MC1294522 High Major change
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced cross-platform join via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for Teams Rooms on Android
Summary AI-generated
Teams Rooms on Android will support joining third-party SIP meetings (e.g., Zoom, Webex) starting late June 2026, enabling cross-platform interoperability. Feature is off by default.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Test the feature on lower-ring Teams Rooms on Android devices
- Prepare educational material for users
- Identify and communicate to frequent external meeting users
- Confirm Teams Rooms Pro licenses on necessary devices
- Update meeting room documentation
- Inform helpdesk/support teams
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Original post from Microsoft
Updated June 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon be able to join third-party meetings using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). This capability enables seamless cross-platform interoperability, allowing users to connect to external meeting services directly from Teams Rooms on Android devices while maintaining a consistent and reliable meeting experience across diverse meeting platforms.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558539.
[When this will happen:]
- General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late June 2026 (previously early June) and expect to complete by mid-August 2026 (previously early June).
[How this affects your organization:]
Who is affected:
- Organizations with Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android devices
- Organizations that host or join third-party meetings from shared meeting spaces
- Admins managing Teams Rooms on Android devices licensed with Teams Rooms Pro
What will happen:
- Users will be able to join supported third-party meetings (for example, Zoom or Webex) directly from Teams Rooms on Android devices when the meeting invitation includes a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) video meeting address.
- This feature is off by default. Availability of this capability depends on Teams Rooms Pro licensing and appropriate device configuration.
[What you can do to prepare:]
- Test the feature with your lower-ring Teams Rooms on Android devices.
- Prepare educational material for users in advance of release.
- Identify users who frequently collaborate with external organizations using third-party meeting platforms and communicate upcoming capabilities.
- Ensure that all Teams Rooms on Android devices that require this functionality are licensed with Teams Rooms Pro.
- Update internal documentation for meeting room usage if applicable.
- Communicate this change to your helpdesk and support teams.
Learn more: SIP and H.323 Dialing with Teams Rooms | Microsoft Learn (will be updated before rollout)
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Additional details from Microsoft
- RoadmapIds
- 558539
- Summary
- Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support joining third-party meetings via SIP starting late June 2026, enhancing cross-platform interoperability. This feature, off by default, requires Teams Rooms Pro licensing and proper configuration. Organizations should prepare by testing, educating users, and updating documentation before rollout completes mid-August 2026.
- Platforms
- Android