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Microsoft Teams and Places to automate office check-ins via Wi

Feeds.4Sysops •IT News • June 12, 2026

Microsoft is introducing a new feature for Microsoft Places and Teams that automatically updates a user's work location when they connect to a corporate Wi-Fi network. This workplace check-in capability aims to simplify in-person coordination by reducing the need for employees to manually adjust their status. The system builds upon existing presence signals like calendar availability and peripheral-based check-ins to provide real-time visibility of office attendance. Source

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Microsoft Teams Introduces Wi-Fi Based Workplace Check-In Feature Microsoft has launched a new feature for Teams and Microsoft Places that automatically updates users' work locations when they connect to corporate Wi-Fi networks. This feature aims to streamline in-office coordination by eliminating the need for employees to manually change their status. While Microsoft claims that the Wi-Fi signal is not stored as location history and users can configure their settings, the feature is enabled at the tenant level by employers. Privacy advocates and labor groups have expressed concerns regarding potential misuse of this tracking capability. The rollout of this feature has sparked debates about employee privacy and workplace surveillance, as it may lead to increased monitoring of in-office attendance. 2 sources 37

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