412616 – Microsoft Teams: Real-time notifications (Live Activities) for Teams meetings on iOS lock screen (archived)

Product:

Teams

Platform:

iOS, mobile, World tenant

Status:

Cancelled

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Details:

We are not releasing this feature at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. iOS Live Activities integration for Teams meetings on mobile allows users to view the live progress of a meeting at-a-glance from their lock screen. Real-time notifications with Live Activities automatically update in real-time so users can see when the meeting has started, when it’s in progress, whether recording is on, when someone needs to be admitted from the lobby, and when the meeting has ended. Live Activities is for iPhones only (iOS16.1).

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-08-27

updated:
2025-10-04

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Lack of Real-time Meeting Updates
Without the Live Activities feature, users will miss real-time updates about meeting status, leading to confusion about meeting progress and potential delays in joining meetings.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/microsoft-teams-real-time-notifications-live-activities-for/ba-p/3741230

Decreased User Engagement
The absence of lock screen notifications may result in lower user engagement during meetings, as users may not be aware of important updates or changes, impacting overall productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/microsoft-teams-real-time-notifications-live-activities-for/ba-p/3741230

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you are expecting an important package delivery. Normally, you would have to keep checking your door or tracking the package online to see if it has arrived. Now, imagine if you could just glance at your phone's lock screen and see real-time updates about the delivery status, like when the package is out for delivery, when it's close, and when it has been delivered. This is similar to what Microsoft Teams was planning to offer with the Live Activities feature for iOS devices.

Live Activities would have allowed users to see the status of their Teams meetings directly from their iPhone lock screen without needing to open the app. You could quickly check if a meeting has started, if it's ongoing, if someone is waiting to be admitted, or if the meeting has ended. This feature was designed to make it easier to stay informed about meetings with just a quick glance at your phone.

However, the release of this feature has been put on hold, so it won't be available at this time. This means that, for now, users will continue to use the existing methods to keep track of their Teams meetings. It's like waiting for that package tracking feature to be available on your phone, but for now, you'll need to keep checking in the usual way.