MC1148542 – Dynamic video tile resizing based on occupancy count from Teams Rooms on Android

Product:

Teams, Windows

Platform:

Android, Online, Teams And Surface Devices, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Feature update, User impact

Links:

500635

Details:

Summary:
Teams Rooms on Android will dynamically resize video tiles in Gallery view based on room occupancy, matching the Windows experience. One person results in equal tile size to remote participants; multiple people enlarge the tile. The feature, using AI-based people count, is enabled by default from October 2025, with admin controls to disable it.

Details:
Introduction
To enhance visibility of in-room participants during Microsoft Teams meetings, we're updating the Gallery view experience when Teams Rooms on Android joins a meeting. Teams Rooms on Android video tiles will now dynamically resize based on the number of people detected in the room, aligning with the experience already available in Teams Rooms on Windows.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 500635.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins early October 2025 and is expected to complete by late October 2025.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-09-06

updated:
2025-09-06

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Direct effects for Operations**

Dynamic Video Tile Resizing
If the feature is implemented without preparation, users may be confused by the sudden change in video tile sizes during meetings, leading to potential miscommunication and frustration.
   - roles: End Users, Meeting Organizers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=500635

AI-based People Count Detection
Without prior notification, users may feel uncomfortable with the AI monitoring their presence, raising privacy concerns and impacting user trust in the technology.
   - roles: End Users, IT Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=500635

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