MC1182706 – (Updated) Microsoft Teams Rooms: Front-of-room view control for Town Halls on Android

Product:

Teams, Windows

Platform:

Android, Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

500378

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will introduce an Adaptive Front-of-Room Experience for Town Halls, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license. It offers distraction-free attendee views and full presenter control, rolling out from December 2025 to February 2026. Organizations should prepare by updating licenses, devices, and communications.

Details:
Updated December 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing the Adaptive Front-of-Room Experience for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android in Town Hall scenarios. This update helps create a distraction-free experience for attendees while giving presenters full control over what's shown on the front-of-room display. It's designed to support hybrid Town Halls where presenters and attendees share the same physical space.
A Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro license is required to use this feature.
This message is associated with RMID 500378.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted release: Rollout will begin in early December 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin by early February 2026 (previously mid-December 2025).

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General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-11-04

updated:
2025-12-23

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Direct effects for Operations**

License Requirement
Organizations must have a Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro license to utilize the new Adaptive Front-of-Room Experience, leading to potential disruptions if not prepared.
   - roles: IT Administrators, Facilities Teams
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-town-hall-in-microsoft-teams-33baf0c6-0283-4c15-9617-3013e8d4804f, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=500378

Device Compatibility
If devices are not updated to the latest version of the Teams Rooms app, the new features may not function correctly, impacting user experience during Town Halls.
   - roles: IT Administrators, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-town-hall-in-microsoft-teams-33baf0c6-0283-4c15-9617-3013e8d4804f, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=500378

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine hosting a large conference where you want to ensure that everyone in the audience is focused on the speaker and the main presentation, without being distracted by what's happening behind the scenes. This is similar to what Microsoft is introducing with the Adaptive Front-of-Room Experience for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android, specifically designed for Town Hall meetings.

Think of it like a theater production. In a theater, the audience sees the stage where the play unfolds, while all the backstage activities—like costume changes and set adjustments—are hidden from view. This new feature for Teams Rooms acts like a digital curtain, ensuring that attendees see only the main content on the front-of-room display, much like the audience sees only the stage in a theater.

For the presenters, it's like having a control room behind the scenes. They have access to tools that allow them to manage the presentation without the audience noticing any changes. Presenters can communicate with each other, manage what happens next, and even change what the audience sees if necessary, all without causing any disruption. This ensures a smooth and professional experience for everyone involved.

To make use of this feature, organizations will need a Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro license. This is akin to having a special pass that grants access to these advanced capabilities. Just like updating your software or getting the latest smartphone, it's important to ensure that your devices are running the latest version of the Teams Rooms app to take full advantage of these new features.

Communicating these changes to those who organize Town Halls and updating any internal guidelines is like briefing the cast and crew before a play. Everyone needs to know their role and how the new system works to ensure a seamless experience.

In summary, this update is about enhancing the way Town Halls are conducted, making them more focused and less distracting for attendees, while giving presenters the tools they need to manage the event effectively.