Microsoft Teams is coming to Android Auto in February, as recently announced. This novelty will allow drivers to use the functions of Teams calls and meetings right from the interface infotainment in their cars.
Android Auto is an application that makes it possible to connect Android mobile phones to the car's built-in system. In this way, compatible apps can be displayed and controlled from the car's touch screen. From February 2024, Microsoft Teams will join the list of apps compatible with Android Auto. Let's learn more about this new link.
How Microsoft Teams will work on Android Auto
With this integration, drivers will be able to access the Teams calendar to quickly join meetings scheduled from the car without having to manipulate the mobile phone.
They will also have available in the Android Auto interface the options of speed dial calls and recent call history of the Microsoft app. This will facilitate the realization of calls with hands free while driving.
According to the official description, for now It is not mentioned that Android Auto will also integrate the functions of chat and Teams channel messaging. It looks like this car version will focus primarily on audio conferencing, rather than video calling.
However, it is not ruled out that More Teams capabilities may be added to Android Auto in the future, such as file sharing or greater integration with other features of the Microsoft productivity ecosystem.
Official launch in February: Microsoft Teams is finally coming to Android Auto
Microsoft Teams thus joins the video conferencing apps that have already been present in Android Auto since September 2023, such as Zoom and Cisco Webex.
The exact reason why Teams has taken longer to implement this integration is unknown, but finally will be generally available to all Android Auto users starting February 2024.
What is Android Auto
To better understand the scope of this novelty, it is worth reviewing what Android Auto is and how this platform works:
- Android Auto is a standard created by Google to allow using Android apps in the car.
- Requires connect android smartphone to the car's infotainment system, usually by cable USB.
- All the apps Compatible are displayed on the vehicle's touch screen and are controlled with it or by voice.
- Allows you to use apps like navigation, music, messaging and now also videoconferences.
- It is more open in terms of brands and apps than Apple CarPlay.
- Can be used directly on mobile, without needing to be connected to the car.
What is Microsoft Teams and what is it for?
Microsoft Teams is a cloud platform to facilitate teamwork in a collaborative and integrated way. Its main functions are:
- Allows create work teams and channels to organize projects.
- It provides <strong>economic data</strong> on the business environment. chat, calls and video calls for communication between members.
- Integrates a Shared calendar connected to Outlook.
- Allows store documents of work and collaborate in them.
- Enable the registration of shifts and availability of users.
- integrates with Office apps like Word, Excel, OneNote, etc.
- Allows incorporate external applications to expand functionalities.
Microsoft Teams is a comprehensive solution to optimize productivity and collaborative teamwork.
The news that Microsoft Teams is coming to Android Auto in February opens new possibilities to sustain connected and productive while driving. Users will be able to join meetings and make calls without neglecting the road.
Although at the beginning it will focus on audio conferencing functions, it is not ruled out that it will later be expanded to take advantage of the greater potential of Teams in vehicles.