check before: 2026-06-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Android, Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support joining third-party meetings via SIP starting early June 2026, completing by mid-August. This feature, off by default, requires Teams Rooms Pro licensing and device setup. Organizations should prepare by testing, educating users, and updating documentation.
Details:
Updated May 4, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon be able to join third-party meetings using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). This capability enables seamless cross-platform interoperability, allowing users to connect to external meeting services directly from Teams Rooms on Android devices while maintaining a consistent and reliable meeting experience across diverse meeting platforms.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558539.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early June 2026 and expect to complete by mid-August 2026 (previously early June).
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2026-04-29
updated:
2026-05-05
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Without proper preparation, users may be confused about how to join third-party meetings via SIP, leading to frustration and delays in meetings.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/rooms/third-party-join?tabs=MTRA#step-1-determine-which-third-party-meeting-join-solution-is-right-for-your-teams-rooms
Increased Support Tickets
The lack of user education and documentation may result in a surge of support tickets related to the new SIP feature, overwhelming IT support teams.
- roles: IT Support Staff, System Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=558539
Meeting Disruptions
If users are unprepared, meetings may be disrupted due to technical issues or inability to connect to third-party platforms, affecting productivity.
- roles: End Users, Meeting Organizers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/rooms/third-party-join?tabs=MTRA#step-1-determine-which-third-party-meeting-join-solution-is-right-for-your-teams-rooms
Licensing Issues
Organizations may face issues if Teams Rooms on Android devices are not properly licensed with Teams Rooms Pro, leading to inability to use the new feature.
- roles: System Administrators, Finance Team
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/rooms/third-party-join?tabs=MTRA#step-1-determine-which-third-party-meeting-join-solution-is-right-for-your-teams-rooms
Documentation Gaps
Failure to update internal documentation may lead to inconsistent usage of the new feature, causing confusion among users and support staff.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=558539
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-05 | MC prepare | Test the feature with your lower-ring Teams Rooms on Android devices.
Prepare educational material for users in advance of release. Identify users who frequently collaborate with external organizations using third-party meeting platforms and communicate upcoming capabilities. Ensure that all Teams Rooms on Android devices that require this functionality are licensed with Teams Rooms Pro. Update internal documentation for meeting room usage if applicable. Communicate this change to your helpdesk and support teams. Learn more: SIP and H.323 Dialing with Teams Rooms | Microsoft Learn (will be updated before rollout) [Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/rooms/meetings-with-sip-h323-devices https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=558539 | Test the feature with your lower-ring Teams Rooms on Android devices.
Prepare educational material for users in advance of release. Identify users who frequently collaborate with external organizations using third-party meeting platforms and communicate upcoming capabilities. Ensure that all Teams Rooms on Android devices that require this functionality are licensed with Teams Rooms Pro. Update internal documentation for meeting room usage if applicable. Communicate this change to your helpdesk and support teams. Learn more: SIP and H.323 Dialing with Teams Rooms | Microsoft Learn (will be updated before rollout) [Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/rooms/third-party-join?tabs=MTRA#step-1-determine-which-third-party-meeting-join-solution-is-right-for-your-teams-rooms https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=558539 |
| 2026-05-05 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2026-05-05 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support joining third-party meetings via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) starting early June 2026. This feature, off by default, requires Teams Rooms Pro licensing and enables seamless cross-platform meeting access from Android devices. Organizations should prepare by testing, training, and updating documentation. | Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support joining third-party meetings via SIP starting early June 2026, completing by mid-August. This feature, off by default, requires Teams Rooms Pro licensing and device setup. Organizations should prepare by testing, educating users, and updating documentation. |
| 2026-05-05 | MC Last Updated | 04/29/2026 00:12:26 | 2026-05-04T17:55:32Z |
| 2026-05-05 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon be able to join third-party meetings using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). This capability enables seamless cross-platform interoperability, allowing users to connect to external meeting services directly from Teams Rooms on Android devices while maintaining a consistent and reliable meeting experience across diverse meeting platforms. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558539. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early June 2026 and expect to complete by early June 2026. | Updated May 4, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon be able to join third-party meetings using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). This capability enables seamless cross-platform interoperability, allowing users to connect to external meeting services directly from Teams Rooms on Android devices while maintaining a consistent and reliable meeting experience across diverse meeting platforms. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558539. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early June 2026 and expect to complete by mid-August 2026 (previously early June). |
| 2026-05-05 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Enhanced cross-platform join via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for Teams Rooms on Android | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced cross-platform join via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for Teams Rooms on Android |
| 2026-05-05 | MC End Time | 07/08/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-09-21T09:00:00Z |
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