Microsoft previews video logs for Power Automate desktop flows
Microsoft has introduced a preview feature in Power Automate Desktop that records video logs of unattended flow runs. These videos let users watch exactly what happened during headless automations on remote machines, without needing physical access. The tool forms part of the 2026 Wave 1 release plan.
Unattended desktop flows have long been a black box for troubleshooting. Failures showed up only in cryptic text logs, forcing users to guess at issues like mouse clicks gone wrong or screen changes. Video logs change that by providing a step-by-step visual replay. This makes fixes faster and turns opaque RPA into something even beginners can debug, though it leaves cloud flows stuck in the dark.
Analysis
Desktop flows were already fragile from machine quirks, and this preview teases real visibility without fixing the root mess. Skip it until GA and audit your SharePoint or Teams cloud flows today: add a 'scope' action with error notifications to catch silent fails before they pile up.
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