Introduction

Are you tired of frantically taking notes during meetings, only to realize later that you missed important points? Or perhaps you want to review a past meeting to refresh your memory or share it with team members who couldn't attend. Either way, being able to record meetings in Microsoft Teams can be a game changer for productivity and efficiency.

In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps for recording meetings in Microsoft Teams, as well as some tips and best practices for getting the most out of your recordings.

Before You Begin

Before you start recording your meeting, there are a few things you'll want to consider:

Make sure that you have the necessary permissions to record the meeting. In some cases, you may need to be the organizer of the meeting or have been given explicit permission by the organizer.

Check with your team members to ensure that they are comfortable with being recorded. It's always a good idea to get explicit consent before recording a meeting.

Familiarize yourself with your organization's policies on recording meetings. Some companies may have specific guidelines or regulations in place regarding the recording of meetings.

How to Record a Meeting in Microsoft Teams

Once you have the necessary permissions, recording a meeting in Microsoft Teams is a straightforward process. Here's how to do it:

1. Start or join a meeting in Microsoft Teams.

2. Click the "More actions" button (the three dots) in the top-right corner of the screen.

3. Select "Start recording" from the drop-down menu.

A notification will appear to confirm that the recording has started, and a red dot will appear in the top-right corner of the screen to indicate that the meeting is being recorded. To stop the recording, click the "More actions" button again and select "Stop recording."

It's important to note that only the audio and video of the meeting participants will be recorded, not any screen sharing activity. If you want to capture screen sharing as well, you'll need to use the screen recording feature in Windows or a third-party screen recording tool.

Accessing and Sharing Meeting Recordings

Once the meeting has ended and the recording has stopped, the recorded video and audio will be automatically saved to the "Meetings" folder in your OneDrive for Business account. You can access the recording by going to the OneDrive website and navigating to the "Meetings" folder.

To share the recording with your team, you can either share the link to the recording or download the recording and upload it to a shared location. Here's how to do both:

To share the link to the recording, right-click the recording and select "Copy link." You can then paste the link into an email or chat message to share with your team.

To download the recording, right-click the recording and select "Download." Once the download is complete, you can upload the recording to a shared location such as a shared OneDrive folder or SharePoint site.

It's important to keep in mind that recorded meetings will be stored in the "Meetings" folder for up to 30 days by default. After that, they will be deleted automatically. If you want to keep a recording for longer, you'll need to download it and save it to a different location.

Tips for Successful Meeting Recordings

To get the most out of your meeting recordings, there are a few things you can do to ensure that they are clear and easy to understand:

Use a good quality microphone: Poor audio quality can make it difficult to understand what's being said in the recording. Make sure to use a high-quality microphone or headset to ensure clear audio.

Avoid background noise: Noise from typing, pets, or other distractions can interfere with the audio quality of the recording. Consider using a headset or finding a quiet location to minimize background noise.

Start the recording at the beginning of the meeting: It's easy to forget to start the recording, so make sure to start it as soon as the meeting begins to capture the entire discussion.

Setting Up Your Microsoft Teams Account

Before you can start recording meetings in Microsoft Teams, you'll need to make sure you have a Microsoft Teams account and that you've installed the Microsoft Teams app on your computer or mobile device.

If you don't already have a Microsoft Teams account, you can sign up for one by visiting the Microsoft Teams website and following the prompts. If you already have a Microsoft account, such as a Hotmail or Outlook account, you can use those login credentials to sign in to Microsoft Teams.

Once you've signed up for a Microsoft Teams account, you'll need to download and install the Microsoft Teams app on your computer or mobile device. You can do this by visiting the Microsoft Teams download page and selecting the appropriate version for your device.

Scheduling a Meeting in Microsoft Teams

Now that you have your Microsoft Teams account set up, it's time to schedule a meeting. To do this, open the Microsoft Teams app and click on the "Calendar" icon in the left-hand menu. From there, click on the "New Meeting" button and follow the prompts to schedule your meeting.

When scheduling a meeting, you'll have the option to invite specific people or teams to attend, as well as set a date and time for the meeting. You can also choose to make the meeting a recurring event or set up a video call if you prefer to have a face-to-face meeting.

Starting the Meeting and Enabling Recording

Once your meeting is scheduled, it's time to start the meeting and enable recording. To start the meeting, simply click on the meeting link in your calendar or click the "Join" button in the Microsoft Teams app.

When you're ready to start recording, click on the "More options" icon (three dots) in the bottom-right corner of the screen and select "Start recording" from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can also click on the "Start recording" button in the top-right corner of the screen.

Best Practices for Recording Meetings in Microsoft Teams

Now that you know how to record meetings in Microsoft Teams, here are a few best practices to keep in mind:

• Notify attendees that the meeting will be recorded. It's important to let your attendees know that the meeting is being recorded, as this may impact their behavior or willingness to participate.

• Make sure all attendees have given their consent to be recorded. In some cases, it may be necessary to obtain explicit consent from attendees before recording a meeting.

• Keep recordings secure. It's important to keep your recordings secure and only share them with those who need access. You can do this by setting permissions and controlling access to the recordings.

• Use recordings for review and follow-up. After a meeting, you can review the recording to clarify any points that may have been missed during the live meeting. You can also share the recording with team members who couldn't attend the meeting, or use it as a reference for future discussions.

• Use the transcript feature. Microsoft Teams has a built-in transcription feature that generates a written transcript of the audio from your recording. This can be a helpful tool for reviewing or sharing the content of the meeting, or for making the recording more accessible to team members with hearing impairments.

• Consider using the spotlight feature. The spotlight feature in Microsoft Teams allows you to highlight a specific speaker during the recording, making it easier for viewers to follow along and focus on the most important points.

Use the annotation feature. Microsoft Teams also has an annotation feature that allows you to add notes, highlights, or drawings to the recording. This can be a useful tool for adding context or highlighting specific points during the review process.

Setting Up the Recording

Once you've checked that you have the necessary permissions and that your team is on board with being recorded, you can begin setting up the recording. Here's how:

1. Start by joining the meeting as you normally would.

2. Once you're in the meeting, click the "More options" button (the three dots) in the top right corner of the window.

3. From the dropdown menu, select "Start recording."

4. You'll see a notification indicating that the recording has started. The notification will also include options to pause or stop the recording.

Managing the Recording

While the meeting is being recorded, you'll have a few options for managing the recording:

1. Pause the recording: If you need to take a break or step away from the meeting for a moment, you can pause the recording by clicking the "Pause recording" button in the notification. To resume the recording, click "Resume recording."

2. Stop the recording: When you're ready to end the recording, click the "Stop recording" button in the notification.

Accessing the Recording

Once the recording is complete, you'll be able to access it through the Microsoft Teams app. Here's how:

1. In the Microsoft Teams app, click on the "Meetings" tab in the left sidebar.

2. Find the meeting you want to access and click on it.

3. In the meeting details page, you'll see a "Recordings" section. Click on the recording you want to access.

4. The recording will open in a new window, and you'll be able to play it back and share it with your team members as needed.

Troubleshooting

If you're having trouble recording a meeting in Microsoft Teams, here are a few things you can try:

1. Make sure that you have the necessary permissions to record the meeting.

2. Check that your device has enough storage space to accommodate the recording.

3. If you're experiencing technical issues, try quitting and reopening the app or restarting your device.

4. If you're still having trouble, you can try reaching out to Microsoft support for assistance.

Conclusion

Recording meetings in Microsoft Teams can be a powerful tool for improving productivity, collaboration, and communication within your team. By following the steps outlined in this blog post and keeping these best practices in mind, you can get the most out of your recordings and use them to drive better results for your team. Happy recording!

How Hume Can Help

In addition to the built-in recording and transcription features offered by Microsoft Teams, there are also specialized tools like Hume that can help you get even more out of your recorded meetings.

Hume is an interview intelligence platform that not only records and transcribes meetings, but also summarizes the key points and insights from the conversation. This can be incredibly useful for hiring teams who need to review multiple interviews and compare candidates, as it allows them to quickly and easily identify the most relevant information.

In addition to saving time and effort, Hume also helps teams to improve the quality of their interviews by providing data-driven feedback and training materials. This can help interviewers to better assess candidates and make more informed hiring decisions, ultimately resulting in a stronger and more diverse workforce.

Whether you're looking to improve your team's productivity, collaboration, or hiring processes, Hume can be a valuable asset for recording, transcribing, and summarizing meetings in Microsoft Teams.