516571 – Microsoft Teams: Interpreter agent support in Teams rooms on Windows

Product:

Teams, Windows

Platform:

Teams And Surface Devices, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

The Interpreter agent acts as a translator in Microsoft Teams meetings, allowing participants to listen to the meeting in their chosen language with real-time translation so speaking different languages isn’t a barrier to effective understanding and collaboration. It's now available in Teams Rooms on Windows licensed for Teams Rooms Pro.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-10-24

updated:
2025-10-24

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If the Interpreter agent is implemented without proper training and user guidance, users may struggle to utilize the feature effectively, leading to confusion and frustration during meetings.
   - roles: End Users, Meeting Organizers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/teams-rooms, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/introducing-the-interpreter-agent-in-microsoft-teams/ba-p/3651230

Technical Integration Issues
Without adequate preparation, the integration of the Interpreter agent may lead to technical glitches or compatibility issues with existing Teams Rooms setups, disrupting meetings.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, System Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/teams-rooms, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/introducing-the-interpreter-agent-in-microsoft-teams/ba-p/3651230

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