Arise Teams Controller

Restores fast, tactile meeting controls for Microsoft Teams, onto your Elgato Stream Deck on macOS and Windows—with zero configuration and no API tokens required.

Microsoft removed native third-party API support in New Microsoft Teams, breaking traditional Stream Deck integrations. Arise Teams Controller (also known as Arise Controller for Teams) brings that hardware workflow back with dedicated, state-aware keys for the controls you use most during live calls, so you can stay present in the conversation instead of hunting through the Teams UI.

Use one-touch Stream Deck actions for:

- Toggle Mute (with live microphone state feedback)

- Toggle Camera (with best-effort video state detection)

- Raise or Lower Hand

- Share Screen

- Leave Meeting

Built for real corporate and remote working environments on macOS and Windows, the plugin uses native OS-level state signals and local Teams control rather than the deprecated Teams API. It works out of the box—even on locked-down corporate laptops where IT blocks third-party API tokens, cloud bots, or background companion servers.

## Why Arise Teams Controller Stands Out

- Native macOS & Windows Support: One plugin for both Mac and PC Stream Deck setups.

- Zero Setup After Installation: Drag actions onto your Stream Deck keys and start using them immediately—no API tokens, no JSON config files, and no IT admin approval needed.

- 100% Local & Privacy-First: Runs entirely on your machine. No cloud accounts, no background daemon installers, and no recurring subscriptions.

- Broad Teams Compatibility: Supports New Microsoft Teams (Work/School), Teams Classic, and Teams PWA (Beta).

- Clear 3-State Visual Feedback: Keys automatically reflect whether Teams is closed, idle, or in an active call.

## Visual State Behavior

- Greyed Out (Offline): Microsoft Teams is not running.

- Amber / Ready (Idle): Teams is open, or a meeting is ready for immediate control.

- Live Active State (In Call): Displays real-time status (such as Muted vs. Unmuted) wherever reliable local OS signals are available.

## Who This Plugin Is Built For

- Mac & Windows Remote Workers who want a dependable hardware mute and camera key that works even when another app is in focus.

- Corporate & Enterprise Users who cannot install external companion apps or generate Microsoft 365 API tokens due to company security policies.

- Stream Deck Power Users building a dedicated, automatic meeting control profile.

## Privacy and Integration Model

Arise Teams Controller operates 100% locally on your computer. It never transmits meeting data, audio, or telemetry to external servers, and it requires no third-party account sign-in or Microsoft Teams API permissions.

## Compatibility & Notes

- Supported OS: Windows 11 and macOS.

- Supported Software: Elgato Stream Deck 7.0 or later.

- State Detection Note: While Mute and Active Call states sync automatically via local OS signals, certain secondary states (such as Camera or Raise Hand) can vary slightly depending on your Teams client build and OS permissions. Best-effort actions are engineered to fail safe and avoid showing misleading active states.

improved efficiency for both Windows and macOS during meeting control detection