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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Front-of-room view control for Webinars and structured meetings in Teams Rooms on Android

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Microsoft Teams: Front-of-Room view control for Webinars & Structured Meetings in Teams Rooms on Android
Rollout startJune 2026

Added to roadmap: 14 apr 2026 | Last modified: 23 jun 2026

When a Teams Rooms on Android is invited as a meeting presenter, the front-of-room display defaults to the attendee view. Presenters always have full control from the console, including green room and off-stage management, and can switch the front-of-room display to presenter view without impacting attendees.

Updated September 22, 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 end of October 2026 (previously mid-September).
  • General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in mid-June 2026 and expect to complete by end of October 2026 (previously mid-September).

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.

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