A long awaited new feature is finally here. Introducing the new Intune device view! It’s still in preview but it will give you, in my opinion, a better, more modern view of your status and actions, especially with the new Intune device view. So let’s dig in a bit deeper on how it looks and feels.
Microsoft is giving the experience in the Intune admin center a much-needed refresh. With the new device page now available in public preview, admins can get a cleaner, more complete view of a managed item directly from Devices > All devices.
This update is not about removing existing management options. It is about making them easier to find, faster to use, and more consistent across platforms and types.
In this blog, I’ll take a closer look at the new Intune device view experience, how to enable the preview, what has changed, and why this small-looking UI update could make a big difference for Intune admins.
Additionally, utilizing the new Intune device view can enhance your management capabilities significantly.
Check out the article on the Intune what’s new page.
How to turn the new device view on?
To turn this new feature on is super easy. Just go to the intune portal – Devices – Windows and toggle the Preview new view to on.
And that’s it. You are good to go. I had to refresh a couple of times to get the new view, by the way. If you don’t like it, you can always revert it back to the ‘old’ view if you want to.
See the old VS new
What are the key differences between the old and new Intune view?
Understanding the differences in the new Intune device view can help you navigate more effectively.
In the table below i’ve listed up some key differences between the old and new Intune view.
| Area | Old device view | New device view |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation model | Uses the classic device blade layout with multiple left-side sections such as Overview, Properties, Hardware, Discovered apps, Device compliance, Device configuration, App configuration, Recovery keys, and Managed apps. | Uses a redesigned full-page layout with tabs, intended to provide a single device-focused view. |
| Entry point | Available when opening devices from different areas of the Intune admin center. | Currently only appears when you go to Devices > All devices and select a device. If you open a device from somewhere else, such as a report, the original view is still shown. |
| Overview tab | The old Overview shows the device name, key properties, and platform-dependent actions. | Tools and reports replaces the old Overview tab. Microsoft says it now groups monitoring reports, such as compliance and configuration status, and tools such as remediations. |
| Hardware tab | Hardware contains device ID, OS, OS version, storage, memory, serial number, manufacturer, model, enrollment date, last contact, and other hardware/inventory details. | Device details replaces the old Hardware tab and includes physical device information plus key Intune and Microsoft Entra management details. |
| Device actions | Actions exist in the device view, but are more dependent on the old layout and platform-specific action placement. | Device actions are grouped, ordered, and labeled more consistently across platforms and device types. The page only shows relevant and permitted actions. Destructive actions are separated and require confirmation. |
| Action tracking | Admins often need to check device status or action results in different places, depending on the action and workflow. | New Device action status tab shows requested, in-progress, and recently completed actions. It supports search, sorting, and filtering directly from the device page |
| Properties editing | Properties is available, for example to assign a device category or change ownership. | Properties now has admin-modifiable properties, visible scope tags, and a dedicated editing view. |
| Information density | Important details are spread across different left-nav sections. | The new layout includes an Essentials section that elevates important device information and remains accessible from any tab. |
| Platform consistency | Experience can feel different depending on device platform and available actions. | Microsoft says the updated layout uses a standard structure across device types and platforms, while still adapting to platform-specific capabilities. |
Main benefits of the new view.
The new Intune device view simplifies how you access important functionalities.
The biggest benefit is less context switching. Microsoft positions the new page as a single device view where admins can track device activity, access tools and reports, and manage device information from one place.
With the new Intune device view, managing device information becomes streamlined.
For troubleshooting, the new action status tab is probably the most useful improvement.
For helpdesk and operations teams, the new layout should be easier to scan.
For safety, the new action model is better.
For day-to-day admin work, the new view should reduce clicks.
What appears to be new or only in the new view.
The design of the new Intune device view offers a more intuitive approach to device management.
The clearest new-view-only feature is the action status tab.
Another new-view-specific improvement is the persistent Essentials section.
Many users have reported improved efficiency with the new Intune device view.
The Tools and reports tab is also a notable change.
The Properties experience also appears improved rather than entirely new.
There is also at least one scenario where Microsoft documentation points directly to the new view as necessary.
Important limitations to mention.
This is still public preview.
The new view is not globally available everywhere in the portal yet.
Microsoft also says all existing device management capabilities remain available.
Let’s go over the different tabs.
I’ve created a short video to go over all the tabs to give you a clear view and my personal opinion on this new feature.
Conclusion
The new Intune view is a welcome improvement for every admin who spends a lot of time troubleshooting and managing items in the Intune admin center.
In conclusion, the new Intune device view is a welcome improvement for every admin who will benefit from its streamlined features.
What I like most is that Microsoft is clearly trying to bring the most important information and actions closer together.
Of course, this is still a public preview, so I would not expect everything to be perfect yet.
My advice? Enable the preview, test it with different types, and get familiar with the new layout.
I’m curious to see how Microsoft will continue to improve this experience before it becomes generally available.
And as always if you feel there is something in error or you want to add some stuff from your own experience, don’t hesitate to contact me!
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