MC1140179 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows touch boards: Browser support with Microsoft Edge (archived)

Product:

Microsoft Edge, Teams, Windows

Platform:

Online, Teams And Surface Devices, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

494148

Details:

Summary:
Teams Rooms on Windows touch boards will support Microsoft Edge in private browsing mode, allowing secure web access during and outside meetings. This feature, off by default and requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license, rolls out from September to October 2025 and offers admin controls for session management and browser settings.

Details:
Introduction
Teams Rooms on Windows touch boards now support Microsoft Edge in private browsing mode. This feature enables users to securely access websites and line-of-business web apps both during and outside of Teams meetings. IT admins can manage browser settings to ensure a safe and controlled experience.
This feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494148.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in late September 2025 and expect to complete by mid-October 2025.
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in early October 2025 and expect to complete by late October 2025.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-08-23

updated:
2025-08-23

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Direct effects for Operations**

Browser Compatibility Issues
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience compatibility issues with certain web applications that are not optimized for Microsoft Edge in private browsing mode, leading to disruptions in workflow.
   - roles: End Users, IT Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=494148

User Experience Disruption
Without proper configuration and testing, users may face unexpected behavior when sharing content via Edge during meetings, such as audio not being shared or difficulties in managing the shared content, negatively impacting meeting effectiveness.
   - roles: End Users, Meeting Organizers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=494148

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