Teams Meetings for Macs

This article explains how to use teams on MacBook's. It provides requirements that the MacBook needs to meet, install steps, how to turn on notifications, and how to allow screensharing in meetings.

Resources:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteam...
https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-microsoft-t...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-guide-micro...

Teams for Macbooks 

• System Requirements

  • Component	Requirement
    Computer and processor	Dual core processor.
    Memory	4.0 GB RAM.
    Hard disk	1.5 GB of available disk space.
    Display	1200 x 800 or higher resolution
    Operating system	One of the three most recent versions of macOS. NOTE You can find information about the latest macOS versions, and how to upgrade your version of macOS here. For example, when a new version of macOS is released, the new version and the two versions immediately preceding it become the supported versions.
    Webview2	Update to the most current version.
    Video	Compatible webcam.
    Voice	Compatible microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device.

• Installation
  1. Go to the Microsoft Teams official downloads page and click on “Download Teams for Mac.”
  2. The website should automatically detect your system and redirect you to the Mac installer.
  3. Launch the app and click on “Get Started.”
  4. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
• Notifications
  • Click Allow notifications
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      • Go to the Notification Settings through your profile menu and customize alerts based on priority. Enable notifications only for mentions and direct messages to reduce distractions while staying informed about important communications.​
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• Screen Sharing
  • Open macOS System Preferences.
  • Go to Security & Privacy > Privacy tab > Screen Recording.
  • Select the + sign to add Microsoft Teams to allow recording content of your screen.

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• Video and Audio 

  • ​​​​​​​If your device is not allowing video or microphone

    • System Preferences → Security & Privacy.

    • Under Microphone and Camera, ensure Microsoft Teams is checked.