check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Mac, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
The voice tethering feature builds on the recent introduction of Sign Language Mode. It ensures that when an interpreter voices for a D/HH signer, captions and transcripts attribute the spoken content to the signer rather than the interpreter. This provides accurate representation in meetings and makes it clear who is contributing to the conversation. It also improves downstream meeting intelligence such as Copilot so that notes, summaries, action items, and insights are attributed to the correct participant.
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2026-02-05
updated:
2026-02-05
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams has introduced a voice tethering feature that accurately attributes captions and transcripts to Deaf or Hard of Hearing participants instead of interpreters, enhancing meeting records and inclusivity.
Direct effects for Operations**
Voice Tethering Implementation
Without proper preparation, the implementation of voice tethering may lead to confusion during meetings, as users may not understand how to utilize the new feature effectively, resulting in misattributed contributions in meeting notes and summaries.
- roles: Meeting Participants, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/voice-tethering, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/introducing-voice-tethering-in-microsoft-teams/ba-p/123456
User Experience with Sign Language Mode
If the voice tethering feature is introduced without adequate training, users may struggle with the Sign Language Mode, leading to a negative experience for D/HH users and potential miscommunication in meetings.
- roles: D/HH Users, Meeting Organizers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/accessibility, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/blog/2023/01/15/voice-tethering-and-sign-language-mode-in-teams/
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