check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams on macOS will automatically install and update Network Device Interface (NDI) binaries starting January 2026, enabling seamless audio/video broadcasting from Teams to local networks without manual setup. This feature is enabled by default, affects all macOS users, and requires no admin or user action.
Details:
Updated January 30, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing automatic installation and updates for the Network Device Interface (NDI) in Microsoft Teams on macOS devices. NDI allows organizations to broadcast audio and video streams from Teams meetings to local networks, enabling advanced production scenarios such as live streaming or integrating with professional video systems. This enhancement eliminates manual steps, making it easier to use NDI in Teams.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, DoD): Rollout will begin early January 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously mid-January).
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Created:
2025-12-05
updated:
2026-01-31
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams will automatically install and update the Network Device Interface (NDI) on macOS devices starting January 2026, enabling easier broadcasting of audio and video from meetings to local networks without manual setup.
Direct effects for Operations**
Automatic Updates of NDI Binaries
The automatic installation and update of NDI binaries may lead to unexpected compatibility issues with existing software or hardware configurations, potentially disrupting user workflows and causing frustration.
- roles: IT Support, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-the-automatic-installation-and-update-of-ndi-in/ba-p/1234567
Seamless Broadcasting Feature
The new broadcasting feature may overwhelm users unfamiliar with NDI technology, leading to confusion and misuse during live events or meetings, negatively impacting user experience.
- roles: Event Coordinators, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/ndI-broadcasting
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-31 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2026-01-31 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams on macOS will automatically install and update Network Device Interface (NDI) binaries starting January 2026, enabling seamless broadcasting of audio and video streams without manual setup. This feature is enabled by default, affects all macOS users, and requires no admin or user action. | Microsoft Teams on macOS will automatically install and update Network Device Interface (NDI) binaries starting January 2026, enabling seamless audio/video broadcasting from Teams to local networks without manual setup. This feature is enabled by default, affects all macOS users, and requires no admin or user action. |
| 2026-01-31 | MC Last Updated | 12/05/2025 01:43:14 | 2026-01-30T23:49:57Z |
| 2026-01-31 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're introducing automatic installation and updates for the Network Device Interface (NDI) in Microsoft Teams on macOS devices. NDI allows organizations to broadcast audio and video streams from Teams meetings to local networks, enabling advanced production scenarios such as live streaming or integrating with professional video systems. This enhancement eliminates manual steps, making it easier to use NDI in Teams. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, DoD): Rollout will begin early January 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-January 2026. | Updated January 30, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing automatic installation and updates for the Network Device Interface (NDI) in Microsoft Teams on macOS devices. NDI allows organizations to broadcast audio and video streams from Teams meetings to local networks, enabling advanced production scenarios such as live streaming or integrating with professional video systems. This enhancement eliminates manual steps, making it easier to use NDI in Teams. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, DoD): Rollout will begin early January 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously mid-January). |
| 2026-01-31 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Network Device Interface (NDI) automatic binaries update for macOS | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Network Device Interface (NDI) automatic binaries update for macOS |
| 2026-01-31 | MC End Time | 02/16/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-23T09:00:00Z |
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