We are introducing attendee proximity join for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows and Android, enabling users to quickly and effortlessly connect to a nearby room system when joining Microsoft Teams events, including town halls, webinars, and structured meetings. This enhancement simplifies the meeting join experience and helps users connect to the appropriate room device with fewer steps.
Microsoft 365 Message Center ID: MC1461157
Last Modified: August 25, 2026
Category: Message Center
Tags: New feature, User impact
Status: Launched
Products & Platforms: Microsoft Teams
Rollout Schedule
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High): Rollout will begin in late September 2026 and is expected to complete by early October 2026.
Impact on Your Organization
Who is affected
Users who leverage Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows or Android to join Teams events.
Platforms and Services
- Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows
- Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android
- Microsoft Teams events, including town halls and webinars
What will happen
- Users will be able to use proximity join to connect to nearby Microsoft Teams Rooms when joining Teams events.
- The feature provides a faster and more seamless method for joining supported Teams events from room systems.
- This functionality will be available by default as part of the Microsoft Teams Rooms experience.
Action Required / Recommendations
No action is required to enable this feature. It will become available automatically during the rollout.
We recommend informing users who regularly participate in Teams events that they can use proximity join with nearby Microsoft Teams Rooms to simplify the room join experience.
Compliance Considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.