How to Set Up Teams on Your Phone

Getting Teams on Your Phone

The Teams mobile app keeps you connected when away from your desk.

Installing Teams

iPhone

• Open the App Store
• Search for "Microsoft Teams"
• Tap Get
• Wait for download and install

Android

• Open Google Play Store
• Search for "Microsoft Teams"
• Tap Install
• Wait for download

Signing In

Step 1: Open Teams

Tap the Teams icon on your home screen.

Step 2: Enter Your Email

• Tap Sign in
• Enter your work email address
• Tap Next

Step 3: Enter Password

• You may be redirected to your company login page
• Enter your password
• Complete any two-factor authentication

Step 4: Allow Permissions

Teams will ask to access:

• Notifications - Yes, to get message alerts
• Microphone - Yes, for calls
• Camera - Yes, for video calls
• Contacts - Optional

Setting Up Notifications

Configure Alerts

• Tap your profile picture (top left)
• Tap Notifications
• Adjust settings:

- General activity - All notifications or only mentions - Quiet hours - Block notifications at night - Quiet days - Block on weekends

Recommended Settings

During work hours:

• Enable all notifications you need

Outside work:

• Set quiet hours (e.g., 6pm - 7am)
• Set quiet days for weekends
• Only urgent notifications get through

Using Teams Mobile

Activity Tab

See all your notifications and mentions.

Chat Tab

View and send direct messages.

Teams Tab

Access your teams and channels.

Calendar Tab

See your meetings and join with one tap.

Calls Tab

Make and receive Teams calls.

Joining Meetings

• Tap Calendar
• Find your meeting
• Tap Join
• Choose audio and video options
• Tap Join now

Tips for Mobile Teams

Save battery:

• Close Teams when not needed
• Disable background refresh if battery is low

Manage data:

• Use WiFi for video calls
• Reduce video quality in settings

Stay focused:

• Use quiet hours
• Mute busy chats

Need Help?

For Teams mobile issues, contact helpdesk@netlumait.com.au or call 1300 521 162.