Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot of Modality Systems, recently released a blog post about a new upcoming version of Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams for Home is the consumer version of the Microsoft 365 solution, designed to deliver everything you need for convenient personal conversations.
The new consumer version of Microsoft Teams promises to take the convenience of Teams for collaboration and communication out of the office. According to Microsoft, with this new tool, businesses will be able to stay connected in all aspects of their lives.
As noted by Tom, there are two SKUs available for the new Microsoft version, including a “Personal” package for $6.99 per month, and a “Family” option for $9.99 per month. The family service includes support for up to 6 people. These new offers will replace Office 365 Personal and Home, and existing subscribers will get the upgrade automatically.
Serving the Consumer Market
Microsoft’s new solutions for consumers are brimming with new features and experiences to explore. However, the most interesting introduction is the Microsoft Teams application for consumers. This mobile messaging hub will allow consumers to send gifs, access their cloud storage, assign tasks to people, start video chats, and more.
Although there aren’t a lot of details available on the new Microsoft Teams consumer experience, a few of the things we know that you will be able to do include:
- Chatting: Via instant messaging, gifs, video conversations, and more. You can even edit calendars and assign to-do list tasks to members of your family
- Activity management: Teams will offer a centralised environment where shared tasks, activities, calendars, photos, and events are all located in the same place
- Share: You can give your kids help with homework from a distance, work on a budget together in Excel, and save multiple documents to the cloud from any device. You can even share location information
- Secure: You’ll be able to access an identity and password management tool for security and privacy purposes
When Will the Features Be Available?
If you’re looking forward to organising your family life with the help of Microsoft and Microsoft Teams, then you don’t have long to wait. Microsoft has already announced that the new features will be appearing on the Teams Mobile app in the months to come.
This new consumer-focused application will deliver an incredible opportunity for consumers to discover all the benefits of an aligned Teams experience. You’ll be able to plan for upcoming road trips with itineraries, packing lists, and even location tracking. Alternatively, you can use the Teams experience for handling the complex parts of family life, like booking appointments, tracking schedules, and delegating crucial tasks.
Microsoft has also announced that you can use the Teams app to switch between a personal and enterprise account whenever you choose.
We’re excited to see where this new consumer version of Microsoft Teams will take today’s families and organised individuals. Stay tuned for more updates as they emerge.
