check before: 2025-01-15
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Online, Teams And Surface Devices, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams will automatically associate BYOD rooms and peripherals using meeting room invite data. The rollout starts mid-January 2025 for Targeted Release and late January 2025 for General Availability, completing by late March 2025. Users will benefit from auto selection of devices, shared display mode, speaker attribution, and more.
Details:
Updated February 21, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In order to automate BYOD user experience (BYOD mode) for users in meeting rooms, the peripherals that users plug in must be associated to those rooms in Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro management portal. The Pro management portal will soon use meeting room invite data to intelligently associate peripherals to rooms, automatically creating inventory relationships for you. The association logic relies on many unique users joining a meeting with a specific meeting room booked and the same peripheral plugged in, as identified by serial number and VIDPID. Auto association can also keep up with the times by re-associating a peripheral if it gets physically moved to another room.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469495.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late January 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously early February).
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-12-07
updated:
2025-02-22
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Direct effects for Operations**
Automatic Device Association Failure
If the automatic association of peripherals fails due to insufficient booking or plug-in data, users may experience confusion and frustration when their devices are not recognized, leading to potential delays in meetings.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-shared-display-mode-in-meeting-rooms-a59c6886-9028-44da-a3cc-5563be40a214, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469495
Increased User Support Requests
Without proper preparation and communication, users may face issues with device recognition, leading to an increase in support requests to IT, straining resources and impacting response times.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-shared-display-mode-in-meeting-rooms-a59c6886-9028-44da-a3cc-5563be40a214, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469495
User Experience Degradation
If users are not informed about the changes, they may not utilize the new features effectively, resulting in a suboptimal meeting experience and potential dissatisfaction with the platform.
- roles: End Users, Meeting Organizers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-shared-display-mode-in-meeting-rooms-a59c6886-9028-44da-a3cc-5563be40a214, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469495
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Enhanced Inventory Management
The automatic association of BYOD peripherals with meeting rooms will significantly reduce the manual effort required for inventory management. IT admins can focus on strategic tasks rather than routine associations, improving operational efficiency.
- next-steps: Evaluate current inventory management processes and integrate the new auto-association feature into existing workflows. Provide training for IT staff on utilizing the Pro management portal effectively.
- roles: IT Administrators, Facilities Managers, Office Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-shared-display-mode-in-meeting-rooms-a59c6886-9028-44da-a3cc-5563be40a214, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469495
Improved User Experience
With automatic device selection and shared display mode, users will experience a smoother and more efficient meeting process. This reduces frustration and time wasted on technical issues, leading to increased productivity.
- next-steps: Communicate the benefits of the new features to users and encourage them to utilize the booking system for rooms and peripherals. Gather feedback post-implementation to assess user satisfaction.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders, Project Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-shared-display-mode-in-meeting-rooms-a59c6886-9028-44da-a3cc-5563be40a214, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469495
Data-Driven Decision Making
The ability to export inventory associations allows organizations to analyze usage patterns and make informed decisions about resource allocation and room configurations, optimizing space utilization.
- next-steps: Set up a process for regularly exporting and reviewing data from the Pro management portal. Use insights gained to inform future IT and facilities planning.
- roles: Data Analysts, IT Administrators, Facilities Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-shared-display-mode-in-meeting-rooms-a59c6886-9028-44da-a3cc-5563be40a214, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469495
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-02-22 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-02-22 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon automate the association of peripherals to BYOD rooms using meeting room invite data, enhancing user experience with features like auto-selection of audio/video devices and shared display mode. Rollout begins mid-January 2025 for Targeted Release and late January for General Availability. No admin action is required before rollout, but it's recommended to review room inventory and encourage users to book rooms and plug in peripherals. This change is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469495. | Microsoft Teams will automatically associate BYOD rooms and peripherals using meeting room invite data. The rollout starts mid-January 2025 for Targeted Release and late January 2025 for General Availability, completing by late March 2025. Users will benefit from auto selection of devices, shared display mode, speaker attribution, and more. |
| 2025-02-22 | MC Last Updated | 12/07/2024 00:43:00 | 2025-02-21T19:22:17Z |
| 2025-02-22 | MC Messages | In order to automate BYOD user experience (BYOD mode) for users in meeting rooms, the peripherals that users plug in must be associated to those rooms in Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro management portal. The Pro management portal will soon use meeting room invite data to intelligently associate peripherals to rooms, automatically creating inventory relationships for you. The association logic relies on many unique users joining a meeting with a specific meeting room booked and the same peripheral plugged in, as identified by serial number and VIDPID. Auto association can also keep up with the times by re-associating a peripheral if it gets physically moved to another room.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469495. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late January 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2025. | Updated February 21, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In order to automate BYOD user experience (BYOD mode) for users in meeting rooms, the peripherals that users plug in must be associated to those rooms in Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro management portal. The Pro management portal will soon use meeting room invite data to intelligently associate peripherals to rooms, automatically creating inventory relationships for you. The association logic relies on many unique users joining a meeting with a specific meeting room booked and the same peripheral plugged in, as identified by serial number and VIDPID. Auto association can also keep up with the times by re-associating a peripheral if it gets physically moved to another room. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469495. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late January 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously early February). |
| 2025-02-22 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Automatic association of BYOD rooms and peripherals | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Automatic association of BYOD rooms and peripherals |
| 2025-02-22 | MC End Time | 05/31/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-05-05T09:00:00Z |
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