check before: 2025-03-01

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

468274

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams will introduce a new microphone volume indicator on the user bar in meetings, providing real-time audio level feedback. The rollout will start in early April 2025 and complete by mid-May 2025, depending on the release group. No admin action is required; users will have this feature by default.

Details:
Updated February 24, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new Mic volume indicator on the user bar in Teams meetings. This feature will provide users with real-time visual feedback on their audio levels in the meeting, eliminating the need to ask, "Can you hear me?" This feature is designed to minimize interruptions as well as enhance user confidence and meeting effectiveness.
This feature applies to Teams on Windows desktop and Mac desktop.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 468274.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in early April 2025 (previously March) and expect to complete by mid-April 2025 (previously March).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in mid-April 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late April 2025.
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out in late April 2025 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by early May 2025 (previously mid-June).
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out in early May 2025 (previously late June) and expect to complete by mid-May (previously early August).

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Created:
2025-01-28

updated:
2025-02-25

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User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new microphone volume indicator, leading to potential miscommunication during meetings if they do not understand its functionality.
   - roles: End Users, Meeting Facilitators
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/muting-and-unmuting-your-mic-in-microsoft-teams-17886394-9a9a-4f04-b4cc-e46589408b28, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=468274

Increased Meeting Interruptions
Without prior preparation, users may frequently check the new indicator, leading to interruptions and distractions during meetings as they adjust their audio levels.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/muting-and-unmuting-your-mic-in-microsoft-teams-17886394-9a9a-4f04-b4cc-e46589408b28, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=468274

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2025-02-25MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact
2025-02-25MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams will introduce a new microphone volume indicator on the user bar in meetings, providing real-time audio level feedback. The rollout will start in early April 2025 and complete by mid-May 2025, depending on the release group. No admin action is required; users will have this feature by default.
2025-02-25MC Last Updated01/28/2025 02:11:142025-02-24T20:44:00Z
2025-02-25MC MessagesComing soon for Microsoft Teams: A new Mic volume indicator on the user bar in Teams meetings. This feature will provide users with real-time visual feedback on their audio levels in the meeting, eliminating the need to ask, "Can you hear me?" This feature is designed to minimize interruptions as well as enhance user confidence and meeting effectiveness.
This feature applies to Teams on Windows desktop and Mac desktop.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 468274.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in early March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-March 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in late March 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025.
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out in late June 2025 and expect to complete by early August 2025.
Updated February 24, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new Mic volume indicator on the user bar in Teams meetings. This feature will provide users with real-time visual feedback on their audio levels in the meeting, eliminating the need to ask, "Can you hear me?" This feature is designed to minimize interruptions as well as enhance user confidence and meeting effectiveness.
This feature applies to Teams on Windows desktop and Mac desktop.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 468274.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in early April 2025 (previously March) and expect to complete by mid-April 2025 (previously March).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in mid-April 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late April 2025.
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out in late April 2025 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by early May 2025 (previously mid-June).
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out in early May 2025 (previously late June) and expect to complete by mid-May (previously early August).
2025-02-25MC TitleMicrosoft Teams: New microphone volume indicator for users(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New microphone volume indicator for users
2025-02-25MC End Time10/31/2025 08:00:002025-10-27T08:00:00Z

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