MC1488847 - Microsoft Teams: Breakout room support for Teams Rooms on Android

Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1488847.

MS Message Center's Summary

Microsoft is rolling out breakout room support for Teams Rooms on Android devices worldwide between mid November and late November 2026. Organisers can now assign and move these meeting spaces between main and breakout sessions. Administrators should update internal training materials and notify key stakeholders about the new capability before rollout completes.

Administrator impact
No direct administrator action is required.
End user impact
Meeting organisers can now include Android based meeting rooms in breakout room assignments.
Importance
2/10: This is a standard feature rollout that enhances functionality without requiring administrative configuration or causing service disruption.

Microsoft Summary

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support breakout rooms, allowing meeting organizers to assign and move these devices between breakout and main rooms. This feature, improving coordination and feature parity with Windows, will roll out worldwide from mid to late November 2026. No action is required.

Message Center ID
MC1488847
Category
stay Informed
Severity
normal
Services
Microsoft Teams
Tags
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
Published
2026-10-05
Last updated
2026-10-05
Expires
2026-12-31

[What and why] We're introducing breakout room support for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. This update allows Teams Rooms on Android devices to be assigned to breakout rooms and moved between breakout rooms and the main meeting room by meeting organizers. This feature improves coordination during breakout sessions and brings Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android closer to feature parity with Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows. This enhancement is based on customer feedback and helps organizations deliver a more consistent meeting experience across Teams Rooms devices. [Rollout schedule] General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in mid-November 2026 and expected to be complete by late November 2026 [Impact on your organization] Who is affected Organizations using Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android devices Meeting organizers who use breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams meetings Platforms and services Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android What will happen Meeting organizers will be able to assign Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android devices to breakout rooms. Teams Rooms on Android devices can be moved into and out of breakout rooms during a meeting. The feature will be available by default when rollout is complete. [Action required and recommendations] No action is required. We recommend that you: Inform meeting organizers and room administrators about this new capability. Update any internal documentation or training materials that reference breakout room functionality for Teams Rooms devices. [Compliance considerations] No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.