Microsoft Teams: Ad-hoc room reservation from Teams Rooms on Android console

Originally posted by Microsoft Feb 6, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support ad-hoc room reservations directly from the device with a Teams Rooms Pro license, starting mid-March 2026. Users can reserve rooms quickly via the calendar, with admin controls to enable or restrict this feature. No prior action is needed before rollout.

Introduction

We’re introducing ad-hoc room reservation directly from the Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android console. This update enables users to reserve an available room on the spot without relying on a personal device or hallway panel, supporting quick, spontaneous meetings and helping reduce scheduling conflicts. This feature requires a Teams Rooms Pro license. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 548652.

When this will happen:

• General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout will begin mid-March 2026 and complete by late March 2026.
• General Availability (GCCH): Rollout will begin late March 2026 and complete by late March 2026.

How this affects your organization:

Who is affected:

• Users and admins of Teams Rooms on Android with Teams Rooms Pro licenses.

What will happen:

What you can do to prepare:

• No action is required before rollout.
• Notify users of the new reservation workflow.
• Update internal training or documentation.
• Use Teams Admin center or device settings if you want to restrict ad-hoc reservations.

Compliance considerations:

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

• After this feature becomes available on room devices, users can reserve an available room directly from the Teams Rooms calendar by tapping Reserve and selecting an end time.

Screenshot 1: Reservation button

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• End times appear in 15-minute increments for up to 24 hours or until the next scheduled meeting, whichever comes sooner.

Screenshot 2: Reservation picker

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• The feature is enabled by default.
• Admin controls will be available:
• Teams Admin center: Go to Teams devices > Teams Rooms on Android > Configuration profile > Meetings > Allow ad-hoc room reservation.
• On the device: Go to Settings > Teams Admin settings > Meetings > Allow ad-hoc room reservation.

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