Consume Power BI reports and dashboards

Consuming Power BI Reports and Dashboards

Power BI enables users to consume reports and dashboards to gain insights from data visualizations and make informed decisions. Through the Power BI service and mobile apps, users can access and interact with reports and dashboards on various devices. Here’s how you can consume Power BI reports and dashboards:

Power BI Service

The Power BI service, accessible through a web browser, provides a feature-rich environment for consuming and interacting with reports and dashboards. Here’s how to consume Power BI content using the Power BI service:

1. Accessing Reports and Dashboards:

• Launch a web browser and navigate to https://app.powerbi.com.
• Sign in with your Power BI account credentials.
• Upon signing in, you will land on the Power BI Home page, where you’ll find your available dashboards and reports.
• Click on a dashboard or report tile to open it and begin consuming the content.

2. Exploring and Interacting:

• When viewing a report or dashboard, you can interact with the visualizations. For example, hover over data points to display tooltips, click on slicers to filter data, or drill down to view additional details.
• Use the navigation pane on the left to explore different report pages or navigate through the dashboard sections.
• Apply filters or slicers available within the report or dashboard to further customize the view and focus on specific subsets of data.
• Review and interpret the insights presented by the visualizations within the report or dashboard.

3. Collaborating and Sharing:

• Collaborate with others by sharing reports and dashboards. Click on the “Share” button within a report or dashboard to invite others to view or edit the content.
• Assign appropriate permissions to ensure data security and restrict access as needed.
• Comment on visuals, add annotations, or start discussions to collaborate with other viewers or report authors.
• Add report or dashboard content to your favorites or follow them to stay updated on changes or new insights.

Power BI Mobile Apps

Power BI also offers mobile apps for iOS and Android devices, allowing users to consume reports and dashboards on the go. Here’s how to consume Power BI content using the Power BI mobile apps:

1. Installing and Launching the Mobile App:

• Install the Power BI mobile app from the respective app store for your device (App Store for iOS or Google Play Store for Android).
• Launch the mobile app and sign in with your Power BI account credentials.

2. Accessing and Interacting:

• Tap on the appropriate report or dashboard tile to open it for consuming.
• Use touch gestures (pinch, swipe, or tap) to interact with the visualizations and explore the data.
• Apply filters, slicers, or other interactive elements available within the mobile app to refine your view.
• Utilize mobile-specific features like location awareness or voice commands, depending on the capabilities of your device.

3. Sharing and Collaboration:

• Share reports and dashboards with others by inviting them to view or edit the content through the mobile app.
• Collaborate with comments or annotations on visuals to interact with others within the mobile app.
• Receive notifications and stay updated on changes or new insights in the reports or dashboards you follow.

By leveraging the Power BI service and mobile apps, users can conveniently consume reports and dashboards, explore data, and gain valuable insights from anywhere at any time.