A physical mute button is one of the fastest, easiest methods to go on and off mute during a Teams meeting. This functionality is about to become available with more devices.
TL;DR:
This new feature allows you to use the buttons on Bluetooth headsets, speakerphones or certified devices that don’t require a USB dongle to answer, end and mute calls. Due late June to late July late July to mid-August 2022.
Details:
This feature uses an industry standard communication protocol called Hands Free Protocol (HFP) and will work with most headsets that have an answer/end call button:
- If you can use your headset to answer calls with your mobile/cell phone, then it indicates that the headset supports HFP and you should be able to use it to answer calls within Teams
- Mute control uses an industry standard mechanism so will also work for most devices that have a mute button
At this time, if you have two or more audio devices connected to your PC, answering the call using device button is not supported – this is to avoid activating the wrong device. This limitation will be removed in an upcoming update to Windows that will allow Teams to know which device triggered the call answer action, but Microsoft do not have an estimated release date at this time.
Availability:
Due late June to late July late July to mid-August 2022 on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Mac support to follow.
Check status:
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 84309.
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Microsoft Teams: Every known method of going on and off mute during meetings | Super Simple 365
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