check before: 2025-08-13
Product:
Teams
Platform:
iOS, Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams on iPad now allows muting external audio devices and switching cameras via a long press on the camera icon. These features, rolling out now and enabled by default, enhance meeting control without requiring admin setup. Users should update their Teams app to access them.
Details:
We're introducing two new enhancements to Microsoft Teams on iPad that improve control over audio and video devices:
Mute external audio devices before or during a meeting
Switch between available cameras using a long press on the camera icon
These updates help users tailor their meeting setup-whether docked at a desk or working remotely.
When this will happen
These features are rolling out now. Ensure your Teams app on iPad is updated to access them.
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Created:
2025-08-13
updated:
2025-08-13
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Audio Control Issues
Users may accidentally mute external audio devices during meetings, leading to communication breakdowns and frustration.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftteamsblog/introducing-external-camera-support-for-ipads-in-microsoft-teams/4355767
Camera Selection Confusion
Users might struggle with switching cameras, causing delays in meetings and impacting the overall user experience.
- roles: End Users, Meeting Hosts
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftteamsblog/introducing-external-camera-support-for-ipads-in-microsoft-teams/4355767
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