Managing Conversations
Learn how to record, upload, analyze, and manage your conversations in Meetric. From meeting bots to manual uploads, discover all the ways to capture insights from your calls and meetings.
Recording Methods#
Meetric offers four primary ways to capture conversations, each suited for different use cases and workflows.
Meeting Bot
Automatic recording by joining video calls
In-person recording
Record an in-person meeting live (mic always, optional screen/camera)
File Upload
Upload existing audio or video recordings
Manual Entry
Manually add conversation notes and details
Choosing the Right Method#
Meeting Bot
Best for: Scheduled video meetings (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams)
Pros:
- ✓ Automatic attendance
- ✓ Full recording quality
- ✓ No manual intervention
Cons:
- ⚠ Requires calendar integration
- ⚠ Visible to participants
In-person recording
Best for: In-person meetings you want to record live from the Meetric web app
Pros:
- ✓ No external app required
- ✓ Mic audio is always included
- ✓ Optional screen or camera video
Cons:
- ⚠ Keep the tab open while recording
- ⚠ Requires microphone permissions
- ⚠ Best on desktop/laptop browsers
File Upload
Best for: Existing recordings (including phone calls or in-person recordings captured elsewhere)
Pros:
- ✓ Works with any audio/video file
- ✓ Full control over timing
- ✓ Privacy-friendly
Cons:
- ⚠ Manual upload required
- ⚠ Quality depends on source
Manual Entry
Best for: Quick notes, summarizing past conversations
Pros:
- ✓ No recording needed
- ✓ Fastest for short notes
- ✓ Complete privacy
Cons:
- ⚠ No audio/video reference
- ⚠ Limited AI analysis
In-person Recording (Live)#
Use in-person recording when you are in the same room as the participants and want to start a live recording directly in Meetric. Microphone audio is always recorded, and you can optionally add screen or camera video.
- Go to Conversations and click New Conversation
- Select the In-person tab
- Enter a meeting title and date/time (participants are optional but recommended)
- Choose a video source (Mic only, Screen + mic, or Camera + mic)
- Click Start recording and keep the tab open while recording
- Click Stop when finished and wait for the upload to finalize
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Warning
Meeting Bot Setup#
The Meetric Meeting Bot is an AI assistant that joins your video calls, records them, and extracts insights automatically.
Calendar Integration#
Connect your calendar to enable automatic meeting detection:
- Navigate to Settings → Integrations
- Click "Connect Calendar"
- Choose Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook
- Authorize Meetric to access your calendar events
- Configure which calendars to monitor
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Automatic Join Rules#
Configure rules to control which meetings the bot should join:
All Meetings
Bot joins every meeting with a video link
External Only
Only join meetings with external participants
Specific Keywords
Join meetings matching keywords in title (e.g., 'client', 'demo')
Manual Only
Never join automatically - you control each meeting
Rule: External Participants Only
Condition: Meeting has at least one participant outside your domain
Action: Auto-join 2 minutes after scheduled start time
Notification: Send you a Slack message when bot joins
Rule: Client Calls
Condition: Meeting title contains "client" OR "demo" OR "prospect"
Action: Auto-join and enable high-quality recording
Notification: Email summary within 5 minutes of meeting endBot Appearance & Behavior#
Customize how the bot appears in meetings:
- Display Name: Default is "Meetric Notetaker" - customize to match your brand
- Avatar: Upload a custom avatar or use default Meetric logo
- Join Message: Bot can announce itself or join silently
- Recording Indicator: Visual indicator that bot is recording
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Supported Platforms#
Zoom
Full Support- ✓Audio & Video
- ✓Screen sharing
- ✓Chat messages
- ✓Participant list
Google Meet
Full Support- ✓Audio & Video
- ✓Screen sharing
- ✓Participant list
- ✓Auto-join
Microsoft Teams
Full Support- ✓Audio & Video
- ✓Screen sharing
- ✓Chat integration
- ✓Calendar sync
Webex
Beta- ✓Audio & Video
- ✓Basic recording
- ✓Limited features
Uploading Recordings#
Upload existing audio or video files to analyze past conversations.
Upload Process#
- Click the "Upload" button from the Conversations page
- Drag and drop your file or click to browse
- Fill in conversation details:
- Meeting title
- Date and time
- Participants (names and emails)
- Department/category
- Optional description
- Click "Upload & Process"
- Wait for AI processing to complete (usually 2-5 minutes per hour of audio)

Supported Formats & Limits#
Video Formats
- .mp4H.264/H.265 codec
- .movQuickTime format
- .webmVP8/VP9 codec
- .aviLegacy support
Audio Formats
- .mp3MPEG audio
- .wavUncompressed audio
- .m4aAAC codec
- .oggVorbis/Opus codec
File Limits
- Maximum file size: 2GB per upload
- Maximum duration: 4 hours per recording
- Concurrent uploads: Up to 5 files at once
- Storage limit: Based on your plan (see Settings → Billing)
Processing Status#
After upload, your conversation goes through several processing stages:
1. Upload
File is securely transferred and stored
2. Transcription
AI converts speech to text with speaker identification
3. Analysis
Extract insights, topics, action items, and sentiment
4. Summarization
Generate AI summary and key highlights
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Bulk Upload#
Need to upload multiple recordings at once? Use the bulk upload feature:
- Click "Bulk Upload" from Conversations page
- Drag multiple files (up to 20 at once)
- Optionally import a CSV with meeting metadata
- Map CSV columns to conversation fields
- Start batch processing
filename,title,date,participants,department
recording1.mp4,"Client Discovery Call","2024-01-15","[email protected];[email protected]","Sales"
recording2.mp3,"Product Demo","2024-01-16","[email protected];[email protected]","Sales"
meeting3.wav,"Team Standup","2024-01-17","[email protected]","Engineering"Conversation Drawer#
The Conversation Drawer is your command center for accessing all details, insights, and actions for a specific conversation. It slides in from the right when you click any conversation from the list.
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Drawer Header#
The header provides quick access to essential conversation information and actions:
- Conversation Title: Editable title for easy identification
- Date & Time: When the conversation took place
- Duration: Total length of the recording
- Participants: All attendees with their roles
- Department Badge: Shows which team the conversation belongs to
- Action Menu: Quick access to share, export, archive, and delete
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Navigation Tabs#
The drawer organizes information into focused tabs:
Overview
AI summary, key insights, and conversation highlights at a glance
Transcript
Full conversation transcript with timestamps, speaker labels, and playback controls
AI Insights
Structured data extracted by AI: action items, decisions, KPIs, sentiment, competitors
Snippets
Notable moments, quotes, and highlights you can share or reference later
Activity
History of who viewed, edited, or shared this conversation
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Overview Tab#
The Overview tab gives you instant context without diving into the full transcript:
- AI Summary: 2-3 paragraph overview of what was discussed
- Key Topics: Main themes and subjects covered
- Quick Insights: Top action items, decisions, and sentiment
- Participants Info: Roles, company affiliations, and contributions
- Recording Info: Audio quality, language detected, processing status
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Transcript Tab#
The Transcript tab provides the full conversation with powerful navigation features:
Audio Player
Synced playback with speed controls (0.5x to 2x)
Speaker Labels
Auto-identified speakers with color coding
Timestamp Navigation
Click any timestamp to jump to that moment
Search & Highlight
Find keywords and phrases across the transcript
Add Comments
Annotate specific segments with private notes
Create Snippets
Select text to save as shareable snippets
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AI Insights Tab#
The AI Insights tab structures all extracted intelligence into categorized sections:
- Action Items: Tasks with owners, due dates, and priority
- Decisions Made: Key choices and commitments
- Questions & Concerns: Open items that need follow-up
- KPIs & Metrics: Numbers, targets, and performance data mentioned
- Competitors Mentioned: Competitive intelligence gathered
- Sentiment Analysis: Tone and emotion throughout the call
- Custom Fields: Any AI Fields you've configured for your account
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Snippets Tab#
Snippets let you save and share specific moments from conversations:
- Create Snippets: Select text from the transcript to save as a snippet
- Add Context: Title and tag snippets for easy discovery
- Share Externally: Generate public or private links
- Use in Reports: Reference snippets in documents or presentations
- Audio Clips: Includes the audio segment with the text
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Quick Actions#
The drawer provides one-click access to common actions:
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Power User Tips#
Viewing Transcripts & Analysis#
Once processed, each conversation provides a wealth of information and insights.
Transcript Navigation#
The transcript view provides an interactive, time-synced experience:
- Speaker Labels: Each segment tagged with speaker name/identifier
- Timestamps: Click any timestamp to jump to that point in the recording
- Search: Find keywords across the entire conversation
- Highlights: Key moments automatically highlighted
- Playback: Built-in player synced with transcript
- Comments: Add notes and annotations to specific segments

AI-Generated Insights#
Meetric automatically extracts structured insights from every conversation:
Summary
Concise overview of the entire conversation, highlighting main topics and outcomes
Action Items
Tasks, commitments, and next steps mentioned, with assigned owners when identified
Key Topics
Main themes discussed, with time spent on each topic
Questions & Answers
Important questions raised and answers provided
Decisions
Decisions made during the conversation
Sentiment
Overall tone and emotional signals throughout the conversation
Editing Transcripts#
While AI transcription is highly accurate, you can make corrections:
- Click the edit icon next to any transcript segment
- Make your corrections directly in the text
- Update speaker labels if needed
- Click "Save" to apply changes
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Managing Conversations#
Organize, filter, and maintain your conversation library.
Organization & Tags#
Keep your conversations organized with tags and folders:
- Tags: Add custom tags for easy filtering (e.g., "Q1-2024", "Hot Lead", "Escalation")
- Departments: Automatically categorized by department
- Status: Mark conversations as "Follow-up Required", "Completed", etc.
- Favorites: Star important conversations for quick access
Filtering & Search#
Powerful filtering to find exactly what you need:
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Bulk Actions#
Perform actions on multiple conversations at once:
- Select multiple conversations using checkboxes
- Apply tags in bulk
- Change department or status
- Export multiple conversations to a single PDF/ZIP
- Delete or archive conversations
Archiving & Deleting#
Manage your conversation library lifecycle:
Archive
Hide from main view but keep data
Impact: Conversation moved to archive, recoverable anytime
Delete
Permanently remove conversation
Impact: Recording, transcript, and insights deleted after 30-day grace period
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Next Steps
Now that you understand conversation management, explore these related features: