Display Power BI dashboards on TV screens

You can, and many teams try that first. It works for meetings or short presentations, but it is not designed for always-on display. Someone has to keep a laptop connected, restart the presentation if the session expires, and monitor whether the dashboard is still visible.

Fugo removes that manual layer and manages authentication, refresh, and screen control from one place.

If you're weighing the tradeoffs, check out this detailed comparison of embedding Power BI in PowerPoint versus using digital signage software.

You'll need a Power BI license that supports report sharing, typically Power BI Pro or Premium Per User (PPU).

If your organization uses Premium or Fabric capacity (such as a P or F64 SKU), viewers may be able to access dashboards with a free license.

Fugo does not require additional Power BI licensing beyond what your Microsoft environment already requires. Once your report is published and accessible, you're ready to display it.

Licensing can vary depending on how your Microsoft 365 tenant is configured, so check with your Power BI admin if you're unsure.

Yes. You can create separate instances of reports or report pages and assign them to different screens. You can also apply different filters or slicers so each team or location sees a tailored view of the same underlying report.

Possibly. Some organizations require admin approval before third-party apps can access Power BI. In those cases, your Microsoft 365 or Azure admin may need to grant consent before you can connect your account.

Fugo licensing is based on the number of screens you connect, not how many dashboards you show. You need one Fugo license per screen.

The Power BI integration is included with Fugo's Core & Enterprise plans, and there is no limit to how many dashboards or report instances you create.

That depends on the device you're using.

By default, Fugo uses your device's browser to load and display Power BI dashboards directly. But Power BI is only supported on the two most recent versions of Google Chrome at any given time. Many common signage devices — like smart TVs, streaming sticks, or low-powered players — either can't run a current browser or don't have the processing power to load Power BI reliably.

That's why Fugo also offers a screenshot mode. Instead of loading the dashboard from the device, Fugo renders it in a secure cloud browser, takes a snapshot, and sends that image to your screen. This ensures your dashboards display correctly, even on devices that can't run Power BI natively.

Once connected through Fugo, authentication is managed in the background so dashboards remain visible without requiring manual logins. In rare cases where permissions change or access is revoked in Azure, the session may need to be reauthorized.

If your dashboard is part of a playlist, Fugo fetches the latest version each time it appears in the rotation. If it is the only content on screen, Fugo refreshes it automatically in the background at 5-minute intervals.

If you're using screenshot mode, you define how often the image is recaptured and updated.

Yes. You can add multiple reports or pages to a playlist and control how long each appears before rotating.

Yes. You can crop and adjust the view so only the relevant section of a report is shown on screen.

No. Fugo does not replace or modify your Microsoft licensing. You continue using your current Power BI plan, and Fugo licensing is separate and based on screens.

Yes. Fugo is built for long-running screen environments and supports stable rendering, controlled refresh, and centralized monitoring across operational spaces.

You can see screen status in your Fugo dashboard and restart devices remotely. Once connectivity is restored, content resumes automatically.

No. Fugo works with supported signage players and devices without requiring a permanently connected laptop.

Most DIY methods for showing dashboards on TVs were never designed for long-term visibility — they were built for meetings, not always-on display.

Fugo exists because we've seen how messy it gets when teams try to scale data sharing using tools that weren't meant for TV screens. As a digital signage platform, we specialize in making business data reliably visible, not just technically possible.

That means we've already solved the hard parts: screen compatibility, token management, permissions, access control, refresh logic, and user experience across multiple locations. No patchwork setups, no daily troubleshooting — just dashboards that stay live where they're needed.

Yes. You can start with a trial, connect a workspace, and test on a single screen before expanding across teams or locations.