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Summary
- Ad-hoc room reservation is being introduced directly from the Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android console.
- Users can reserve available rooms immediately without needing a personal device or hallway panel.
- The feature is enabled by default and requires a Teams Rooms Pro license.
- Admin controls will be available to manage ad-hoc reservations via the Teams Admin center or device settings.
- Users should be notified about the new reservation workflow and internal training or documentation updated as needed.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 15 Mar 2026
Release End: 31 Mar 2026
Services: Teams
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption
History
2/6/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
We’re introducing ad-hoc room reservation directly from the Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android console. This update enables users to reserve an available room on the spot without relying on a personal device or hallway panel, supporting quick, spontaneous meetings and helping reduce scheduling conflicts. This feature requires a Teams Rooms Pro license.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 548652.
When this will happen
- General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout will begin mid-March 2026 and complete by late March 2026.
- General Availability (GCCH): Rollout will begin late March 2026 and complete by late March 2026.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
- Users and admins of Teams Rooms on Android with Teams Rooms Pro licenses.
What will happen:
After this feature becomes available on room devices, users can reserve an available room directly from the Teams Rooms calendar by tapping Reserve and selecting an end time.
Screenshot 1: Reservation button
End times appear in 15-minute increments for up to 24 hours or until the next scheduled meeting, whichever comes sooner.
Screenshot 2: Reservation picker
The feature is enabled by default.
Admin controls will be available:
- Teams Admin center: Go to Teams devices > Teams Rooms on Android > Configuration profile > Meetings > Allow ad-hoc room reservation.
- On the device: Go to Settings > Teams Admin settings > Meetings > Allow ad-hoc room reservation.
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required before rollout.
- Notify users of the new reservation workflow.
- Update internal training or documentation.
- Use Teams Admin center or device settings if you want to restrict ad-hoc reservations.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.