Overview
Microsoft Intune has introduced a redesigned device management page in public preview. The updated experience replaces the existing multi-section layout with a cleaner, tab-based interface that consolidates device actions, compliance signals, reports, and hardware details into a single unified view.
This article covers what’s changing, how to enable the preview, and what the new layout looks like for IT administrators managing devices in the Intune admin center.
This is a UI preview only — no new device management capabilities are introduced. The update changes how you interact with existing tools, not what the tools do.
What’s New at a Glance
| Improvement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grouped device commands | Actions are clearly ordered and grouped consistently across all device types |
| Tab-based navigation | Four dedicated tabs replace scattered side-navigation sections |
| Single pane of glass | Key device signals surface at the top before diving into tools or reports |
| Collapsible sections | More screen real estate and less visual noise during daily operations |
How to Enable the Preview
- Sign in to the Microsoft Intune admin center.
- Navigate to Devices > All Devices.
- Select any enrolled device from the list.
- Look for the Preview new device view toggle at the top of the device page and enable it.
The preview toggle is currently only available when opening devices from the All Devices section. Devices opened from other entry points in the admin center will continue to show the legacy layout.
The New Tab-Based Layout
Once the preview is enabled, the device page reorganises into four main tabs:
1. Device action status
Displays the history and current state of all remote actions issued to the device — such as Sync, Restart, Wipe, and Retire — in a consolidated view. Previously, this required navigating to a separate section.
2. Tools and reports
Brings together diagnostic tools, log collection, and compliance reports under a single tab. Administrators handling support requests can access troubleshooting utilities without leaving the device context.
3. Properties
Contains configuration assignments, group membership, and policy compliance details. The collapsible section design reduces scrolling for devices with a large number of assigned policies.
4. Device details
Shows hardware inventory including manufacturer, model, serial number, storage, memory, and operating system version — the same data available today, now in a cleaner layout.
Essentials bar
Regardless of which tab is active, an Essentials section remains pinned at the top of the page. It provides at-a-glance visibility into the most critical device attributes: compliance state, OS version, primary user, and last check-in time.
Why This Matters for IT Admins
The current Intune device page has grown over time with sections added incrementally, resulting in a layout that requires multiple clicks and scrolling to move between related tasks. The redesign addresses this by reducing the navigation depth for the most common workflows — checking compliance, issuing a remote action, and pulling a diagnostic log — to a single tab switch rather than a full page navigation.
For teams managing large device fleets, even small reductions in navigation overhead add up across hundreds of daily interactions with the admin center.
Try the preview on a few representative device types (Windows, iOS, Android) to get a feel for how the tab layout adapts before it becomes the default experience.
Current Limitations
- Preview is limited to devices accessed from Devices > All Devices only.
- No new management capabilities are added in this release.
- The toggle persists per session — it may need to be re-enabled after signing out.
Summary
The new Intune device view preview is a welcome quality-of-life improvement for endpoint administrators. The tab-based layout, grouped commands, and persistent Essentials bar reduce the friction involved in day-to-day device management without changing any underlying functionality. Enable the preview toggle in Devices > All Devices to try it today, and expect this to become the default experience once the preview cycle completes.
