MC1332812: (Updated) Action required: Update Teams Rooms app to maintain PowerPoint Live functionality

Summary AI-generated

Teams Rooms must update to latest app versions by August 3, 2026 to maintain full PowerPoint Live functionality, including synchronized media and real-time annotation support.

Suggested actions AI-generated

Update Teams Rooms on Windows to version 5.6.135 or higher

Update Teams Rooms on Android to version 1449/1.0.96.2026129709 or higher

Review device update processes for all meeting rooms

Notify IT/helpdesk of potential functionality impact if not updated

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Original post from Microsoft

Updated June 26, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.

[What and Why]

We are performing planned maintenance to support upcoming updates to PowerPoint Live in Microsoft Teams, which will begin rolling out on August 3, 2026. To keep Teams Rooms aligned with these updates, ensure devices are running the latest supported app versions.

[Rollout Schedule]

Teams Rooms on Windows General Availability

Worldwide and GCC: Already available now.
GCC High: We will begin rolling out in early June 2026 and expect to complete by mid-June 2026.
DoD: We will begin rolling out in early June 2026 and expect to complete by mid-June 2026.

Teams Rooms on Android General Availability

Worldwide and GCC: We will begin rolling out in late June 2026 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by early July 2026 (previously late June).
GCC High: We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 and expect to complete by mid-July 2026.
DoD: We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 and expect to complete by mid-July 2026.

[Impact on Your Organization]

Who is affected

Organizations using Microsoft Teams Rooms devices

Platforms/Services

Microsoft Teams

Teams Rooms on Windows
Teams Rooms on Android

What will happen

Teams Rooms devices running outdated app versions may not fully support PowerPoint Live experience, including:
- Synchronized media playback
- Viewing real-time inking and annotation
There is no change to existing admin policies.
Functionality remains consistent once devices are updated.

[Action Required/Recommendations]

To maintain PowerPoint Live functionality, complete the following:

Update Teams Rooms devices to supported versions:
- Windows: Version 5.6.135 (available now) or greater
- Android: Version 1449/1.0.96.2026129709 (available now) or greater
Complete updates before August 3, 2026.
Review device update processes to ensure compliance across all meeting rooms.
Notify IT support/helpdesk teams of potential functionality impact if devices are not updated.

[Compliance Considerations]

Question	Answer
Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed (such as documents, emails, chats, etc.)?	Yes. The update to PowerPoint Live functionality may affect how presentation content is synchronized and rendered across Teams clients, but it does not introduce new data storage or retention changes.

Additional details from Microsoft

Summary

Update Teams Rooms devices to the latest supported app versions by August 3, 2026, to maintain full PowerPoint Live functionality in Microsoft Teams. Windows updates are available now; Android updates will roll out between June and July 2026. Outdated versions may lose synchronized playback and real-time annotation features.