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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced cross-platform join via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for Teams Rooms on Android

Message ID
MC1294522
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Service
Microsoft Teams
Category
Plan for Change
Tags
Major Change New featureUser impact
Rollout
June 2026July 2026August 2026
Roadmap ID
558539
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Platform
Android

Summary

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support joining third-party meetings via SIP starting late June 2026, enhancing cross-platform interoperability. This feature, off by default, requires Teams Rooms Pro licensing and proper configuration. Organizations should prepare by testing, educating users, and updating documentation before rollout completes mid-August 2026.

Details

Updated June 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[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 late June 2026 (previously early June) and expect to complete by mid-August 2026 (previously early June).

[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 moreSIP 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.

Change History

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June 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support joining third-party meetings via SIP starting early June 2026, completing by mid-August. This feature, off by default, requires Teams Rooms Pro licensing and device setup. Organizations should prepare by testing, educating users, and updating documentation.
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Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support joining third-party meetings via SIP starting late June 2026, enhancing cross-platform interoperability. This feature, off by default, requires Teams Rooms Pro licensing and proper configuration. Organizations should prepare by testing, educating users, and updating documentation before rollout completes mid-August 2026.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-05-04T15:55:32.663Z
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2026-06-09T16:00:13.307Z
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Previous

Updated May 4, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[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 mid-August 2026 (previously early June).

[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 moreSIP 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.

New

Updated June 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[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 late June 2026 (previously early June) and expect to complete by mid-August 2026 (previously early June).

[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 moreSIP 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.

May 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM Updated
Title
Previous
Microsoft Teams: Enhanced cross-platform join via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for Teams Rooms on Android
New
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced cross-platform join via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for Teams Rooms on Android
Summary
Previous
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 prepare by testing, training, and updating documentation.
New
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support joining third-party meetings via SIP starting early June 2026, completing by mid-August. This feature, off by default, requires Teams Rooms Pro licensing and device setup. Organizations should prepare by testing, educating users, and updating documentation.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-04-28T22:12:26.513Z
New
2026-05-04T15:55:32.663Z
Tags
Previous
New feature,User impact
New
Updated message,New feature,User impact
Body Content
Previous

[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 moreSIP 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.

New

Updated May 4, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[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 mid-August 2026 (previously early June).

[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 moreSIP 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.

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