MC1324287 – Microsoft Teams: Teams Rooms Builder in the Pro Management portal

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Online, Teams And Surface Devices, Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

561549

Details:

Summary:
Teams Rooms Builder, launching worldwide in June 2026 in the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal, is a visual tool for IT admins to design and standardize meeting spaces by selecting devices, licenses, and layouts. It’s enabled by default for Teams Rooms Pro tenants with no purchase functionality included.

Details:
[What and Why]
We are introducing the Teams Rooms Builder in the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal, a visual planning tool that helps IT admins design and standardize meeting spaces. Builder simplifies the process of selecting compatible devices, licenses, and room configurations, helping organizations plan deployments more efficiently and consistently. This feature supports faster decision-making and improved standardization across Teams Rooms environments.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 561549.
[Rollout Schedule]
General Availability (Worldwide): Early June 2026 through mid-June 2026
[Impact on Your Organization]
Who is affected
IT admins managing Teams Rooms Pro environments
Platforms/Services
Teams Rooms Pro Management portal (web)
Microsoft Teams Rooms ecosystem
Requires a Teams Rooms Pro license
What will happen
A new Teams Rooms Builder experience will be available in the Pro Management portal:

Builder provides a visual and guided interface to design meeting rooms (traditional, signature, and flexible spaces).
Admins can:
Explore room configurations and layout options.
Select compatible devices and licenses:

Generate and download a Bill of Materials (BOM).
The feature is enabled by default for tenants with Teams Rooms Pro.
Admins can control visibility and role-based access through existing Pro Management Portal settings, including the option to hide Builder for their tenant.
No changes will be made to existing rooms or device configurations.
Purchasing capabilities are not included (no shopping cart or transaction functionality).
[Action Required / Recommendations]
No action is required.
Admins may consider the following:
Review Builder availability and settings in the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal.
Adjust visibility and role-based access as needed to align with your organization's governance model.
Share guidance with relevant IT teams responsible for meeting room planning and deployment.
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2026-05-28

updated:
2026-05-28

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Without proper preparation, users may face confusion or frustration when using newly designed meeting spaces that have not been communicated effectively, leading to decreased productivity during meetings.
   - roles: IT Admins, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=561549

Inefficient Room Configurations
If changes are made without adequate planning, there may be mismatches between user needs and room configurations, resulting in ineffective use of meeting spaces and potential delays in meetings.
   - roles: IT Admins, Facilities Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=561549

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