Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie: How to Setup and Use

Push to Talk direct from your mobile app

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Updated onNovember 5, 2024

updated onNovember 5, 2024

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Microsoft Teams’ Walkie Talkie feature is a great addition if you are a frontline worker or prefer push-to-talk (PTT) communication on a mobile device in closed workspaces. It’s quick, secure, and easy to use. But only admins can configure Walkie Talkie on Microsoft Teams.

Also, Walkie Talkie requires you and the other person to be members of the same channel, given that it’s an open channel. Teams’ Walkie Talkie doesn’t work on shared and private channels. Besides, while it offers direct communication between two people, other members can always join in and listen.

We set up Microsoft Teams’ Walkie Talkie on a few devices in our workspace and found it to be a useful addition. While doing so, we also documented the process to walk our readers through it and share an unbiased review. Keep reading to find out!

How do I turn on Walkie Talkie on MS Teams?

This is a two-step process. First, admins need to enable and deploy Walkie Talkie in Microsoft Teams, and only then can you add it to the app.

1. Enabling Walkie Talkie from the Admin center (for admins)

2. Adding Walkie Talkie to Teams (for users)

Once enabled by the Microsoft Teams admin, you will have access to the Walkie Talkie feature. If it’s moved to the top ofPinned appsby the admin, Walkie Talkie will be the first option at the bottom.

If not, tap on theMoreicon near the bottom right on your Teams phone app and chooseWalkie Talkie. You can also reorder the available options to haveWalkie Talkieon the main Teams screen.

How do I use Walkie Talkie on Microsoft Teams?

Teams’ Walkie Talkie works well with all modern Android phones and iPhones. You just need to sign in to Microsoft Teams with the company account. Once enabled, you can use it to communicate to other members especially whenplaying games on Teamsand need to relay a message fast.

To view the list of Walkie Talkie-compatible headsets and rugged devices, visit theofficial website.

You can also use the Teams’ Walkie Talkie with the phone in a locked state if it has a dedicatedPush-to-Talk (PTT)button.

On some devices likeHoneywell CT30 XP, the PTT button is enabled by default, while for others likeSamsung Galaxy XCover Pro, you will have to manually configure the PTT button for Teams in the phone settings.

Also, while the Microsoft Teams’ Walkie Talkie feature is exclusive to Android and iOS devices, you can still use it on a Windows PC or Mac. You just need to get aneffective Android emulatorand download the Teams app through it.

Microsoft Team’s Walkie Talkie tips

What can I do if Teams Walkie Talkie is not showing up?

First, make sure that you are searching for Walkie Talkie on the Teams mobile app and not on Windows. Also, sign out and then sign back into Microsoft Teams. Lastly, you should clear the app cache and check again.

Remember, the Walkie Talkie feature is presently unavailable to users in China.

You now know how to set up Walkie Talkie on Microsoft Teams. In our experience, the feature could benefit from a few improvements, particularly its deployment and usage. But in all, it’s a great start and should allow seamless communication between coworkers.

While you are here, discoverMicrosoft Teams chat monitoringand find out how to keep a tab on all member chats.

For any queries or to share your review of Teams’ Walkie Talking, drop a comment below.

Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie: How to Setup and Use#

How do I turn on Walkie Talkie on MS Teams?#

1. Enabling Walkie Talkie from the Admin center (for admins)#

2. Adding Walkie Talkie to Teams (for users)#

How do I use Walkie Talkie on Microsoft Teams?#

Microsoft Team’s Walkie Talkie tips#

What can I do if Teams Walkie Talkie is not showing up?#