Build a Microsoft Teams Conference Room
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| Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) transforms traditional meeting spaces into intelligent collaboration environments. By combining Microsoft Teams software with dedicated room hardware such as touch controllers, cameras, microphones, speakers, and displays, Teams Rooms provides a consistent and user-friendly meeting experience. Key features include one-touch join, wireless content sharing, calendar integration, dual-screen support, AI-enhanced audio and video, and centralized device management. Teams Rooms enables in-person and remote participants to collaborate seamlessly, making meetings more inclusive, productive, and easier to manage across organizations. | |
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Key Components • Flat Screen HD Display Monitors: Single display for smaller rooms and dual displays for large rooms. • Computer & Touch Panel: A dedicated PC or appliance running the Microsoft Teams Rooms app, paired with a touch screen controller on the table to manage the meeting. • Audio & Video Gear: Wide-angle cameras, ceiling or table microphones, and high-quality speakers matched to the room size. • Network Connectivity: Wired or wireless, enables network connectivity for MTR controller. |
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License Options • Basic License: Free for up to 25 rooms; includes core meeting features when paired with a certified device. • Pro License: Costs $40 per room per month (billed annually); adds AI-powered audio/video controls, advanced room layouts, and enterprise-grade remote management. |
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Purchasing Small and Medium sized Microsoft Teams Meeting Room solutions can be purchased through the Unified Communications University of Houston Shopping Portal: |
For Microsoft Teams related questions or problems, send email to unifiedcommunications@uh.edu.