To run Microsoft Teams Rooms you need four things: certified Teams Rooms hardware (Windows compute or an Android device, plus a touch console), a resource account with an Exchange room mailbox, a Teams Rooms Basic or Pro license on that account, and a reliable wired network that can reach Microsoft 365. You can't install the Teams Rooms app on an arbitrary PC and expect support. Microsoft supports it only on certified systems.
Requirements checklist
| Area | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hardware | A certified Teams Rooms system: Windows compute + console + certified peripherals, or a certified Android bar/board + console |
| Account | A Microsoft Entra resource account with an Exchange room mailbox |
| License | Teams Rooms Basic (free, up to 25 rooms per tenant) or Teams Rooms Pro |
| Network | Wired Ethernet recommended, outbound access to Microsoft 365 endpoints, enough bandwidth per room |
| Display | One or two displays with HDMI |
| Power | Outlets at the display and console; PoE for some consoles and peripherals |
| Management | Teams admin center and Teams Rooms Pro Management portal (basic inventory and updates on Basic; full monitoring on Pro) |
Hardware: Windows vs Android
Teams Rooms on Windows is a certified compute unit from a manufacturer such as Poly, Logitech, Lenovo or HP, running Windows IoT Enterprise with the Teams Rooms app. It connects to certified USB cameras, audio and a touch console. Example: Poly Studio 5 Room Compute.
Teams Rooms on Android is an all-in-one video bar or board with built-in compute, plus a touch controller. Examples: Logitech Rally Bar Mini + Tap IP and Neat Bar Generation 2.
See Windows vs Android and Teams Rooms certified devices.
PC requirements
You don't choose a PC spec yourself. Microsoft certifies complete compute units, and the vendor ships them with a supported processor, memory and storage. A generic PC running the regular Teams app is a DIY room, not a Teams Room. See build a DIY Teams Room and the "device isn't certified" error.
Account requirements
- Create a resource account in Microsoft 365 with an Exchange room mailbox. See create a resource account.
- Set calendar processing so the room auto-accepts invites.
- Set the password to not expire, so the room doesn't sign itself out.
- Exclude the account from interactive MFA. Use trusted locations and compliant-device policies instead. See sign-in problems.
License requirements
| License | Covers |
|---|---|
| Teams Rooms Basic | Core meetings, content sharing, calendar; free for up to 25 rooms; single display only; doesn't cover panels |
| Teams Rooms Pro | Everything in Basic plus dual-display and Front Row layouts, AI features like IntelliFrame, full Pro Management portal, Intune, Teams Phone, panels |
Check Microsoft's current pricing and limits. See Basic vs Pro, license cost and how to assign a license.
Network requirements
- Wired Ethernet for the compute or bar, and PoE for consoles that need it.
- Outbound access to Microsoft 365 and Teams endpoints and media ports.
- Bandwidth for HD video both ways, more for dual screens and content.
- QoS recommended on busy networks.
Details: Teams Rooms network requirements and video conferencing bandwidth.
Room requirements
- Display size suited to the room. See TV size chart.
- Camera at the display, centered.
- Mics within range of every seat.
- Reasonable acoustics and front lighting. See the Teams Rooms design guide.
Next: step-by-step Teams Rooms setup.
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Related guides
- Microsoft Teams Rooms: Hardware, Licenses and Setup
- How to Reset or Recover a Microsoft Teams Rooms Device
- How to Set Up Microsoft Teams Rooms: Step by Step
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- Join Zoom or Google Meet from a Microsoft Teams Room
- How to join a meeting from a Microsoft Teams Room
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