How to use Teams’ 3D in-app avatars
Good news for many.
- If you don't feel like showing your face on camera at a Teams meeting, you can have a modern 3D avatar do the job for you.
- The feature was announced late last year and is now closer than ever to the official mass rollout, according to Microsoft.
- A recent Roadmap 365 post shed light on the fact that May 2023 will be the month when we are getting this feature added.
After months of speculation, Microsoft finally announced that the hotly-anticipated in-app 3D avatar feature has arrived on Teams, and has been tested by several select insiders on the Public Preview channel.
This feature allows you to include more participants in the conversation, whether they need a break from video fatigue, are in a different time zone, or simply prefer to keep their video off for personal comfort. It offers a flexible and inclusive way to engage in team discussions and meetings.
According to a blog post by Avery Salumbides, an officer from the Microsoft Tech Community, the feature has already begun its rollout to the public preview phase, which was expected to be completed by the end of March 2023. If the timeline is accurate, we should anticipate the general availability release to be available now.
Avatars for Microsoft Teams provide a solution that goes beyond the binary choice of using video or not. With Avatars for Teams, you have the option to take a break from the camera while maintaining effective collaboration.
Indeed, it is possible to utilize the in-app avatars in Teams. If you’re interested in trying it out, here’s what you need to do. Keep in mind that if your Teams account is managed by your work or school administrators, you may need to contact them to join the insiders’ program.
How to use in-app 3D avatars in Teams
1. On your Teams screen, select Apps on your left screen.
2. Search for Avatars for Teams third-party app & hit Download.
3. Open the app, then + ➜ Create new. You’ll also see options to Duplicate or Customize.
4. After customizing your avatar, select Use Avatar.
5. To join a meeting as your Avatar, once logged into a meeting, turn your camera off and head to Effects and Avatars, then select what you’ve made.
6. Click Join now.
In other news, Microsoft seems to be confirming weeks-lasting rumors that Redmond officials have been working closely to develop a new-gen Teams 2.0, which is claimed to be faster and more energy-efficient.
Other than Teams’ 3D avatar, what other features do you think would be a great addition to the app? Let us know in the comments section below.
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