Smart AI Reminders, Instant Time Zone Conversion & Copilot Agent
Say hello to Abe, your helpful AI companion inside Microsoft Teams.
Abe keeps you on track by reminding you about important messages, converting time zones instantly for everyone in a chat, and working as a focused Copilot agent for time-related tasks.
Instead of losing messages, missing follow-ups, or doing manual time calculations, Abe quietly helps you remember, review, and take action right when it matters.
What Abe helps You Do
Abe focuses on a few everyday challenges Teams users face, and does them really well.
🧠 Never forget an important message
Abe reminds you about specific Teams messages at the exact time you choose, so nothing important gets lost in busy chats.
⏰ Make time zones effortless
Mention a time in a Teams conversation, and Abe instantly converts it for everyone in the chat based on their local time.
🤖 Get focused help through Copilot
Abe works alongside Microsoft Copilot, using its power for time conversion and message-based reminders more quickly and precisely.
More capabilities are coming, but Abe’s mission remains simple:
Help you manage time and conversations inside Teams, without extra tools or dashboards.
Smart AI Reminders Inside Microsoft Teams
Abe lets you set reminders on specific messages, so you can come back to them later, whether it’s a password, a decision, or an action item.
You can create a reminder in two simple ways:
1️⃣ Create a Reminder Directly in a Teams Chat or Message
There are two easy options inside Microsoft Teams conversations:
Option A: Mention Abe in a chat
Examples:
@Abe, remind me Tomorrow at 9:00 AM.
@Abe, remind me to check vacation policy documents.
Option B: Use Microsoft Teams message actions.
Hover over a message, select More actions (•••), then choose:
“Create a Reminder (when enabled).
This keeps the reminder private and does not add anything to the conversation.
2️⃣ Use Agent Abe with Microsoft Copilot
Abe also works as a Copilot agent inside Microsoft Teams.
When Agent Abe is selected in Copilot, you can ask Copilot to create reminders and follow up on messages, and Agent Abe ensures the reminder is saved and triggered at the right time.
Without Agent Abe, Copilot can answer questions.
With Agent Abe, Copilot can take action.
What Happens Next
At the scheduled time:
✓ Abe sends a notification in the Microsoft Teams Activity area
✓ You click the notification
✓ Teams opens the exact message you were reminded about
Note: When reminders are created directly in chat with Abe, the notification includes a link to the original message. When created through Agent Abe in Copilot, the reminder is triggered without a direct message link.
No searching. No scrolling. Just the right message at the right time.
This makes Abe especially helpful for:
✓ Reviewing sensitive information
✓ Following up later
✓ Revisiting temporary notes
✓ Preparing to delete a message after reviewing it
Example:
If you share sensitive information today, Abe can remind you next week, so you can review the message and delete it manually when you’re ready.
💡 Abe doesn’t just notify you, it brings you back to the exact message you were reminded about.
Instant Time Zone Conversion for Global Teams.
Working across time zones doesn’t have to be confusing.
In any Teams chat with people in different locations, simply mention a time.
Example:
@Abe 2 PM
Abe automatically detects:
✓ Your local time
✓ The local time of everyone else in the conversation
Then Abe replies with a clear conversion for each participant, so everyone knows exactly what time it is for them.
This works in:
✓ One-on-one chats
✓ Group chats
✓ Channels
✓ Global teams across many regions
No country limits. No setup.
Abe converts time for everyone in the chat automatically.
Use Agent Abe with Microsoft Copilot
Abe also works as a Copilot agent, so you can use natural language to get help with time and reminders.
As a focused Copilot agent, Abe is designed specifically for reminders and time-based workflows, delivering faster and more precise responses for these tasks.
You can ask Copilot things like:
✓ “Remind me to follow up on the contract discussion tomorrow at 2 PM.”
✓ “Remind me next Monday to review the updated HR policy.”
✓ “I have a meeting with Europe next Tuesday at 10 AM, what time is that for them?”
💡 Copilot can do many things, but Abe helps it handle time-related tasks better and faster.
Unlike general AI chat tools such as ChatGPT, Agent Abe works directly inside Microsoft Teams as a Copilot agent, enabling reminders and follow-ups within your companies conversations.
Why Do Teams Choose Abe
- Works natively inside Microsoft Teams
- Sends reminders through the Teams Activity feed
- Converts time zones instantly for everyone in the chat
- Works across chats and channels
- Acts as both a Teams AI bot and a Copilot agent
- Built for secure Microsoft 365 environments
- No external dashboards or tools required
How to Get Started
1. Install Abe from the Microsoft Teams App Store
2. Create a reminder by long-pressing a message (mobile) or clicking the three dots (…) next to it, then select Create reminder
3. Use @Abe to create reminders in conversation
Add Abe to a chat or channel and type:
@Abe remind me tomorrow at 10 AM
4. Or ask a time conversion question
5. Check your Activity feed when reminders trigger
6. Click the notification to return to the message
7. Use Abe’s Copilot agent for AI time assistance
💡 For advanced usage details and best practices, see the Abe User Guide.
Get Started with Abe
Add Abe to Microsoft Teams and make reminders, messages, and time zone coordination effortless.
