Microsoft Teams is releasing a device store for US and Canada customers with user licenses less than or equal to 300. The store will feature Teams certified audio and video devices for personal or shared use cases. The release will begin rolling out late January 2024 and is expected to complete by late May 2024 for limited release tenants. The device store will be available within Teams App by default, and IT administrators can manage the device store settings from Teams Admin Center.
MC707657 – Updated May 24, 2024: Microsoft has updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With Teams device store inside Microsoft Teams, customers can easily discover and purchase certified Teams devices for personal or shared use cases – headsets, web cameras, desk phones, Teams Rooms and more. The store features a wide array of Teams certified audio and video devices to accommodate any space be it at home, office, or during transit. Explore devices in categories, use search or filters to find desired device, and purchase all through the familiar Microsoft Teams interface. This release is limited to customers in US and Canada, and with user licenses less than or equal to three hundred.
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When this will happen:
Targeted Release: Microsoft will begin rolling out late January 2024 and expects to complete by early February 2024.
Worldwide: Microsoft will begin rolling out early April 2024 (previously mid-March) and expects to complete by late May 2024 (previously mid-May).
How this will affect your organization:
For the limited release tenants, users will be able to see the device store in Teams > Apps. They can learn about certified devices from the store and can purchase them. IT administrators can manage the device store settings from Teams Admin Center (TAC) and can disable purchase for all users in the organization if needed.
What you need to do to prepare:
On its release, the device store will be available within Teams App by default. Based on organization needs, the ability to purchase can be disabled from TAC, making the store read-only catalog of Teams certified devices.
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