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Updated April 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We’re adding live transcription capabilities to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. This update allows room participants to view real-time transcription—including speaker attribution and timestamps—directly on the device. If configured, translated transcripts can also display on the front-of-room screen. This enhancement supports accessibility, hybrid collaboration, and meeting clarity. A Teams Rooms Pro license is required.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555234.
[When this will happen]
- General Availability (Worldwide and GCCH): Rollout begins in mid-April 2026 (previously late April) and completes in late May 2026.
[How this affects your organization]
Who is affected
- Organizations using Teams Rooms on Android devices
- Only customers with Teams Rooms Pro licenses will receive this feature
What will happen
- Users can start transcription from the room console via More > Record and transcribe or Transcribe (based on tenant settings).
- When transcription begins, room users will be prompted to confirm the meeting’s spoken language.
- Participants will see a notification that transcription is active, including a link to privacy details at aka.ms/privacy:
- Icons will update based on activity:
- Transcription icon appears when only transcription is running.
- Recording icon appears when the meeting is being recorded (with or without transcription).
- If translation is enabled, both original and translated transcripts will display on the front-of-room screen (original on top, translation below).
- Devices without a Teams Rooms Pro license will not receive this capability.
- This feature is on by default for licensed devices and respects existing admin policies.
[What you can do to prepare]
No action is required to enable this feature.
Recommended steps:
- Confirm that impacted Teams Rooms on Android devices are assigned Teams Rooms Pro licenses.
- Review your meeting transcription settings in the Teams admin center if you want to allow/block transcription for users and resource accounts.
- Notify helpdesk or support teams as needed.
- Update internal guidance for meeting room usage to reflect new transcription options.
Learn more: Admins- Manage transcription and captions for Teams meetings | Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
Source: Microsoft
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