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Microsoft Teams: Enhanced media quality for Direct Guest Join
Microsoft Teams Direct Guest Join now supports enhanced media quality including up to 16-participant video grids (4×4) and simulcast streaming, improving meeting experiences for external participants joining from Zoom, Google Meet, or Cisco devices.
Key dates
- 2024-05 — rollout (16-participant video grid (4×4) support available)
- 2024-06 — rollout (Simulcast streaming support available)
Microsoft's description
You’ll notice media quality improvements including support for up to 16 participant videos (4×4 grid) available in May and simulcast streaming (June) when using Direct Guest Join. These updates make cross‑platform meetings more immersive and reliable when joining Teams meetings from Zoom, Google Meet, or Cisco devices. Direct Guest Join is not yet available for Google Meet on Teams Rooms for Android.