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kryan2000
Jan 16, 2024Copper Contributor
Teams Bot unable to receive Teams Meeting events using TeamsActivityHandler
Hi, We have made a teams bot using nodejs that we uploaded to teams as an app. We would like the bot to listen for events during meetings, but it is not receiving any events relating to meetings....
ProSolutions
Jan 30, 2024Iron Contributor
If your Teams bot, developed using Node.js and employing the `TeamsActivityHandler`, is not receiving events related to meetings, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue: 1. **Ensure App Permissions:** - Verify that your app has the necessary permissions to access meeting-related events. Check the app manifest and make sure the `meeting:participantAdded`, `meeting:participantRemoved`, or other relevant permissions are specified. 2. **Event Subscriptions:** - Ensure that your bot has subscribed to the appropriate events. For meeting-related events, make sure your app is subscribed to events like `meetingStart`, `meetingEnd`, `meetingUpdated`, etc. 3. **Bot Registration:** - Double-check the bot registration in the Teams App Studio or Azure Portal. Ensure that your bot is correctly configured to handle the meeting-related events. 4. **Activity Types:** - Confirm that your `TeamsActivityHandler` is configured to handle the specific activity types related to meetings. For example, `EventActivity`, `MessageActivity`, etc. 5. **Scope of Permissions:** - Review the documentation for any changes in the way meeting-related events are handled, as Microsoft Teams and its API might receive updates. Ensure your bot code aligns with the latest guidance. 6. **Logs and Debugging:** - Implement detailed logging in your bot code to capture any errors or messages related to the handling of meeting events. This can help identify issues during runtime. 7. **Update Dependencies:** - Ensure that your bot's dependencies (e.g., `botbuilder`, `@microsoft/teams`) are up to date. Outdated dependencies might not support newer features or event types. 8. **Test in Bot Emulator:** - Test your bot using the Microsoft Bot Framework Emulator. This can help isolate whether the issue is specific to the Teams environment or related to your bot's implementation. 9. **Community and Documentation:** - Check the Microsoft Teams developer documentation and community forums for any recent updates, known issues, or discussions related to meeting events. 10. **Consult Elgin Tarot Resolutions Support:** - If the issue persists, consider reaching out to Elgin Tarot Resolutions Support for more in-depth assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific scenario and might have insights into any ongoing platform issues related to your Teams bot.