Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows: Upcoming Windows 11 22H2 Release & What You Need to Know

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In May 2023, Microsoft is set to roll out the Windows 11 22H2 release for eligible Teams Rooms on Windows devices. This blog post will provide you with a comprehensive guide on what to expect from this release, how it will affect your organization, and the steps you need to take to prepare for a smooth transition.



Key Points:

  1. Eligible Devices and Windows 11 Upgrade: Teams Rooms on Windows devices that qualify for the Windows 11 upgrade will receive the Windows 11 22H2 release in May 2023. This update will be offered and installed on their devices with the 4.16 dot release, which is a newer version than the currently available 4.16.40.0. Devices that are not eligible due to an incompatible processor will continue to use Windows 10 per Windows hardware support policy, receiving the Windows 10 22H2 release instead.

  2. Support for Ineligible Devices: Devices that cannot upgrade to Windows 11 will continue to be supported until either the end of Windows 10 End of servicing for General Availability Channel or hardware support from OEM expires, whichever comes first. For detailed Windows 10 release information, visit https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/release-information. Note that not all Windows releases are supported for Teams Rooms, so check the supported version at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/rooms/rooms-lifecycle-support#windows-10-release-support.

  3. Shift to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise: Teams Rooms on Windows OEMs will move their manufacturing to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise as the end of license sales for Windows 10 IoT Enterprise approaches (10/14/2023). OEMs with existing Windows 10 licenses inventory may continue to provide Windows 10 based images that should automatically update to Windows 11 post setup. Customers should ensure all new hardware purchases are Windows 11 compatible to future proof their device investment.

  4. Update Timeline: Standard Release: The rollout will begin in early May and is expected to be completed by late May.

  5. Impact on Your Organization: The Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows application release 4.16.XX.X (a dot release on top of the current release 4.16.40.0) will be available in May 2023. This app will enable eligible Teams Rooms on Windows devices to receive the Windows 11 22H2 update via Windows Update. After the dot release has booted normally at least once, customers can either wait for 8 days for the Windows 11 22H2 to install automatically or manually check for updates using the Windows Settings app. Devices that are not eligible will be offered the Windows 10 22H2 release.

  6. Preparing for the Update: To avoid any issues during the Windows update, manually check for updates on a small set of devices after the Windows 11 enabled 4.16.XX.X release has been installed and booted normally at least once. Check for updates using the Windows Settings app, and if the updates are not offered or installed, review external policies (such as MDM or Active Directory Group Policies) that might be blocking the update.




Conclusion: Stay ahead of the curve by preparing your organization for the upcoming Windows 11 22H2 release for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows devices. Follow the guidelines and recommendations provided in this blog post to ensure a smooth transition and make the most of your device investments.

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