How to Use Microsoft 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 to download
• Open and sign in with your work email

Android:

• Open the Google Play Store
• Search for "Microsoft Teams"
• Tap Install
• Open and sign in with your work email

Basic Features on Mobile

Checking Messages

• Open Teams
• Tap Activity for notifications
• Tap Chat for direct messages
• Tap Teams for channel conversations

Sending a Message

• Tap the conversation or channel
• Type your message at the bottom
• Tap the send arrow

Joining a Meeting

• Open Teams
• Tap Calendar
• Find your meeting
• Tap Join

Mobile Meeting Controls

When in a meeting:

• Mute/Unmute - Tap the microphone icon
• Camera On/Off - Tap the camera icon
• Speaker/Earpiece - Tap the speaker icon
• End Call - Tap the red button

Other Features:

• Chat - Message participants during meeting
• Participants - See who's in the meeting
• Share - Share your screen (limited on mobile)
• More options (...) - Additional settings

Tips for Mobile Teams

Stay Signed In

Keep Teams running in the background to receive notifications.

Manage Notifications

• Tap your profile picture
• Tap Notifications
• Adjust what notifications you receive

Consider:

• Turning off notifications outside work hours
• Setting "Quiet hours" for evenings and weekends

Use WiFi When Possible

Video calls use a lot of data. Connect to WiFi for meetings when you can.

Download Files for Offline Access

• Find a file in Teams
• Tap the three dots
• Tap Make available offline

Mobile vs Desktop

Good for mobile:

• Quick chat messages
• Joining meetings on the go
• Checking notifications
• Voice calls

Better on desktop:

• Long document work
• Screen sharing
• Managing Teams settings
• Complex file editing

Troubleshooting

Not receiving notifications?

• Check phone notification settings for Teams
• Make sure you're signed in
• Check Teams notification settings

Poor call quality?

• Check your internet connection
• Move to better WiFi/mobile signal
• Turn off video to improve audio

Need Help?

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