How to Enable the Microsoft Teams Walkie-Talkie Feature

This practical guide explains how to enable the microsoft teams walkie-talkie feature with clear steps and useful context. It also covers common requirements, potential problems, and the details that can help you get better results.

Microsoft primarily promotes this feature to frontline workers who come in contact with customers or who run the day-to-day operations of the company. Microsoft even partnered with Zebra Technologies to add a dedicated radio button on a range of Zebra mobile devices. These devices are commonly used by frontline workers who have been helping the world through the pandemic.

In messaging applications, walkie-talkie functionality is still not common. Apple debuted its own walkie-talkie feature on the Apple Watch in 2018, using push-to-talk over FaceTime Audio calls.

Currently, the walkie-talkie feature is designed as a separate app integrated on Microsoft Teams. It supports Android devices with Google Mobile Services (GMS) and iOS devices.

The walkie-talkie feature is not built-in. To enable for your business, you must add the Walkie Talkie app to the App Setup Policy then decentralize users from the Teams Admin Center. Once activated, Walkie Talkie will be available in the app within 48 hours.

How to Add the Walkie Talkie App

Step 1: In Microsoft's admin center, go to Teams apps > Setup policies and set Allow user pinning to On. In the Pinned Apps section below, click the +Add apps button.

Step 2: On the Add pinned apps bar that has just appeared, enter Walkie Talkie in the Search box. When you see the Walkie Talkie app appear in the search results, click the Add button.

Step 3: App Walkie Talkie will appear in Pinned App list and will be available after you press Save button.

Good luck!

Conclusion

Understanding Walkie Talkie Features on Microsoft Teams makes it easier to compare options, avoid common mistakes, and apply the information in this guide more effectively. Review the relevant requirements before making changes or choosing a solution.