561550 – Microsoft Teams: Proximity join support for presenters in Teams events from Teams Rooms on Windows and Android

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check before: 2026-06-01

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Teams, Windows

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Android, iOS, Teams And Surface Devices, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

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In development

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Presenters can take advantage of proximity join with Teams Rooms on Windows or Android for fast, effortless connection to nearby room systems during Teams events, such as town halls, webinars, and structured meetings. This feature enables seamless live presentations.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2026-05-06

updated:
2026-05-13

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Proximity Join Feature Implementation
If the proximity join feature is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience connectivity issues, leading to disruptions during presentations and events. This can result in a lack of engagement and frustration among participants.
   - roles: Presenters, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-proximity-join-support-for-presenters-in-teams/ba-p/3701230

User Experience During Events
Without adequate training and preparation for the new proximity join feature, presenters may struggle to utilize the technology effectively, resulting in a poor user experience for attendees and potential loss of critical information during events.
   - roles: Presenters, Event Coordinators
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-proximity-join-support-for-presenters-in-teams/ba-p/3701230

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2026-05-13RM DescriptionPresenters can use Proximity Join with Teams Rooms (MTRoW and MTRoA) to seamlessly connect to nearby room systems during Town halls, webinars, and structured meetings—making live presentations fast and effortless.Presenters can take advantage of proximity join with Teams Rooms on Windows or Android for fast, effortless connection to nearby room systems during Teams events, such as town halls, webinars, and structured meetings. This feature enables seamless live presentations.
2026-05-13RM TitleMicrosoft Teams: MTR Proximity Join support for Presenters in Town Halls, Webinars, and Structured meetingsMicrosoft Teams: Proximity join support for presenters in Teams events from Teams Rooms on Windows and Android
2026-05-08RM Cloud Instance TagsWorldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, GCC High
2026-05-07RM ReleaseMay CY2026June CY2026

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