Microsoft Teams: Local Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) controls for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows

[What and why:]

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will introduce native Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera controls directly from the in-room console for compatible cameras. This enhancement enables room users to manually pan, tilt, and zoom supported cameras during meetings without requiring a separate remote control or vendor-specific application.

At initial release, support is available for cameras that provide mechanical or optical PTZ capabilities. Support for digital PTZ cameras will be added in a future update. This is an additive feature and does not change or remove existing camera functionality.

[Rollout Schedule:]

• Public Preview (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early September 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-October 2026.
• General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout begins in mid-September 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-October 2026.

[Impact on Your Organization:]

Who is affected

• Organizations using Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows devices.
• Meeting participants using rooms equipped with compatible PTZ-capable cameras.
• Support staff and room administrators responsible for Teams Rooms devices.

Platforms and Services

• Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows
• Compatible PTZ cameras connected to Teams Rooms systems

What will happen

• Users will be able to manually control camera pan, tilt, and zoom functions directly from the Teams Rooms console during meetings.
• The feature provides local camera framing adjustments without requiring a physical remote control or camera vendor application.
• Initial support is limited to cameras that support mechanical or optical PTZ.
• Support for digital PTZ cameras will be introduced in a future update.
• The feature will be enabled automatically on eligible Teams Rooms on Windows devices with compatible PTZ cameras.
• Rooms without PTZ-capable cameras will not be affected.

[Action Required / Recommendations:]

No action is required to enable the feature.

We recommend that administrators:

• Confirm which Teams Rooms on Windows devices are paired with mechanical or optical PTZ-capable cameras.
• Inform room users that PTZ camera controls will be available directly from the room console.
• Update internal support documentation and room usage guidance, if applicable, to reflect the new camera control experience.
• Prepare help desk and support teams for potential user questions regarding the new controls.

[Compliance Considerations:]

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