Microsoft Teams has been taking the world by storm in the last couple of years, as the ultimate solution for collaboration and business communication. One of the things that make the service so compelling to business leaders is its versatility. Employees can enjoy a consistent collaborative experience with Microsoft Teams on virtually any device.
Recently, the Teams segment of Microsoft announced a selection of new enhancements specifically designed to make meeting moments better on Android Rooms. For Android users, the new Teams update includes an enhanced calendar view, a new touch console experience, and more.
New Calendar and Console
The first update in the new release is the introduction of a new calendar experience on the Android home screen, so users can see and join future and current meetings. All of the familiar controls customers are used to will be located next to the calendar for a sleeker look.
Microsoft also introduced a new Touch Console experience. The former solution was similar to a physical remote, where users would access directional keys to move around the UI. The new offering allows customers to directly connect with the console UI, similar to the Teams Rooms experience on Windows. You can check with your manufacturer to see if your device supports this experience.
The new touch console offers calendar functionality, where you can see upcoming and current meetings, as well as calling and meeting functionality. When you join a meeting, you can take advantage of call functions, toggle between gallery views, see raised hands, and access features like pinning or live captions.
The touch console is an optional extra for Teams Rooms on Android, and you can still use the service without this console. However, once you pair the touch console, the front-of-room controls will be hidden.
