Microsoft has confirmed that Teams Rooms devices running Android will finally gain native SIP-based cross-platform meeting join capabilities starting in early June 2026, with worldwide general availability slated for mid-August 2026. The long-awaited update will allow Android-based Microsoft Teams Rooms to directly dial into meetings hosted on other video conferencing platforms — including Cisco Webex, Zoom, Google Meet, and any standards-based video system — using the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).

This marks a significant step toward true interoperability for organizations that have invested in Teams Rooms hardware but regularly collaborate with partners and clients using different meeting solutions. Until now, Android-based Teams Rooms have lacked the native SIP dialing that their Windows counterparts have enjoyed, forcing IT teams to deploy cumbersome workarounds or maintain separate room systems for non-Teams meetings.

What Are Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android?

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android are purpose-built conferencing solutions that run a specialized version of Android on devices from hardware partners like Logitech, Poly, Yealink, and Crestron. These all-in-one units typically combine a compute module, cameras, microphones, and speakers, and they are managed via the Teams admin center. Unlike the original Windows-based Teams Rooms, Android devices are often more affordable and easier to deploy, especially in small to medium meeting spaces.

However, they have historically been more limited in their interoperability compared to Windows-based rooms. While Teams Rooms on Windows have supported direct guest join (formerly known as one-touch join) to third-party meetings for some time, and have had SIP dialing capabilities through Cloud Video Interop (CVI) solutions, Android rooms have lagged behind, with only basic guest join for Zoom and Webex arriving in later updates.

The Missing Piece: Native SIP Join

Session Initiation Protocol is the backbone of most modern video conferencing systems. When a room system supports SIP calling, it can dial a URI (like [email protected] or a meeting ID) to join virtually any standards-based video call, regardless of the underlying platform. This is critical for cross-platform meetings because it bypasses the need for the meeting platform’s native app or a web bridge.

For Android-based Teams Rooms, the absence of native SIP support meant that joining a meeting from a non-Teams platform often required a user to manually connect from a laptop or use limited CVI integration that only worked for inbound calls from other endpoints—not for outbound dialing from the room itself.

With the upcoming update, Teams Rooms on Android will be able to initiate SIP calls directly from the Teams Rooms console. An administrator will need to enable and configure a Cloud Video Interop (CVI) service from a certified Microsoft partner, such as Pexip, Cisco, or Poly. Once configured, the room will be able to dial SIP addresses for scheduled meetings or ad-hoc calls, making the experience seamless for in-room participants.

How the Pexip Cloud Video Interop Enables It

Among the certified CVI providers, Pexip is the most widely mentioned in Microsoft’s own communications about cross-platform video. Pexip Cloud Video Interop for Microsoft Teams acts as a bridge between the Teams environment and external SIP-based endpoints. When an Android Teams Room initiates a SIP call, the Pexip service translates the signaling and media streams between the proprietary Teams protocols and the standard SIP\/H.323 used by other platforms.

This means the room will appear as a standard SIP endpoint to the remote meeting, while the Teams user sees a familiar interface. Pexip’s service handles transcoding, layout control, and call routing, ensuring high-quality video and audio whether the call is a point-to-point connection or a multipoint conference.

Administrators will need to have an active subscription with a CVI partner like Pexip and assign the relevant licenses to room accounts. The configuration is done through the Teams admin center, where the CVI domain is added and associated with room resource accounts. Once set up, the dial pad and directory integration will become available on the Android rooms’ touch consoles.

Rollout Timeline and Availability

Microsoft’s phased approach will see the feature first land in early June 2026 for a set of targeted organizations, likely through the Technology Adoption Program (TAP) or a public preview channel. This initial release will give IT admins a chance to test SIP calling in real-world scenarios, provide feedback, and adjust any configurations before broad deployment.

General availability is expected by mid-August 2026, at which point the feature will roll out to all organizations with compatible Android Teams Rooms and an active CVI partner service. The rollout will be automatic for rooms running the latest Teams Rooms app version and will appear as an update to the meeting join experience.

Exact licensing requirements have not been detailed, but it is anticipated that the feature will require a Teams Rooms Pro license, which already includes access to premium features like intelligent audio and video filters, advanced management, and third-party meeting join. The Pro license has become the standard for organizations that need full functionality, so this is unlikely to be a barrier for most enterprise users.

Impact on IT Administrators and Hybrid Work

For IT teams, this update eliminates a major friction point. Many organizations standardize on Teams for internal collaboration but frequently interact with external parties that prefer other platforms. With native SIP join, Android rooms become universal meeting endpoints that can participate in any SIP-compatible call without needing additional hardware or manual intervention.

This is particularly valuable in hybrid work environments where guests, remote workers, and external consultants may be using a mix of tools. A single room can now host a Microsoft Teams meeting, and minutes later join a previously scheduled Webex webinar or a Zoom client call without any reconfiguration.

From a management perspective, the rollout needs careful planning. Administrators must ensure their CVI service is set up correctly, test connectivity with the most common third-party platforms, and educate users on the new dialing experience. The Teams admin center will provide controls to enable or disable SIP calling per room, giving admins flexibility during the transition.

How It Compares to Teams Rooms on Windows

The feature parity between Windows and Android Teams Rooms has been steadily improving. Windows-based Teams Rooms have long supported direct guest join and SIP dialing through CVI, making them the premium choice for large conference rooms and boardrooms. Android rooms, however, have appealed to smaller spaces and budget-conscious deployments.

With this update, Android rooms narrow the gap considerably. While Windows rooms still have advantages in terms of processing power for advanced AI features and larger display support, Android rooms will now offer the same level of basic interoperability. For many organizations, this might tip the scale toward Android rooms for new deployments, given their lower cost and simpler management.

It is also worth noting that the underlying CVI architecture is the same for both platforms. So an organization that already uses Pexip for Windows rooms will simply extend that service to their Android devices without needing a separate contract or infrastructure.

What’s Next for Teams Rooms Interoperability?

The addition of SIP join for Android is part of a broader Microsoft initiative to make Teams Rooms the most flexible meeting solution on the market. Recent roadmap updates have included features like Bluetooth beaconing for proximity detection, AI-powered camera framing, and enhanced guest join experiences. Future possibilities include direct integration with Apple’s FaceTime and deeper Google Meet support, though nothing has been officially announced.

As the June 2026 rollout approaches, Microsoft is sure to release more detailed documentation on the configuration steps and supported endpoints. Meanwhile, organizations planning to leverage this feature should start evaluating CVI providers and ensuring their Android room devices are on a supported firmware path.

The era of single-platform meeting rooms is fading. With native SIP join, Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android are set to become true multi-platform hubs, giving users the freedom to connect however they need—no matter which meeting platform is on the other end.