check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams is expanding peripheral auto-association support for BYOD spaces, including docking stations and webcams, starting June 2025. This update enhances user experience and provides admins with detailed peripheral insights. Users will benefit from features like auto-select AV peripherals, shared display mode, and auto-book desks.
Details:
Updated April 23, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Additional room and desk peripherals, including docking stations and webcams, are supported in BYOD spaces (including bookable desks), enabling users to seamlessly connect and utilize audio and video peripherals for a better experience. If the space is licensed, admins get an expanded view and insightful reports for peripherals associated with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) spaces in the Pro Management portal.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 486693.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete in mid-June 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025.
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Created:
2025-04-22
updated:
2025-04-24
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams' new update for BYOD spaces allows laptops to automatically connect to available equipment like docking stations and webcams in shared workspaces, while also providing administrators with a detailed view of device usage and automatically booking desks when laptops are plugged in.
Direct effects for Operations**
Peripheral Auto-Association Failure
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience issues with peripherals not auto-associating correctly, leading to confusion and delays in meetings as users struggle to connect their devices.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/rooms/bring-your-own-device, https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-shared-display-mode-in-meeting-rooms-a59c6886-9028-44da-a3cc-5563be40a214
User Experience Degradation
Without adequate preparation, users may face a degraded experience due to unexpected changes in how peripherals function, such as incorrect audio settings or display issues, which can disrupt meetings and collaboration.
- roles: End Users, Meeting Organizers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=486693, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/rooms/bookable-desks
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-24 | MC Messages | Additional room and desk peripherals, including docking stations and webcams, are supported in BYOD spaces (including bookable desks), enabling users to seamlessly connect and utilize audio and video peripherals for a better experience. If the space is licensed, admins get an expanded view and insightful reports for peripherals associated with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) spaces in the Pro Management portal.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 486693. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete in mid-May 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025. | Updated April 23, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Additional room and desk peripherals, including docking stations and webcams, are supported in BYOD spaces (including bookable desks), enabling users to seamlessly connect and utilize audio and video peripherals for a better experience. If the space is licensed, admins get an expanded view and insightful reports for peripherals associated with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) spaces in the Pro Management portal. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 486693. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete in mid-June 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025. |
| 2025-04-24 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-04-24 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported | |
| 2025-04-24 | MC Last Updated | 04/22/2025 01:42:55 | 2025-04-23T22:00:58Z |
| 2025-04-24 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will expand peripheral auto-association support for BYOD spaces, including docking stations and webcams, starting May 2025. This will enhance user experiences and provide admins with better insights. Users will benefit from features like auto-selecting room AV peripherals, shared display mode, and auto-booking desks. | Microsoft Teams is expanding peripheral auto-association support for BYOD spaces, including docking stations and webcams, starting June 2025. This update enhances user experience and provides admins with detailed peripheral insights. Users will benefit from features like auto-select AV peripherals, shared display mode, and auto-book desks. |
| 2025-04-23 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported |
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