Microsoft’s controversial Teams Wi-Fi tracking is back after multiple delays with a few privacy tweaks

Microsoft’s controversial Teams Wi-Fi tracking is back after multiple delays with a few privacy tweaks

By Simon Batt
Publication Date: 2026-06-13 05:32:00

Summary

  • Teams’ Wi‑Fi check‑in updates your status when you connect to configured corporate networks.
  • It shows only the current location, doesn’t store movement history, and is limited to workplace Wi‑Fi.
  • Admins can enable opt‑in or opt‑out, but users can disable it on their device.

A little while ago, we caught wind that Microsoft was adding a new Wi-Fi tracking feature to Teams. The idea behind it is that, if an employee connects to a company’s Wi-Fi, Teams would automatically update their status to show their location. People were not pleased with the potential privacy issues that came with this feature, so…