Microsoft Teams: Live transcription in Teams Rooms on Android

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will gain live transcription with speaker attribution, timestamps, and optional translation, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license. Rollout starts late April 2026. Transcription is enabled by default, with no action needed, supporting accessibility and hybrid collaboration.

[Introduction]

We’re adding live transcription capabilities to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. This update allows room participants to view real-time transcription—including speaker attribution and timestamps—directly on the device. If configured, translated transcripts can also display on the front-of-room screen. This enhancement supports accessibility, hybrid collaboration, and meeting clarity. A Teams Rooms Pro license is required.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555234.

[When this will happen]

• General Availability (Worldwide and GCCH): Rollout begins in late April 2026 and completes in late May 2026.

[How this affects your organization]

Who is affected

• Organizations using Teams Rooms on Android devices
• Only customers with Teams Rooms Pro licenses will receive this feature

What will happen

• Users can start transcription from the room console via More > Record and transcribe or Transcribe (based on tenant settings).
• When transcription begins, room users will be prompted to confirm the meeting’s spoken language.
• Participants will see a notification that transcription is active, including a link to privacy details at aka.ms/privacy:

   

• Icons will update based on activity:
  • Transcription icon appears when only transcription is running.
  • Recording icon appears when the meeting is being recorded (with or without transcription).
• If translation is enabled, both original and translated transcripts will display on the front-of-room screen (original on top, translation below).
• Devices without a Teams Rooms Pro license will not receive this capability.
• This feature is on by default for licensed devices and respects existing admin policies.

[What you can do to prepare]

No action is required to enable this feature.

Recommended steps:

• Confirm that impacted Teams Rooms on Android devices are assigned Teams Rooms Pro licenses.
• Review your meeting transcription settings in the Teams admin center if you want to allow/block transcription for users and resource accounts.
• Notify helpdesk or support teams as needed.
• Update internal guidance for meeting room usage to reflect new transcription options.

Learn more: Admins- Manage transcription and captions for Teams meetings | Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.