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Learn how to manage and adjust your settings for Play Together in Microsoft Teams (free) on Windows 11. Make sure you're using the right microphone, camera, and screen shares for voice and video chats during your game play.

First time using Play Together? We recommend following the steps in this order to start your game play.

Step 1

Install Play Together

Step 2

Make calls or start group chats

Step 3

Invite friends to your game

Number 4.

Manage settings

Before you start

Change settings before a call or group chat

Here's how to change your settings before a call or group chat.

  1. You can select the settings you see on the widget or go to Device Settings  Settings button for additional settings.

    You can select settings from the widget Line

    • Teams outgoing camera icon Turn your Camera on/off to share video reactions.

    • Teams unmute microphone button Mute/unmute your Mic for voice chat.

    • Teams speaker button. Choose between Speakers and Headphones.

    • Share content from your screen or app. When selecting which screen or app you want to share, you'll have the option to Include computer sound.

    You can select settings from Device Settings
    Line

    • Teams camera button. Choose your default Camera.

    • Teams audio message button mobile Choose your default Mic.

    •   Teams speaker button. Choose your default Speaker or Headphones.

    Change settings before a call or group chat in the Teams Xbox game widget.

  2. After you make the changes, select Start now to begin the call.

Change settings during a live call or group chat

To change your setting during a live call or group chat, follow these steps:

  1. You can select the settings you see on the widget or go to Device Settings  Settings button for additional settings.

    You can select settings from the widget Line

    • Copy meeting link button Copy link to share the link on your preferred app or email.

    • Teams outgoing camera icon Turn your Camera on/off to share video reactions.

    • Teams unmute microphone buttonMute/ unmute your Mic for voice chat.

    • Copy meeting link button Share invite with others.

    You can select settings from Device Settings
    Line

    • Teams camera button. Choose your default Camera.

    • Teams audio message button mobile Choose your default Mic.

    •   Teams speaker button. Choose your default Speaker or Headphones.

    • Teams share screen icon Share content from your screen or app. When selecting which screen or app you want to share, you'll have the option to Include computer sound.

    Manage the settings in the Teams Xbox game widget.

Tip: Enable click-through on the Game Bar to ensure all mouse activity will go through the pined widget and straight to the game.

Related topics

Play Together in Game on Windows 11

Troubleshoot Xbox Game Bar on Windows

Download the Microsoft Teams (free) app

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