M365 Changelog: (Updated) Microsoft Teams – Stream Preview and Playback in Teams Chat and Channels

MC649917 – Updated December 15, 2023: Microsoft has updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Users can preview and play Stream videos directly in Teams Chat and Channel without having to open them in a browser and going to Stream. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 127596

When this will happen:

Microsoft will begin rolling out in late July 2023 and is expect to complete rollout by late January 2024 (previously mid-December).

How this will affect your organization:

Stream videos that are saved in OneDrive and SharePoint are now embedded in chat and channels enabling users to preview and play them directly in Teams without the need to open a browser window.

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What you need to do to prepare:

There is nothing required from you at this time. You may want to notify your users and update any relevant training documentation as appropriate.