check before: 2025-03-01

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

New feature, User impact

Links:

468274

Details:

Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new Mic volume indicator on the user bar in Teams meetings. This feature will provide users with real-time visual feedback on their audio levels in the meeting, eliminating the need to ask, "Can you hear me?" This feature is designed to minimize interruptions as well as enhance user confidence and meeting effectiveness.
This feature applies to Teams on Windows desktop and Mac desktop.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 468274.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in early March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-March 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in late March 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025.
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out in late June 2025 and expect to complete by early August 2025.

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Created:
2025-01-28

updated:
2025-01-28

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User Confusion
Without prior notification, users may be confused about the new microphone volume indicator, leading to potential miscommunication during meetings as they may not understand its purpose or functionality.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=468274, https://support.microsoft.com/office/muting-and-unmuting-your-mic-in-microsoft-teams-17886394-9a9a-4f04-b4cc-e46589408b28

Increased Meeting Interruptions
If users are unaware of the new feature, they may continue to ask if they are audible, leading to unnecessary interruptions and reduced meeting efficiency.
   - roles: Meeting Participants, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=468274, https://support.microsoft.com/office/muting-and-unmuting-your-mic-in-microsoft-teams-17886394-9a9a-4f04-b4cc-e46589408b28

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