Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1332812

MC1332812 - (Updated) Action required: Update Teams Rooms app to maintain PowerPoint Live functionality

Update Teams Rooms devices to the latest supported app versions by August 3, 2026, to maintain full PowerPoint Live functionality in Microsoft Teams. Windows updates are available now; Android updates will roll out between June and July 2026. Outdated versions may lose synchronized playback and real-time annotation features.

Message Center ID
MC1332812
Category
prevent Or Fix Issue
Severity
normal
Services
Microsoft Teams
Tags
Updated message, Retirement
Published
2026-06-02
Last updated
2026-06-26
Expires
2026-08-31
Action required by
2026-08-03

Updated June 26, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. [What and Why]We are performing planned maintenance to support upcoming updates to PowerPoint Live in Microsoft Teams, which will begin rolling out on August 3, 2026. To keep Teams Rooms aligned with these updates, ensure devices are running the latest supported app versions.[Rollout Schedule]Teams Rooms on Windows General AvailabilityWorldwide and GCC:  Already available now.GCC High: We will begin rolling out in early June 2026 and expect to complete by mid-June 2026.DoD: We will begin rolling out in early June 2026 and expect to complete by mid-June 2026.Teams Rooms on Android General AvailabilityWorldwide and GCC: We will begin rolling out in late June 2026 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by early July 2026 (previously late June). GCC High: We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 and expect to complete by mid-July 2026. DoD: We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 and expect to complete by mid-July 2026.[Impact on Your Organization]Who is affectedOrganizations using Microsoft Teams Rooms devicesPlatforms/ServicesMicrosoft TeamsTeams Rooms on WindowsTeams Rooms on AndroidWhat will happenTeams Rooms devices running outdated app versions may not fully support PowerPoint Live experience, including:Synchronized media playbackViewing real-time inking and annotationThere is no change to existing admin policies.Functionality remains consistent once devices are updated.[Action Required/Recommendations]To maintain PowerPoint Live functionality, complete the following:Update Teams Rooms devices to supported versions:Windows: Version 5.6.135 (available now) or greaterAndroid: Version 1449/1.0.96.2026129709 (available now) or greaterComplete updates before August 3, 2026.Review device update processes to ensure compliance across all meeting rooms.Notify IT support/helpdesk teams of potential functionality impact if devices are not updated.[Compliance Considerations]QuestionAnswerDoes the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed (such as documents, emails, chats, etc.)?Yes. The update to PowerPoint Live functionality may affect how presentation content is synchronized and rendered across Teams clients, but it does not introduce new data storage or retention changes.