Microsoft Teams: Interpreter agent support in Teams rooms on Windows
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Summary
Interpreter agent support in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows with Teams Rooms Pro license enables real-time interpretation in nine languages, offering simulated or automated voice options. Rolling out mid-Dec 2025, it includes 20 hours/month interpretation per room, with privacy safeguards and tenant controls for admins.
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Introduction
The Interpreter agent is now available in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows for devices with a Teams Rooms Pro license. This feature enables real-time interpretation in up to nine languages, allowing participants to speak and listen in their preferred language. It also offers an option to simulate a participant’s personal voice for a more inclusive experience. No additional Copilot license is required.
Screenshot 1: Console
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This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 516571.
When this will happen:
- General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out mid-December 2025, expected completion by mid-January 2026.
How this will affect your organization:
Who is affected: Organizations using Teams Rooms on Windows with Teams Rooms Pro licensing.
What will happen:
- Users can turn on Interpreter during a meeting:
- Go to More > Turn on Interpreter, then select the language and voice option.
- Supported languages: Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish.
- Voice representation options: Simulated my voice (default) or Automated voice.
- Privacy: Voice samples or biometric data are never stored; original audio is analyzed in real time and not retained.
- Interpretation is simultaneous and may introduce a short delay; accuracy and latency improvements are ongoing.
- Tenant settings:
- Interpreter is enabled by default. Admins can control whether the organization can use Interpreter and set the default voice option.
- No device-level setting in the Pro Management Portal (PMP).
- Licensing: 20 hours of interpretation included per room account per month with a Teams Rooms Pro license. Access beyond included hours is subject to available capacity.
Learn more: Manage Interpreter agent for your organization - Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn
What you need to do to prepare:
- Ensure room accounts have a Teams Rooms Pro license.
- Review tenant settings:
- Confirm Interpreter is enabled (default).
- Set the preferred default voice option in your tenant.
- Communicate this change to helpdesk and support teams.
- Update internal documentation to reflect the new functionality.
Compliance considerations:
No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization.