check before: 2023-12-05

Product:

Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Loop, Outlook, Stream

Platform:

Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

185389

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft 365 is introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows. The feature will be rolled out from mid-March 2024 to mid-May 2024. The videos will play inline for recipients within the same organization and recipients outside the organization will see a link to the video which they can watch in the Stream web app. A new policy controls the ability to preview and playback Stream videos in Microsoft 365 applications including in Outlook and the Loop application.

Details:
Updated March 20, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185389
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April).

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General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2023-11-21

updated:
2024-03-21

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand on network bandwidth due to inline video streaming in Outlook
- Role Impacted: Network Administrators
- Dependencies: Network infrastructure, internet connectivity, and bandwidth management tools
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Network Performance](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/office-365-network-performance?view=o365-worldwide)
- Need for policy configuration and management to control video playback settings
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Dependencies: Microsoft 365 Admin Center, policy management tools, and user access controls
- Reference: [Manage Microsoft Stream Policies](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/stream/stream-admin-settings)

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Potential service disruptions if the new video playback feature conflicts with existing security protocols or configurations
- Role Impacted: Security Administrators
- Dependencies: Security software, firewall settings, and data loss prevention (DLP) policies
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Security Overview](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/security-overview?view=o365-worldwide)
- User experience changes leading to increased support requests related to video playback issues
- Role Impacted: Helpdesk Support Staff
- Dependencies: User training materials, support ticketing systems, and knowledge base articles
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 User Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365)

** AI generated content. This information is not reliable.

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-03-21MC MessagesUpdated February 16, 2024: We have updated the the content below with additional details.
We’re introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185389
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2024 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April).
Updated March 20, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185389
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April).
2024-03-21MC Last Updated02/16/2024 23:34:592024-03-20T19:06:14Z
2024-03-21MC prepareYou may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.
A new policy controls the ability to preview and playback Stream videos in Microsoft 365 applications including in Outlook and the Loop application.
If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users will be able to preview and playback Stream videos within supported Microsoft 365 applications.
If you disable this policy setting, users will not be able to preview and playback Stream videos within supported Microsoft 365 applications, however, users will be able to open Stream video links in the Stream Web Application.
Note: This policy setting only applies to Outlook and Loop applications.
Review:
Embed and play back videos in Outlook and Loop
https://learn.microsoft.com/outlook/troubleshoot/message-body/embed-playback-videos-in-outlook-and-loop
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=185389
You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.
A new policy controls the ability to preview and playback Stream videos in Microsoft 365 applications including in Outlook and the Loop application.
If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users will be able to preview and playback Stream videos within supported Microsoft 365 applications.
If you disable this policy setting, users will not be able to preview and playback Stream videos within supported Microsoft 365 applications, however, users will be able to open Stream video links in the Stream Web Application.
Note: This policy setting only applies to Outlook and Loop applications.
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=185389
2024-03-21MC SummaryMicrosoft 365 is introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows. The feature will be rolled out from mid-February 2024 to mid-May 2024. The videos will play inline for recipients within the same organization and recipients outside the organization will see a link to the video which they can watch in the Stream web app. A new policy controls the ability to preview and playback Stream videos in Microsoft 365 applications including in Outlook and the Loop application.Microsoft 365 is introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows. The feature will be rolled out from mid-March 2024 to mid-May 2024. The videos will play inline for recipients within the same organization and recipients outside the organization will see a link to the video which they can watch in the Stream web app. A new policy controls the ability to preview and playback Stream videos in Microsoft 365 applications including in Outlook and the Loop application.
2024-02-17MC MessagesUpdated February 2, 2024: We have updated the the content below with additional details.
We’re introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185389
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2024 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April).
Updated February 16, 2024: We have updated the the content below with additional details.
We’re introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185389
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2024 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April).
2024-02-17MC Last Updated02/02/2024 23:15:142024-02-16T23:34:59Z
2024-02-17MC prepareYou may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.
A new policy controls the ability to preview and playback Stream videos in Microsoft 365 applications including in Outlook and the Loop application.
If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users will be able to preview and playback Stream videos within supported Microsoft 365 applications.
If you disable this policy setting, users will not be able to preview and playback Stream videos within supported Microsoft 365 applications, however, users will be able to open Stream video links in the Stream Web Application.
Note: This policy setting only applies to Outlook and Loop applications.
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=185389
You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.
A new policy controls the ability to preview and playback Stream videos in Microsoft 365 applications including in Outlook and the Loop application.
If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users will be able to preview and playback Stream videos within supported Microsoft 365 applications.
If you disable this policy setting, users will not be able to preview and playback Stream videos within supported Microsoft 365 applications, however, users will be able to open Stream video links in the Stream Web Application.
Note: This policy setting only applies to Outlook and Loop applications.
Review:
Embed and play back videos in Outlook and Loop
https://learn.microsoft.com/outlook/troubleshoot/message-body/embed-playback-videos-in-outlook-and-loop
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=185389
2024-02-17MC SummaryMicrosoft 365 is introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows. The feature will be rolled out from mid-February 2024 to mid-May 2024. The videos will play inline for recipients within the same organization and recipients outside the organization will see a link to the video which they can watch in the Stream web app. A new policy controls the ability to preview and playback Stream videos in Microsoft 365 applications including in Outlook and the Loop application.
2024-02-03MC MessagesUpdated January 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185389
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2024 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April).
Updated February 2, 2024: We have updated the the content below with additional details.
We’re introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185389
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2024 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April).
2024-02-03MC Last Updated01/19/2024 06:39:032024-02-02T23:15:14Z
2024-02-03MC prepareYou may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=185389
You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.
A new policy controls the ability to preview and playback Stream videos in Microsoft 365 applications including in Outlook and the Loop application.
If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users will be able to preview and playback Stream videos within supported Microsoft 365 applications.
If you disable this policy setting, users will not be able to preview and playback Stream videos within supported Microsoft 365 applications, however, users will be able to open Stream video links in the Stream Web Application.
Note: This policy setting only applies to Outlook and Loop applications.
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=185389
2024-01-19MC Last Updated12/15/2023 22:48:402024-01-19T06:39:03Z
2024-01-19MC MessagesUpdated December 15, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185389
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-January 2024 (previously December) and expect to complete by mid-April 2024 (previously March).
Updated January 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185389
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2024 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April).
2024-01-19MC End Time05/27/2024 09:00:002024-06-24T09:00:00Z
2023-12-16MC MessagesWe’re introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185389
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out December 2023 and expect to complete by March 2024.
Updated December 15, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing the ability to watch Stream videos inline in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185389
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-January 2024 (previously December) and expect to complete by mid-April 2024 (previously March).
2023-12-16MC TitleStream videos can now be watched inline in Outlook(Updated) Stream videos can now be watched inline in Outlook
2023-12-16MC Last Updated11/21/2023 00:43:302023-12-15T22:48:40Z
2023-12-16MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact
2023-12-16MC End Time04/15/2024 09:00:002024-05-27T09:00:00Z

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