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How to create or join a Teams meeting on an Android device
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Published onOctober 4, 2022
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So you’veused Microsoft Teams on your PCand are now looking to set up the app on your Android device as well. Interestingly, even though the general methods of doing it remain the same, the specifics of how to do it will differ.
In this article, we’ll cover everything from creating and joining a Teams meeting on your Android smartphone. So let’s jump right in.
How to create a Teams meeting on Android Smartphone
Before we begin, we assume you’vedownloaded and installed Microsoft Teams on your Androidbeforehand; however, if you haven’t, you can check out our linked article from above.
After you’ve logged into your Teams account, let’s first look at how you can create a Teams meeting from the ground up.By default whenever you log into your Teams account, you’ll be taken to theActivitytab. From there, click on theMoretab (the three dots icon) and selectCalendar.
Now, on the Calendar menu, click on theplusbutton to create a new Teams meeting. In theNew eventsection, you can then set and modify the specifics of your Teams meeting. For instance, you can then select the event name, add in new participants, choose specific dates and timings, and at the same time, set up the Location and Description for your meeting.
When you’ve done everything, click on the tick at the top-right corner above. That’s it; the app will fix your meeting for the allotted date or time.
Of course, you can later tweak your schedule if you so desire. Head to the meeting date, tap on the meeting and click onEdit. Now, after you’ve made your changes click on the tick icon from the top again.
Your settings will be saved.
You’ll also see features likeForwardandMetting options. For example, clicking onForwardlets you add new members to your meeting. By clicking onMeeting options, on the other hand, you’ll be able to manage the details of your meeting; things like who presents the meeting, setting up co-organizers, managing the restrictions for attendees, and so on.
Alternatively, you can also cancel the meeting altogether. To do that, click onCancel eventand confirm the deletion by clicking onCancel eventonce again.
Joining a new meeting
So above we’d discussed how you can set up a new meeting. But now let’s look at how you can join a pre-existing Teams meeting through your Android.
To join a Teams meeting on Android, you must have the invitation link beforehand. When you click on this link, the Teams app will be launched, taking you to the meeting. To get in, simply click onJOIN MEETING.
Teams will then ask your permission to record your audio. Click onOnly this timeto proceed ahead. You’ll have to wait in the “lobby” until someone lets you into the meeting.
Once you’re in, you can manage your camera and audio settings. Also, if you have permission from the host, you can also add in new participants.After you’ve finished the meeting, click on the big, red hang-up button on the side, and you’ll be instantly out of the meeting.
Create or join a Teams meetings on an Android
The straightforward and simplistic UI of the Teams android app makes navigating and using the app a breeze. Hopefully, this short piece helped you easily create and manage your Team’s meetings. Microsoft continues to drop new features to the app—fromTeams Room Proto thelive document signature option. So don’t stop exploring the Teams app now.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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