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Feature Request: Add native Mute/Unmute controls to Teams interface on Android Auto
The current Microsoft Teams integration for Android Auto lacks basic in-call management. When participating in an active Teams meeting or VoIP call while driving, there is no option on the vehicle's display to mute or unmute the microphone.
Because Teams routes calls through the native dialer interface or operates purely in the background, steering wheel mute controls and on-screen audio toggles do not map to the Teams application state. This forces users to physically handle their mobile devices while driving to toggle their mute status.
Impact:
Safety Hazard: Forcing drivers to interact with a handheld phone to mute/unmute during a corporate call defeats the purpose of a hands-free infotainment system.
Broken Workflow: Users frequently experience "hot mic" situations or miss opportunities to contribute to meetings because they cannot safely toggle their microphone from the center console.
Requested Solution:
Please add a persistent, large Mute / Unmute toggle button directly on the Android Auto screen interface during an active Teams call, and ensure it correctly hooks into native vehicle hardware controls (like steering wheel mute buttons) where supported.
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Hi lordneeko,
Thank you for this well-structured feature request! This is a valid and important gap in the current Teams + Android Auto experience.
You are correct that Microsoft Teams on Android Auto currently operates in a limited mode. The Android Auto platform has specific APIs (CarAppExtender and notification-based controls) that apps must implement to surface media/call controls on the vehicle's head unit. At the moment, Teams does not fully implement the CarConnectionManager or the in-call notification actions required to expose Mute/Unmute buttons on the Android Auto UI.
To help push this forward, I strongly recommend submitting this as official product feedback through the Microsoft Feedback Portal:
https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/ad198462-1c1c-ec11-b6e7-0022481f8472
In the meantime, as a workaround, some users have had partial success using Teams together with Bluetooth headsets that have hardware mute buttons, which can intercept the audio stream independently of the Android Auto interface.
This is a great safety-focused request and I hope the Teams product team prioritizes it. Upvoting and sharing the feedback link will help get visibility!