No — it only records audio. For video recording, invite the Fireflies Notetaker bot.

5. My meeting was very short. Will it still be saved?

Yes. Even short meetings are saved to your Fireflies Notebook once you stop the recording.

6. Can I use the Chrome Extension on Zoom or Teams?

• No. The extension only works with Google Meet in Chrome.

• For Zoom or Teams, use the Fireflies Notetaker bot.

🔁 Recap

• Set up and manage the Fireflies Chrome extension.

• View your captured meetings directly from My meetings.

• Use Auto-capture to detect and record Google Meet calls automatically.

• Record audio anytime using the extension, or invite the Notetaker bot for video.

• Use Live Assist for real-time notes, transcripts, and AI suggestions.

📚 Related Guides

• How to record, transcribe, and share Loom videos using a Chrome extension.

• How to share meeting transcripts and summaries.

• How to change the name of the Fireflies Notetaker bot.

• Learn about Fireflies Live Assist (Web).