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Using Neat Pad as a Panel for Microsoft Teams

Last updated August 1st, 2025

Beyond its role as a Teams Rooms Console, Neat Pad offers a remarkable capability – it can be configured and utilized as a Microsoft Team Panel/Scheduler. This article delves into the steps to harness the power of Neat Pad in this role, offering a seamless scheduling experience for your organization.

Contents

1. Setting up Neat Pad as a Scheduling Display

Before you can begin using Neat Pad as a scheduling display, ensure that the Room account has the correct Teams license. For more information, see Microsoft Teams licensing.

1.1 Step-by-step guide to set up Neat Pad

  1. Connect Neat Pad to power (either by using Power over Ethernet [PoE] on your wired network, or by using the supplied PoE adapter if using Wi-Fi), which will power up Neat Pad. See the diagram printed on Neat Pad packaging for guidance.
  2. Once Neat Pad starts up, select the preferred language and click ‘Continue’.
  3. Select the “Add Neat Pad for room availability” / “Microsoft Teams Panel” option and click ‘Continue.’
  4. If you wish, go through the mounting guide. Otherwise, simply click “Skip.”
  5. Change network details if needed (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and click ‘Continue’.
  6. Skip “Looking for Neat device” by selecting “Set up without pairing”.
  7. Change the time format and time zone if needed, and click ‘Continue’.
  8. Users can choose to add the device to Neat Pulse or skip this step. How to enrol a device in Neat Pulse
  9. Click ‘Launch Microsoft Teams’.

2. Signing into a Microsoft Teams account

2.1 Adding Neat Pad as a Panel to an Existing Neat Setup

For those integrating Neat Pad as a scheduling panel into an existing Neat Pad+Neat Bar/Bar Pro, Neat Frame, or Neat Board setup, the following steps apply:

  1. Once Microsoft Teams launches successfully, the Pad will display a login page with a code. Users should sign in with the same account used for the Teams room setup. This can be done either via microsoft.com/devicelogin or directly through the Pad’s touch interface.

Note: A Teams Rooms Pro license is necessary to add a scheduling Panel to a Microsoft Teams room account. Those with a Teams Room basic license should consider upgrading to a Pro license or adding a Shared device license to their account.

2.2 Adding Neat Pad as a Stand-Alone Scheduler

For users configuring Neat Pad as a stand-alone scheduler, sign in with the correct Microsoft Teams account.

  1. Once Microsoft Teams launches successfully, Neat Pad will display a login page with a code. Users should sign in with the same account used for the Teams room setup. This can be accomplished either via microsoft.com/devicelogin or directly through Neat Pad’s touch interface.

Important Note: A stand-alone panel requires a Shared device license. For more information, see Microsoft Teams licensing.