MC1144650 – Microsoft Teams: Captions enhancements on Teams Rooms on Android (archived)

Product:

Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Teams, Teams Premium

Platform:

Android, Online, Teams And Surface Devices, US Instances, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, User impact

Links:

499800

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon support captions in multiple languages with real-time translation for licensed users, improving accessibility. Admins can control caption defaults and profanity filtering. Rollout begins October 2025, enhancing meeting inclusivity and providing new compliance and data processing features.

Details:
Introduction
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android: We are excited to announce that captions will soon support additional languages and translation capabilities. This enhancement aims to improve accessibility and inclusivity of meetings for non-English speaking users using Teams Rooms on Android.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 499800.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early October 2025 and expect to complete by mid-October 2025.
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out late October 2025 and expect to complete by mid-November 2025.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-08-30

updated:
2025-08-30

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Captioning Limitations
Without preparation, non-English speaking users will experience gibberish captions during meetings, leading to misunderstandings and reduced participation.
   - roles: End Users, Meeting Organizers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/call-recording-transcription-captions#enable-call-captions, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/meeting-transcription-captions#live-captions

Admin Control Issues
Admins may face challenges in managing caption settings and profanity filters, leading to inconsistent user experiences and potential compliance issues.
   - roles: IT Administrators, Compliance Officers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/call-recording-transcription-captions#enable-call-captions, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=499800

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android is getting an upgrade that will make meetings more accessible and inclusive for everyone, especially those who speak languages other than English. Imagine being in a meeting where everyone is speaking a language you don't understand. It can feel like you're listening to a radio station that's not tuned in properly, and all you hear is static. This update is like giving you a translator who whispers in your ear, so you can understand everything that's being said, no matter the language.

With this new feature, users will be able to see captions in multiple languages, and if you have the right license, those captions can be translated in real-time. This means that if someone is speaking in Spanish, you can choose to see the captions in English or any other supported language. It's like having subtitles in a foreign film, where you can choose the language you want to read them in.

For those managing these Teams Rooms, there are new controls available. Think of it like setting the default language on a TV remote. Admins can decide if captions should be on by default and can also filter out any inappropriate language. This ensures that the meeting environment remains professional and inclusive.

To prepare for this change, once your devices are updated, you'll need to adjust your settings and inform your team about how to use these new features. It's like updating the user manual for a new piece of equipment so everyone knows how to get the most out of it.

This enhancement not only makes meetings more inclusive but also introduces new ways to handle and process spoken language data. It's like upgrading from a simple phone call to a video conference with live translations, making communication smoother and more effective across different languages.