Updated September 2, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing an update to how front-of-room (FoR) displays behave in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android during webinars and structured meetings. This change ensures that when a Teams Room joins as a presenter, the in-room display defaults to the attendee view—creating a clearer and more professional experience for in-room participants, especially in hybrid scenarios where presenters and attendees are co-located.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 559602.
[When this will happen:]
- General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-June 2026 (previously early June) and expect to complete by mid-September 2026 (previously end of August).
- General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in mid-June 2026 and expect to complete by mid-September 2026 (previously end of August).
[How this affects your organization:]
Who is affected:
- Organizations using Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android
- Meeting organizers and presenters running webinars or structured meetings
- In-room participants viewing front-of-room displays
- A Teams Rooms Pro license is needed to use this feature
What will happen:
- The front-of-room display will default to attendee view when joining webinars or structured meetings.
- In-room audiences will not see presenter tools such as Green Room or backstage controls.
- Presenters will retain full control from the Teams Rooms console, including:
- Managing Green Room and off-stage participants.
- Switching display modes (e.g., to presenter view when needed).
- The feature is enabled by default and requires no configuration.
- There is no impact to remote attendees or their experience.
- Existing Teams Rooms functionality and policies remain unchanged.
Screenshot 1: Front-of-room webinar experience with Manage screen mode on and the user in presenter view:
Screenshot 2: Console view in presenter view:
Screenshot 3: Front-of-room webinar experience with the user in attendee view:
Screenshot 4: Console view with the user in attendee view:
[What you can do to prepare:]
- No action is required to enable this feature.
- Verify device readiness: Ensure Teams Rooms on Android devices are updated.
- Validate meeting room setup: Confirm displays and consoles function as expected.
- Educate organizers and presenters on the updated experience.
- Update internal documentation.
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.