(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Interpreter agent support in Teams rooms on Windows [MC1188221]

Message ID: MC1188221 (Updated)

Updated January 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

The Interpreter agent is now available in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows for devices with a Teams Rooms Pro license. This feature enables real-time interpretation in up to nine languages, allowing participants to speak and listen in their preferred language. It also offers an option to simulate a participant’s personal voice for a more inclusive experience. No additional Copilot license is required.

Screenshot 1: Console

Screenshot 2: Front of room display

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 516571.

[When this will happen:]

• General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out late January 2026 (previously early January), expected completion by late February 2026 (previously late January).

[How this will affect your organization:]

Who is affected: Organizations using Teams Rooms on Windows with Teams Rooms Pro licensing.

What will happen:

• Users can turn on Interpreter during a meeting:
  • Go to More > Turn on Interpreter, then select the language and voice option.
• Supported languages: Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish.
• Voice representation options: Simulated my voice (default) or Automated voice.
• Privacy: Voice samples or biometric data are never stored; original audio is analyzed in real time and not retained.
• Interpretation is simultaneous and may introduce a short delay; accuracy and latency improvements are ongoing.
• Tenant settings:
  • Interpreter is enabled by default. Admins can control whether the organization can use Interpreter and set the default voice option.
  • No device-level setting in the Pro Management Portal (PMP).
• Licensing: 20 hours of interpretation included per room account per month with a Teams Rooms Pro license. Access beyond included hours is subject to available capacity.

Learn more: Manage Interpreter agent for your organization – Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn 

[What you need to do to prepare:]

• Ensure room accounts have a Teams Rooms Pro license.
• Review tenant settings:
  • Confirm Interpreter is enabled (default).
  • Set the preferred default voice option in your tenant.
• Communicate this change to helpdesk and support teams.
• Update internal documentation to reflect the new functionality.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

Source: Microsoft

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