Teams Rooms on Android is the version of Microsoft Teams Rooms that runs directly on a certified Android video bar, board or room system, with no separate PC. A touch controller on the table runs the console. It's simpler to install and manage than Teams Rooms on Windows and covers most huddle to large rooms, though a few advanced features are Windows-only.
How it works
- The video bar (or board) contains the camera, mics, speakers and Android compute. It runs the Teams Rooms app.
- A touch controller, usually PoE-powered, pairs over the network and shows the room's calendar and meeting controls.
- The room signs in with a resource account and a Teams Rooms license (Basic or Pro).
- Updates for the Teams app and device firmware are delivered through Microsoft's Teams device management (Teams admin center, moving to the Pro Management portal) or the vendor's tools.
Certified Teams Rooms on Android devices we carry
| Device | Room size | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Logitech Rally Bar Huddle + Tap IP | Up to 6 | Tap IP included |
| Logitech Rally Bar Mini + Tap IP | Up to 12 | Tap IP included |
| Logitech Rally Bar + Tap IP | Up to 20 | Tap IP included |
| Logitech Rally Bar 2 | Medium, large | Add Tap IP |
| Poly Studio X32 / X52 / X72 | Huddle to large | Add TC8 or TC10 |
| Neat Bar Generation 2 / Neat Bar Pro | Huddle to large | Neat Pad included or add-on |
| Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System | Small, medium | Controller included |
| Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS / 55 VBS | Small to large | Check kit contents |
| Poly Studio G62 | Custom large rooms | Add controller |
Always confirm the specific model and firmware are on Microsoft's current certified list: Teams Rooms certified devices.
Windows-only features
Microsoft's feature comparison has listed these as available on Teams Rooms on Windows but not on Android. The list shrinks with each release, so treat it as a starting point:
- Miracast content sharing
- Coordinated meetings (joining with multiple room devices)
- Multi-camera rooms and on-camera IntelliFrame (Cloud IntelliFrame is available on Android)
- Spatial audio
- Participating in breakout rooms
- Front Row unified background and 21:9 single-display Front of Room
- Third-party custom room control
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Autopilot + Autologin, remote access and connected peripheral health monitoring
Android has a few things Windows doesn't, such as local pan-tilt-zoom controls and starting Microsoft Whiteboard from the console without a meeting.
Microsoft adds features to Android regularly, so check the current Teams Rooms release notes before ruling a device out. Deeper comparison: Teams Rooms on Windows vs Android.
Why most rooms choose Android
| Android | Windows | |
|---|---|---|
| Boxes in the room | Bar + controller | PC + camera + audio + controller |
| Cabling | HDMI, Ethernet, power | More USB and HDMI runs |
| Updates | Microsoft Teams device management or vendor portal | Windows Update, Store and vendor tools |
| Best for | Standard huddle, small, medium and large rooms | Boardrooms, multi-camera, custom AV |
Firmware and updates
- Android firmware and the Teams app update from the Teams admin center (Teams devices > device > Update), or automatically based on your update policy.
- Vendors also offer their own portals (Logitech Sync, Poly Lens, Neat Pulse, Jabra Plus) for peripheral health and some settings.
- Use a test room or update ring before pushing to every room. See how to update Teams Rooms.
User guide basics
- Walk in. The console shows today's meetings.
- Tap Join on your meeting, or Meet to start an ad-hoc call.
- Share content over HDMI (if connected) or cast from the Teams app on your laptop.
- Use the console to mute, change volume, change layout and add participants.
- Tap Leave when done.
Full walkthrough: how to use a Microsoft Teams Room. Setup steps: Teams Rooms setup guide.
Choosing between Android and Windows for a room? Send us the room details and we'll recommend the right kit.
Related guides
- Teams Rooms Basic license: free, limits and how to get it
- Teams Rooms certified devices: bars, kits and peripherals
- Teams Rooms End of Life and Unmonitored Devices
- Google Meet Hardware: Devices, Licenses and Setup
- How to Create a Teams Rooms Resource Account
- Join Teams or Zoom from Google Meet hardware
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