What's New in Teams Calling, Meetings and Devices April 2024

This is a powerpoint that features Microsoft Teams Devices and everything that is new including updates to its software and devices for April 2024

1. What’s new in Teams Calling, Meetings and Devices April 2024

2. Agenda What’s new in Microsoft Teams Calling Microsoft Teams Meetings Microsoft Teams Rooms and devices Microsoft Teams CMD Roadmap updates Launched / Rolling out In development

3. Microsoft Teams What’s new in Teams Calling, Meetings & Devices Introduction Updates listed in this document are selected based on relevance to Microsoft Teams Calling, Meetings, and Devices. Release dates and timings are subject to change. For a complete list of Microsoft Teams roadmap items refer to Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Microsoft 365

4. What’s new in Teams Calling, Meetings & Devices April 2024 Highlights Microsoft Teams Phone Voice Isolation Shared call history for call delegation Expanded incoming call setting options for Teams Phone Mobile users Call routing settings for external calls Microsoft Teams Meetings, Webinars & Premium Calendar notifications in Teams Limit presenter role permissions Improvements to admin controls for Copilot access during and after meeting Town Halls Improved live translated caption options in town halls New activity notification for Q&A in town halls Microsoft Teams Rooms and Devices Devices store in Teams app Require meeting ID and passcode to join a Teams Rooms meeting 4K display support for Teams Rooms on Windows New Teams available on Teams Rooms on Windows Change language in Teams Rooms on Windows Meeting chat shown by default in Gallery View for Teams Rooms on Windows Home screen refresh for Teams Rooms on Android Give feedback for Teams Rooms on Android 4K-quality local HDMI content sharing for Teams Rooms on Android Automatic device updates via Teams Rooms Pro management User reported events in Teams Rooms Pro Management Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) meeting rooms admin experience Room remote in Teams desktop app available for GCC Newly Certified devices Huddly Crew AI-directed multi-camera system Yealink UH35 headset Bang & Olufsen Cisco 950 MS earbuds Dell WL7024 headset Teams Desk phones Teams app version: 1449/1.0.94.2024042905 (Touch Phones - AudioCodes, Poly, Yealink) Teams panels Teams app version: 1449/1.0.97.2024040202 (Logitech, Neat, Audiocodes , EPOS, Poly, Crestron, and Yealink Room Panel with CP 5.0.5484) Teams Rooms on Android 1449/1.0.96.2024042606 (April 2024) Teams Rooms on Windows 5.0.111.0 (4/24/2024) https://aka.ms/WhatsNewCMD

5. Microsoft Teams Phone Expanded incoming call setting options for Teams Phone Mobile users Shared call history for call delegation Voice Isolation

6. Voice isolation Advanced Voice Isolation Feature Utilizes AI to remove background noise during calls Ensures clear communication in any environment Seamless Conversations Anywhere Effective in busy offices, cafes, and airports Allows users to communicate with confidence Personalized Voice Profile Only the user's voice is transmitted Eliminates distractions from other voices and noises Release timing: R olling out! Microsoft 365 Roadmap

7. Shared call history for call delegation Shared call history for call delegation Call delegators and delegates can see shared call history records for the shared line Enables greater transparency and collaboration Learn more about  call delegation and shared line appearance . Release timing: Rolling out! Microsoft 365 Roadmap

8. Expanded incoming call setting options for Teams Phone Mobile users With Teams Phone Mobile, you now have the option to choose whether notifications for incoming group calls and meeting nudges are received natively on your mobile device or in the Teams app. This new capability enables greater flexibility and mobility and allows you to easily move these calls between your mobile device’s native dialer or the Teams app without interruption. Release timing: Rolling out! Microsoft 365 Roadmap

9. Teams Phone | Call routing settings for external calls Teams Phone users can reduce distractions by redirecting inbound PSTN calls to voicemail Routing calls according to rules for unanswered calls for that user Admins can manage routing policies from the Teams admin center Users within the policy can decide Learn more about  routing inbound calls . Release timing: Launched! Microsoft 365 Roadmap

10. Microsoft Teams Meetings, Webinars and Town Halls Calendar notifications in Teams Limit presenter role permissions Improvements to admin controls for Copilot access during and after meeting Town Halls Improved live translated caption options in town halls New activity notification for Q&A in town halls

11. Calendar notifications in Teams Efficient Schedule Management Receive calendar notifications directly in Teams activity feed. Seamless Workflow Integration Manage notifications without interrupting work flow. Comprehensive Notification System Includes meeting invites, changes, cancellations, and forwards. Direct Access to Meeting Details Click notifications to view full meeting information. Release timing: R olling out! Microsoft 365 Roadmap

12. Limit presenter role permissions Restrictions for Presenters Administrators can limit permissions in meetings Presenters cannot control attendees' mics and cameras Meeting Integrity and Control Presenters cannot change participant roles or lower hands Removal of participants from meetings is restricted Organizer Empowerment Meeting organizers gain more control over proceedings Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: Rolling out !

13. Improvements to admin controls for Copilot access Admin Controls for Copilot Access Teams admin center allows IT administrators to manage Copilot usage. Settings include meeting and transcription policies. Copilot Usage During and After Meetings Determine if Copilot is active only during meetings or also post-meeting. Learn More About Copilot Management Explore managing Copilot for Teams meetings and events.

14. Live translation of caption updates in town halls Organizers can select up to six languages for live translated captions Attendees can choose from these languages for a more inclusive experience Organizers with a Teams Premium license can select up to 10 languages This feature will be available in April

15. New activity notification for Q&A in town halls Organizers, presenters, and attendees using Q&A in a town hall event will see a red dot appear next to the Q&A icon to indicate that a new question or a reply has been posted. This new notification appears when the Q&A pane is closed. This feature will be available in April.

16. Teams Rooms & devices

17. Devices store in Teams app Discover and Purchase Certified Teams Devices Headsets, webcams, desk phones, Teams Rooms, and more available. Personal or shared use cases catered to. Integrated Shopping within Teams App Explore devices by categories, search, or filters. Convenient purchase process in the Microsoft Teams interface. Exclusive to Small and Medium Businesses Designed for commercial customers with up to 300 Teams licenses. Availability Currently accessible to customers in the United States and Canada. Release timing: In development Microsoft 365 Roadmap

18. Security and privacy | Require meeting ID and passcode to join a Teams Rooms IT admins can configure and require a meeting ID and passcode to join a meeting on Teams Rooms on Windows and Android to ensure a level of security and privacy. This feature will be available with Teams Rooms Pro licenses in April. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: In development

19. 4K display support for Teams Rooms on Windows 4K-enabled displays, including front-of-room displays and touch boards, are natively supported in the Teams Rooms experience. Once enabled, the Teams Room user interface will scale for optimal readability. Note that this improvement does not include support for 4K video or 4K HDMI sharing. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: In development

20. New Teams is now part of Teams Rooms on Windows New Teams app is now part of Teams Rooms on Windows Delivers up to two times faster performance Uses 50 percent less memory Optimizes room experience Renders intelligent audio and video more reliably Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: Rolling out!

21. Change language in Teams Rooms on Windows Meeting participants in the room will be able to select a different language for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows. Administrators will be able to configure up to 3 languages. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: Rolling out!

22. Meeting chat shown by default in Gallery View for Teams Rooms on Windows When joining a meeting with Teams Rooms on Windows, meeting chat is now shown by default on the front of room display alongside meeting participants or content. Meeting participants in the room can use the touch console to hide or show chat on the front of room display and IT admins can easily change the default chat experience for a room. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: Rolling out!

23. Teams Rooms on Android 2.2 release | Home screen refresh for Teams Rooms on Android Matches the look and feel of Teams Rooms on Windows Enables users to engage with a consistent interface Touch console features six action buttons Room calendar shown on the right side of the home screen Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: In development

24. Teams Rooms on Android 2.2 release | Give feedback for Teams Rooms on Android The Help button will include a Give feedback option that lets users share their opinions and ideas about Teams Rooms with Microsoft. Microsoft will use this feedback to improve the Teams Rooms experience. IT admins can enable or disable this feature for users and manage feedback policies. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: In development

25. 4K-quality local HDMI content sharing for Teams Rooms on Android 4K local HDMI content sharing lets you project HDMI content in 4K quality to front-of-room displays for Teams Rooms on Android devices that have 4K HDMI input capability, enhancing presentations and collaboration. Meeting participants can enjoy this sharper and more detailed content viewing experience when sharing HDMI content outside of an online Teams meeting, offering an improved experience for all meeting scenarios. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: Launched!

26. Low friction deployment | Automatic device updates via Teams Rooms Pro management During the initial setup of a device, the Teams Rooms on Windows app will automatically check for and install new application and Windows updates , ensuring devices are protected and up to date on day one. This feature will be available in April. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: In development!

27. Low friction deployment | User reported events in Teams Rooms Pro Management End user reports issue from Teams Rooms device Feedback event raised in Teams Rooms Pro Management portal Provides administrators with necessary data Address feedback or open support case with logs Requires Teams Rooms Pro license Available in April Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: Rolling out!

28. Bring Your Own Device | Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) meeting rooms admin experience BYOD rooms can be discovered or added in bulk into the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal IT admins will have unprecedented visibility and comprehensive inventory of their shared spaces and devices Smart management and planning IT teams can take advantage of insightful room and device usage reports by adding the Teams Shared Device add-on license Available in April Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: Launched!

29. Room remote in Teams desktop app available for GCC The room remote feature is now available for the GCC cloud environment. It enables you to control a nearby shared Teams Rooms device from the Teams app on your PC. You can manage the Teams Rooms device’s camera and microphone, content layout, and settings without disrupting your call or meeting. This feature works with nearby Windows, Android, or Surface Hub meeting room devices. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: Launched!

30. Huddly Crew AI-directed multi-camera system AI-Directed Multi-Camera System Three advanced cameras for premium video quality Huddly ® Director™ for live meeting editing Boosts Engagement and Productivity Seamless shot transitions maintain engagement Reduces meeting fatigue and mimics in-person interaction Easy Setup and Flexibility USB plug-and-play for quick installation Modular design suits various workplace settings

31. Yealink UH35 headset Professional Use Design Optimized for professional environments Ensures clear communication Advanced Voice Pickup Technology Guarantees clarity in voice transmission Ergonomic Comfort Designed for prolonged use Provides all-day comfort

32. Bang & Olufsen Cisco 950 MS earbuds Professional Productivity True wireless earbuds designed for professionals Minimalistic Design Stylish and functional for everyday use Advanced Features Noise cancellation and on-ear call controls Comfort and Fit Tailored fit ensuring all day comfort

33. Dell WL7024 headset Wireless Connectivity Enables an immersive audio experience with freedom of movement Boomless Design Offers a natural speaking experience without a protruding microphone Noise-Cancelling Feature Clear voice transmission in noisy environments Comfortable Over-Ear Fit Designed for extended wear without discomfort Microsoft 365 Roadmap Release timing: Rolling out!

34. Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android 1449/1.0.96.2024042606 (April 2024) Home screen refresh . The Teams Rooms on Android home screen matches the look and feel of Teams Rooms on Windows, enabling users to engage with a consistent Teams Rooms interface. The touch console features six action buttons and shows the room calendar on the right side of the home screen. If the Bluetooth beaconing setting is enabled, a room tip appears at the bottom left corner of the front-of-room display and touch console for user education. Join meetings with a QR code . Users can quickly join upcoming meetings by scanning a QR code on the Teams Room home screen using a mobile camera. Users will then enter the room companion mode experience on Teams mobile and the full meeting experience on Teams Rooms. Users can also scan the QR code to start an ad-hoc meeting or cast content from mobile to the front-of-room display. If the user does not have the Teams mobile app, they will be directed to download it after scanning the QR code. Cross-tenant meetings are supported when the organization setting and user policies allow it. IT admins can control the feature from the device settings or the Teams admin center.  Learn more . 4K local HDMI content sharing . Users can consume HDMI content in 4K quality on Teams Rooms on Android devices that support 4K HDMI input when users project content to the front-of-room display without joining an online Teams meeting. Give feedback support . The Help button includes a Give feedback option that lets users share their opinions and ideas about Teams Rooms on Android with Microsoft, just like users can do so on Teams desktop, web, mobile, and Teams Rooms on Window clients. This feedback is used to improve the Teams experience. IT admins can enable or disable this feature for users and manage other feedback policies using PowerShell.  Learn more . Performance improvements in meetings including when users share HDMI content.

35. Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows 5.0.111.0 (4/24/2024) This release is available for all Teams environments, however, GCC-High customers with this version installed won't see any of the below mentioned new features. Introduced in this update: New Teams on Teams Rooms Zero Touch Deployment with Windows Autopilot & Pro Management Portal . Ability to change language on Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows . Skype for business deprecation. Meeting Chat shown by default in Gallery View for Teams Rooms on Windows . Join meetings with a QR code. Users can quickly join upcoming meetings by scanning a QR code on the Teams Room home screen using a mobile camera. IT admins can control the feature from the XML settings or the Teams admin center. 4K display UI scaling for Teams Rooms on Windows . 4K-enabled displays, including front of room displays and touch boards, are natively supported on the Teams Rooms experience. Note: 4K video isn't supported. Improvements to Join with an ID. Meeting ID and passcode to join on Teams Rooms on Windows . Admins can configure and require a meeting ID and passcode to join a meeting on Teams Rooms on Windows to ensure one more level of security and privacy. End users can switch IntelliFrame on or off using Stage roster. Intelligent Speakers for All Rooms and Devices

36. Microsoft Teams devices updates Microsoft Teams desk phones - Teams app version: 1449/1.0.94.2024042905 (Touch Phones - AudioCodes, Poly, Yealink) Send incoming calls to voicemail from the incoming call screen. People can control how they want to handle second incoming call through Busy-on-Busy setting . Admins can allow call forwarding option on home screen via Teams admin center > Configuration by turning on Display call forwarding on home screen. Admins can notify people to set or change their Phone lock PIN by enabling a configuration profile setting in Teams admin center. They can also lock the phone device via the More button menu on home screen. Survival Branch Office (SBA) will be supported on VOIP calls. Admins have the option of disabling call quality surveys on Teams phone devices from Teams admin center > Configuration. The issue of Better together on the new Teams desktop app has been fixed. After consult transfer, the issue of ongoing call going to the banner for remote caller has been fixed. Microsoft Teams panels updates - Teams app version: 1449/1.0.97.2023121202 (Yealink Room Panel and Yealink Room Panel Plus with Company Portal 5.0.5882.0) Additional bug fixes for room reservations

37. Microsoft 365 Roadmap updates Microsoft Teams Calling, Meetings & Devices

38. Copilot in Teams - Changes within last month As of 9th May 2024

39. Microsoft Teams Phone - Changes within last month In development Rolling Out / Launched Teams Phone New – Intelligent call recap (Premium) Queues app (Premium) Transfer Teams calls to mobile calls Intelligent call recap (Premium) Launched Private Line Click-to-Chat with Teams App Publishers Rolling Out Redirect incoming call directly to voicemail from incoming call notification Enabling call forwarding directly from phone device home screen through Teams admin center Survivable Branch Appliance support for call controls, auto attendants, and call queues As of 9th May 2024

40. Microsoft Teams Meetings - Changes within last month In development Rolling Out / Launched Teams Meetings Teams Meetings New – Chat for organizers and presenters in webinars New – Meeting options to control participants' ability to admit attendees from meeting lobby New – Webinar - Disable social share for attendees New – Draggable Presenter Toolbar while screensharing New – Easily manage Do Not Disturb presence status when screen sharing New – Meeting organizers can manage access to meeting artifacts such as meeting transcripts, recordings, AI-generated recap, and Copilot New – Share content from webapp (browser) to Teams chats, channels, and meetings New – Ability to block Attendee Emails from Teams Webinars New – Ability to block Attendee Emails from Teams Town Halls Microsoft Purview support for Webinars Microsoft Purview support for town hall Co-organizer updates in Webinars Co-organizer updates in town hall Chat for organizers and presenters in town hall Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot in Teams Meetings will take the meeting chat into account Teams Town Hall Graph APIs Ability for meeting participants to edit their display name Copilot for Sales plugin for Copilot in Teams meetings Short meeting URL Latest meeting experiences with performance improvements on web for Safari and Firefox (for anonymous join only) Collaborative Notes in Channel Meetings Teams meeting recordings will be saved to meeting organizer’s OneDrive for Business Integrate Chat notification with Meeting RSVP status Tenant-wide policy for permission to download meeting transcripts and user-level controls for who can view and edit meeting transcripts Improvements to the view, download, and delete experience of Teams meeting transcript files Explicit consent for transcription in Teams meetings Control your mic state during meetings from Windows taskbar available in the new Teams on Windows Live Share support for Chat, Channel, and Collaborative Stageview tab applications Pre-pin meeting apps via Admin Policy in the Teams admin center Teams Premium New – Prevent user from sharing content in externally hosted meetings (Premium) Meeting organizers can manage who can record and transcribe meetings (Premium) Launched Intelligent Meeting Recap on Teams Mobile (Premium) Registration Form Updates in Webinars Join Teams work meetings from Microsoft Teams (free) and vice versa Configure Teams meetings with protection for sensitive data on a mobile device Meeting invite improvements Meeting participants time-zone Meeting options updates for Webinars Meeting options updates for town halls Branded Meetings - Join Launcher Screen with Brand Image and Logo Support (Premium) Together mode and content share layout improvement Allowing participants to create Collaborative notes before and after meetings Audio and video flyout and settings in Teams meetings New Meeting Option and Meeting Policy "Turn off copying or forwarding of meeting chat" (Premium) Automatically view up to 9 videos (3x3) in Teams meetings in Chrome and Edge Live meeting status for mobile Immersive spaces in Microsoft Teams New Teams meeting templates added to Outlook Teams add-in Green screen in Teams meetings Rolling Out Optimize for Video setting for screensharing Save meeting content with collaborative annotations as a Whiteboard Copilot in Teams meetings now available on mobile after the meeting See multiple participants and shared content preview in improved presenter window when screen sharing Prevent user from sharing content in externally hosted meetings (Premium) Citations for Copilot in Teams meetings available on mobile Meeting recap and meeting artifacts automatically shared in chat after meeting Meeting details displayed on pre-join screen As of 9th May 2024

41. Microsoft Teams Rooms & Devices - Changes within last month In development Rolling Out / Launched Microsoft Teams Rooms & Devices Microsoft Teams Rooms New – Join Zoom meetings with an ID and passcode from a Teams room on Android New – Speaker recognition and attribution for all Teams Rooms New – Teams devices - Cancel scheduled device operations through Teams admin center New – Manage Custom backgrounds in Teams admin center for Teams Rooms on Android devices Custom background for Teams Rooms on Android Proximity Join via Ultrasound Ultrasound proximity join admin controls for Teams Rooms on Windows Multi-panel check-in on Teams panels Bookable desks Microsoft Teams Rooms - Launched Give feedback for Teams Rooms on Android New calendar views on Teams Rooms on Android Improved View switcher and Front of Room display controls for Teams Rooms on Android Meeting protection support on Teams Rooms on Android New Shared display mode for BYOD meeting rooms Synced updates for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android devices and paired consoles. Teams Phone and Teams Rooms licenses in device store Automatic updates for the Teams app on Android-based Teams devices Use Apple AirPods to mute/unmute yourself in Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams Rooms - Rolling out Meeting ID and passcode to join on Teams Rooms on Windows Automatic application updates for new Microsoft Teams Rooms Windows devices Meeting Chat shown by default in Gallery View for Teams Rooms on Windows Zero Touch Provisioning of Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows devices Ability to change language on Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows 4K display UI scaling for Teams Rooms on Windows new Teams is now part of Teams Rooms on Windows User reported events in Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro Management Join meetings with a QR code on Teams Rooms on Windows using Teams mobile 4K local HDMI content sharing quality for Teams Rooms on Android Join meetings with a QR code on Teams Rooms on Android using Teams mobile Home screen refresh for Teams Rooms on Android As of 9th May 2024