Microsoft Teams: Live transcription in Teams Rooms on Android

Updated April 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.  Introduction We’re adding live transcription capabilities to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. This update allows room participants to view real-time transcription—including speaker attribution and timestamps—directly on the device. If configured, translated transcripts can also display on the front-of-room screen. This enhancement supports accessibility, hybrid collaboration, and meeting clarity. A Teams Rooms Pro license is required. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555234. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide and GCCH): Rollout begins in mid-April 2026 (previouslylate April) and completes in late May 2026. How this affects your organization Who is affected Organizations using Teams Rooms on Android devices Only customers with Teams Rooms Pro licenses will receive this feature What will happen Users can start transcription from the room console via More > Record and transcribe or Transcribe (based on tenant settings). When transcription begins, room users will be prompted to confirm the meeting’s spoken language. Participants will see a notification that transcription is active, including a link to privacy details at aka.ms/privacy:  Icons will update based on activity:Transcription icon appears when only transcription is running. Recording icon appears when the meeting is being recorded (with or without transcription). If translation is enabled, both original and translated transcripts will display on the front-of-room screen (original on top, translation below). Devices without a Teams Rooms Pro license will not receive this capability. This feature is on by default for licensed devices and respects existing admin policies. What you can do to prepare No action is required to enable this feature. Recommended steps: Confirm that impacted Teams Rooms on Android devices are assigned Teams Rooms Pro licenses. Review your meeting transcription settings in the Teams admin center if you want to allow/block transcription for users and resource accounts. Notify helpdesk or support teams as needed. Update internal guidance for meeting room usage to reflect new transcription options. Learn more: Admins- Manage transcription and captions for Teams meetings | Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn Compliance considerations No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.