MC1294522: Microsoft Teams: Enhanced cross-platform join via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for Teams Rooms on Android
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...
[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.
[How this affects your organization:]
Who is affected:
- Organizations with Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android devices
- Organizations that host or join third-party meetings from shared meeting spaces
- Admins managing Teams Rooms on Android devices licensed with Teams Rooms Pro
What will happen:
- Users will be able to join supported third-party meetings (for example, Zoom or Webex) directly from Teams Rooms on Android devices when the meeting invitation includes a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) video meeting address.
- This feature is off by default. Availability of this capability depends on Teams Rooms Pro licensing and appropriate device configuration.
[What you can do to 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.