MC1160189 – M365 Change Digest

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Teams Rooms on Android with Pro license can join town halls as attendees, enabling in-room participants to engage in events without individual devices.

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RoadmapIds

500702

FeatureStatusJson

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Summary

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android with a Pro license can join town halls as attendees starting mid-October 2025. In-room participants can join via meeting ID, view captions, chat, and send reactions, enabling shared viewing without individual devices. No admin action is needed; update devices and inform organizers.

Platforms

Android

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[Introduction:]

We’re introducing a new capability for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android with a Pro license: rooms can now join town halls as attendees. This update supports inclusive hybrid experiences by enabling in-room participants to engage in town halls without needing individual devices.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 500702.

When this will happen:

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin by mid-October 2025.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: Organizations using Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android with a Pro license

What will happen:

Teams Rooms on Android can now be invited to and join town halls as attendees.
Attendees in physical rooms can:
- Join town halls using a meeting ID and passcode.
- View live captions.
- Read the streaming chat.
- Send reactions from the room.
This is ideal for watch parties or shared viewing experiences.
Feature requires a Teams Rooms Pro license.
No admin action is required to enable this feature.

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user settings

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user settings

[What you can do to prepare:]

When scheduling a town hall, invite the Teams Room device as an attendee.
Ensure the room device is running the latest Teams Rooms on Android app version.
Communicate this new capability to meeting organizers and facilities teams.
Update internal documentation if you provide guidance on town hall participation.

Learn more: Get started with town hall in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

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