MC1488847 - Microsoft Teams: Breakout room support for Teams Rooms on Android

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Summary

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support breakout rooms starting early December 2026, allowing meeting organizers to assign and move these devices between breakout and main rooms. This update enhances meeting coordination and aligns Android features with Windows, requiring no action but recommending communication and documentation updates.

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Last Updated

Nov 2, 2026

Published Oct 5, 2026

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Microsoft Teams

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New feature
User impact
Admin impact

Platforms

Android

More information

Updated November 2, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

What and why

We're introducing breakout room support for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. This update allows Teams Rooms on Android devices to be assigned to breakout rooms and moved between breakout rooms and the main meeting room by meeting organizers.

This feature improves coordination during breakout sessions and brings Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android closer to feature parity with Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows. This enhancement is based on customer feedback and helps organizations deliver a more consistent meeting experience across Teams Rooms devices.

Rollout schedule

  • General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in early December 2026 (previously mid-November) and expected to be complete by mid-December 2026 (previously late November)

Impact on your organization

Who is affected

  • Organizations using Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android devices
  • Meeting organizers who use breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams meetings

Platforms and services

  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android

What will happen

  • Meeting organizers will be able to assign Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android devices to breakout rooms.
  • Teams Rooms on Android devices can be moved into and out of breakout rooms during a meeting.
  • The feature will be available by default when rollout is complete.

Action required and recommendations

No action is required.

We recommend that you:

  • Inform meeting organizers and room administrators about this new capability.
  • Update any internal documentation or training materials that reference breakout room functionality for Teams Rooms devices.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

Version history

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