474441 – Microsoft Teams: Occupancy status on Teams panels

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Teams And Surface Devices, US Instances, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

(MC989975)

Details:

Teams panels can now smartly utilize signals from Teams Rooms devices or occupancy sensors paired with panels to indicate when a room is in use (e.g. LED glow), so you’re not surprised to find an available room is actually occupied.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-01-03

updated:
2025-09-25

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're planning a meeting and you find a conference room that appears to be available. You walk over, only to discover it's already occupied. This can be frustrating and disruptive. Microsoft Teams has introduced a feature to help prevent this situation by using technology similar to a traffic light system.

Think of Teams panels as the traffic lights outside your meeting rooms. Just like how traffic lights signal when it's safe to go or stop, these panels use signals from Teams Rooms devices or occupancy sensors to show the room's status. If the room is occupied, the panel might glow red, much like a red light telling you to stop. If it's available, it might glow green, indicating you can go ahead and use the room.

This feature is particularly useful in busy office environments where meeting rooms are in high demand. It helps ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of room availability without needing to interrupt an ongoing meeting. This system can be seen as a smart assistant that helps manage room bookings more efficiently, ensuring smoother operations and less confusion.