Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1330887
MC1330887 - (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced bookable desk experience with Teams panel based desk devices
Microsoft Teams will enhance desk booking on panel-based devices like Logi Dock Flex, allowing users and visitors to view and reserve desks directly. Rollout starts early August 2026, requiring a Teams Shared Space license per device. No admin action is needed; testing and user communication are recommended.
- Message Center ID
- MC1330887
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft Teams
- Tags
- Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact
- Roadmap ID
- 561031
- Platforms
- Android
- Published
- 2026-06-01
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
- Expires
- 2026-09-21
Updated June 23, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [What and Why]We are introducing an enhanced bookable desk experience for Microsoft Teams panel based desk devices, such as Logi Dock Flex and the upcoming Yealink Linkhub. This update enables users to view at-a-glance desk availability and for visitors to reserve desks directly from the device, improving flexibility and productivity in hybrid work environments. Each device requires a Teams Shared Space license.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 561031.[Rollout Schedule]General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early August 2026 (previously early July) and is expected to complete by mid-August 2026 (previously mid-July).[Impact on Your Organization]Who is affectedOrganizations using Microsoft Teams panel based desk devices (for example, Logi Dock Flex).Platforms/ServicesMicrosoft TeamsTeams panels based desk devicesAndroid (Teams panel devices)Requires Teams Shared Space licenseWhat will happenAfter the Teams app update, device's user experience will directly reference desk booking and ask users to connect their laptop with the Teams app running to make a desk reservation. Users will be able to:View desk availability directly on supported devices.Reserve desks directly from the device interface when they are visitors that do not have an account on the tenant.Devices will prompt users to connect their laptop running the Teams app to do desk reservations or to check-in to a reservation.The updated experience will be available automatically after the Teams app update on supported Android-based devices.Existing licensing requirements apply (Teams Shared Space license required per device).No new admin configuration is introduced for this change.[Action Required / Recommendations]No action is required.We recommend that you:Identify Teams panel-based desk devices in your organization (for example, Logi Dock Flex).After rollout, test one or more devices to validate the updated booking experience.Inform users about the updated booking flow (connecting their laptop to confirm reservations).Update internal documentation or workspace booking guidance if applicable.[Compliance considerations]No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.