MC1061725 – Microsoft Teams: New DVR (digital video recording) capabilities for town halls on iOS and Android (archived)

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, User impact

Links:

486694

Details:

Summary:
New DVR capabilities for Microsoft Teams town halls on iOS and Android will roll out in May 2025 (Worldwide, GCC) and June 2025 (GCC High, DoD). This feature allows attendees to pause, skip, and navigate through live town hall events, enhancing interaction and convenience. No admin action is required.

Details:
Coming soon for Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android: New DVR (digital video recording) functionality for users who attend town halls.
This feature is available for town hall instances from all organizers, regardless of the license assigned to the organizer.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 486694.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025.
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by early June 2025.

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Release Phase:
Standard Release

Created:
2025-04-25

updated:
2025-08-26

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User Experience Enhancement
The introduction of DVR capabilities allows users to pause, skip, and navigate through live town hall events, significantly improving user engagement and content digestibility.
   - roles: End Users, Event Organizers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/plan-town-halls, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=486694

Potential Confusion with Live Events
Without preparation, users may be confused about how to utilize the new DVR features during live events, leading to frustration and decreased participation.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/plan-town-halls, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=486694

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature for town hall events on iOS and Android devices that allows attendees to use digital video recording (DVR) capabilities. This means that during a live town hall, attendees can pause, skip, and navigate through the event just like they would with a recorded video. Imagine watching a live sports game on TV where you can pause the action, rewind to see a great play again, or fast forward to catch up with the live broadcast. This is similar to what the new DVR feature will allow you to do during a town hall meeting.

This enhancement is designed to make it easier for attendees to interact with the content being presented. If you join a town hall late or need to step away for a moment, you can pause the event and resume watching without missing any important information. You can also jump back to any point in the event to review something you might have missed or want to see again. Once the event is over, the town hall window will remain open for 24 hours, allowing further review or catch-up.

The rollout of this feature will happen automatically, with no action required from administrators. It will be available to all town hall organizers and attendees, regardless of the license type. Organizations may want to inform their users about this new capability and update any relevant documentation to ensure everyone can take full advantage of the new functionality.

This update aims to enhance the user experience by providing more flexibility and control over how attendees engage with live events, making it more convenient and easier to digest the content presented.