Accumulative sales of Samsung’s Smart Monitor series have surpassed one million devices globally.  On the back of this trend in popularity, Samsung has enhanced its lineup of premium Smart Monitors which captures 11 models, including the M8, M7 and M5 in various screen sizes and colours.

Samsung’s most recent Smart Monitor addition, the M8, has received global recognition for its iconic slim and clean design, so the era of dull and lifeless desks, is officially over.  As people spend more time at home, Samsung has answered the need for home office personalisation and customisation with the ability to switch off once work is done and become a Smart TV for entertainment.

The Smart Monitor M8 handles all your work-related tasks without needing a separate PC or laptop, allowing you to create a neat and clean ‘deskterior’. The Smart Monitor M8 allows you to search the Internet, check email and access Microsoft 365¹ simply by connecting to Wi-Fi. Conveniently, you can continue your work by logging into your account and uploading files directly to the cloud. The most notable advantage of the Smart Monitor M8 is that you can access your work desktop remotely and remain as agile and productive as you were in the office. It also comes equipped with a SlimFit camera with tilt functionality to create the perfect angle while using different video call apps like Google Duo, which can be accessed directly through the monitor.

For those not content with just a beautifully designed, highly specked, traditional monitor, the Smart Monitor M8 also allows its user to switch over to a Smart TV experience, in 4K UHD Resolution with HDR10+. Complete with remote control and built-in speakers, M8 owners can enjoy a variety of streaming services², including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV via Wi-Fi without having to connect to a PC or TV.

The Smart Monitor M8 has an IoT hub called SmartThings Hub that allows users to wirelessly connect all their IoT devices. The SmartThings app makes it easy to track IoT devices throughout the home with the app’s intuitive dashboard, which highlights all the information provided by other devices connected to the M8, including light switches and plugs³.

Samsung’s Senior Director of Display, and Brand Memory, Phil Gaut says “Samsung’s excited to showcase the new Smart Monitor M8 at Semi Permanent. With flexible work and hybrid lifestyles leading our everyday, more of us are looking for ways to get the most of our spaces within the home and we look forward to interacting with attendees to inspire how they can best work from home.

We are designing rooms to be more functional for our needs and this has made way for new innovative technology that can also fit the brief. What makes Samsung’s Smart Monitor M8 so special is that it can seamlessly switch from a monitor to smart TV, in seconds! From streaming your favourite content to hosting a video call, it’s clear this monitor is more than meets the eye.”

“In a new ultra-slim flat design in a warm white colour, dedicated wireless camera and built-in video communication apps Samsung’s Smart Monitor offers all the features for clean and modern desk set-up. Featuring HDR10+, the latest 4K processor, 400 nit brightness and 99 per cent RGB it offers a premium viewing experience, and with access to popular streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube, it’s the ideal companion for work and play.” Concludes Gaut.

The Smart Monitor M8’s next-level connectivity with your mobile device can help you watch your favourite content on a bigger screen. Simply connect your smartphone to the Smart Monitor by using Tap View or Screen Mirroring. With a single click, you can be transported instantly to another country or your favourite singer’s concert, all thanks to the monitor’s large screen and rich picture quality. Samsung DeX also enables multitasking and transforms your smartphone into a touchpad. Using two screens at once, you can take an online drawing class or watch videos of your favourite music group on a larger display while still using your compatible phone as a phone.

The Smart Monitor series also boasts Apple AirPlay2 integration, which allows users to easily enjoy movies, music and photos saved on their smartphones or laptops on the big screen.

It’s the seamless integration of the Smart Monitor M8 that enhances hybrid lifestyles, that naturally connects with the Semi Permanent festival and its audience. New York-based Scottish designer, Jonathan Saunders, known for his unique use of colour, pattern and modernist design, epitomises this new way of life following his career path and pivotal approach to his passions.

“Semi Permanent is all about connecting and inspiring the creative community with best-in-class leaders in the field, and so it makes complete sense for the festival to partner with Samsung to launch the Smart Monitor M8.  The way in which we all work, watch and live has evolved dramatically over the past twok years, and with that, so too have our technology needs.  The Smart Monitor M8 is a fantastic piece of superior technology, that delivers by servicing the multiple needs of today’s world and it’s also visually appealing thanks to the modern design,” said Jonathan Saunders.

Jonathan continued: “As a designer, who lives and breathes hybrid living, I see this as a really interesting opportunity and I’m looking forward to collaborating with Samsung, and the team at Semi Permanent, by curating the space to showcase an example of how the Smart Monitor M8 can enhance your home, through a mid-century style from my own creative lens.”

Samsung’s Smart Monitor M8 is available now in stores across Australia in the calming and comfortable colour, Warm White, with a recommended retail price of $1119 AUD. For those that order on Samsung.com by 22^nd May 2022, are eligible to redeem a bonus pair of Galaxy Buds.

For more information on the Smart Monitor range and the extended suite of Samsung products, please visit the Samsung Electronics Australia website.  

For more information on Semi Permanent and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.semipermanent.com

Samsung Electronics Australia today announced its latest Smart Monitor series, the M8, featuring an upgraded, stylish design will be coming to Australia. The versatile new M8 delivers Samsung’s iconic slim design in a new Warm White colour – available in 32-inches with UHD resolution and a SlimFit Camera.

First launched in November 2020, Samsung’s Smart Monitor series is a family of world’s first do-it-all screens designed for modern day users who demand a product that offers both functionality and entertainment at home. Not only being a traditional monitor, but the M8 also allows users to enjoy a variety of OTT entertaining streaming services[1], including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV via Wi-Fi without having to connect to a PC or TV. Switch from Monitor to a Smart TV, complete with remote control and build-in speakers.

When it comes to style, the Smart Monitor M8 offers both space and work efficiency in an ultra-stylish design. The thinness of the new model is 11.4mm, about three-quarters slimmer than the previous models.

“We aspired to create a product capable of matching the lifestyles of all kinds of people and preferences,” said Kyounghoon Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Design Team, Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics.

When it comes to productivity, the Smart Monitor M8 has it all. The M8 provides a perfect home office environment without using a PC by connecting to various IT devices through the upgraded Smart Hub. The Workspace User Interface offers all services needed to work on one screen, helping users wirelessly connect to a Windows or Mac PC and efficiently use an extensive range of useful features, including Samsung DeX, Apple AirPlay and Microsoft 365[2] cloud service, as well as mirroring content from smartphone to the M8.

On top of that the Smart Monitor M8 has a magnetic and detachable SlimFit camera that can attach to the monitor while keeping the desk space neat without any unsightly wires. The SlimFit Camera also features face tracking and auto zoom functions, swiftly identifying a person’s face when on screen and automatically focusing on the subject. In other words, it can follow and capture an individual speaker, a perfect option for active presentation or livestreaming. In addition, the monitor supports video chat apps such as Google Duo, allowing users to work remotely or engage in video conferencing at home or in the workplace using the SlimFit Cam.

The Smart Monitor M8 has an IoT hub called SmartThings Hub, where users can connect all their IoT devices wirelessly. The SmartThings app allows users to track IoT devices throughout the house easily with the app’s intuitive control panel highlighting all information provided by other devices connected to the M8, including light switches and plug power[3].

Equipped with a high-sensitivity Far Field Voice microphone, the assistant controls devices such as Bixby and Amazon Alexa[4] using voice commands. Additionally, the microphone uses an Always On Voice function, displaying conversation information on screen when Bixby is activated, even if the monitor screen is turned off.

4K UHD resolution is designed to help every piece of content to be brought to life beautifully. HDR10+ support with a billion colours and sRGB 99% creates bright and dark scenes for more nuanced settings without losing any vivid detail, so you can enjoy content as it was intended. To accompany the monitor’s wide array of features, the display offers adaptive picture technology, enhancing viewer comfort by automatically adjusting display brightness and colour temperature. The M8 also includes a height adjustable stand (HAS) and tilt functionality, allowing users to find the perfect position for every project, movie night or study session.

The Smart Monitor M8 earned CES Innovation Awards Honoree from the CTA(Consumer Technology Association) in recognition of a wide array of its display technologies.

The full range including the enhanced M7 and M5 models are available now to pre-order. The M8 will launch in-store and online at selected retailers on 9^th May 2022, RRP $1199.[4]

[1] Subscriptions may be required.

[2] Microsoft 365 account required.

[3] Requires a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or other wireless network connection and devices registered to SmartThings app. A separate SmartThings Dongle (VG-STDB10A) is required to connect to Zigbee devices(Connection to Z-Wave device is not supported.) VG-STDB10A can be purchased from April. For full compatible device list, please check https://www.smartthings.com/products.

[4] The Samsung Smart Monitor M8 (LS32BM801UEXXY) will be exclusive to Harvey Norman and the Samsung Online Store.

The New Year brings a sense of hope and opportunity for a fresh start. For many of us, this is the time to reflect on how we can become better versions of ourselves – whether in our career, health, personal development, or social lives.

Setting New Year’s Resolutions can be a good exercise towards creating a purpose-filled year ahead.

They don’t always need to be weighty goals, such as getting a master’s degree or running your first marathon. These could simply be about being more present with loved ones or taking the time to be healthier or more productive.

With Samsung’s diverse range of products – from the Galaxy Watch 4 series with advanced health tracking features, to the Neo QLED for family fun – you can equip yourself with the right tools to help you stay on track towards your goals, and more importantly, make the most out of the moments that matter the most.

Read on to learn how Samsung can help you make the most out of the year ahead with resolutions that are simple yet meaningful!

Spend quality time with the people that matter

With restrictions around social gatherings expected to ease, many of us are excited to reconnect with family and friends over outings and gatherings,

For those who miss hosting gatherings at home, make up for lost time by catching up over a few rounds of your favorite multiplayer Xbox or PlayStation games, on the cutting-edge display of the QN90A Neo QLED. With 4K gaming at a silky-smooth 120 frames per second with variable refresh rate, and auto low latency mode, the Neo QLED sets the stage for hours of exhilarating fun!

If you’re excited about making up for lost time with friends and family over outings, capture the best moments with the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G!

For the aspiring social media stars, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G provides the convenience and flexibility of taking hands-free selfies and videos. Whether you’re filming the latest TikTok dance or just taking a group selfie with friends while hiking, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has got you covered as it can stand on its own without additional props.

Staying in the pink of health

Most of us would include some form of health or fitness-related goal in our list of resolutions. Afterall, health underpins our overall happiness and quality of life.

With the advanced tracking features on the Galaxy Watch4 Classic, which supports more than 90 exercises, you have an accurate and holistic view of your fitness progress over the months, letting you keep track of your progress and set realistic, and achievable goals – whether it’s a new personal best on the squat rack in the gym, or working towards a 5km run.

Of course, health isn’t just about being physically fit. Being able to access vital health data helps us affirm that we are reaping the benefits of regular exercise and healthy eating. To this end, the Galaxy Watch4 series takes remote health data to the next level, featuring a ground-breaking BioActive Sensor that reads blood oxygen level[1] and for the first time, calculates body composition[2]. These are crucial data that give us a better understanding of the overall state of our health.

Self-improvement and productivity 

Productivity will always be a priority at school and at work, whether we’re working remotely or physically present in an office or school. Regardless of your productivity goals, Samsung’s Smart Monitor promises something for everyone.

Fire up Samsung DeX[3] and connect your smartphone to your monitor to experience full mobile productivity – without a laptop in sight! Imagine coming across an interesting tutorial while taking the train on the way to school, and seamlessly resuming the lesson on the big screen.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is the perfect companion for those of us who are looking to be more productive at work by embracing the “work from anywhere” philosophy.

A mobile-working powerhouse, the Galaxy Fold3 5G features the Multi-Active Window[4], which unlocks next-level multi-tasking you never knew was possible in a smartphone – allowing you to open three apps simultaneously on a large 7.6-inch display.

Actualizing your resolutions

Regardless of whether you’re able to fully commit to the New Years’ Resolutions you set out at the start of the year, setting those goals and making a consistent effort to meeting them is half the battle won.

Samsung’s extensive suite of devices are designed to let you focus on the things that matter so you can bring out the best in yourself, whether for work or for play!

[1] The Blood Oxygen (SpO2) feature is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Availability of this feature may vary by market.

[2]Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, or treatment of any medical condition or disease. The measurements are for the user’s personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice. Do not measure your body composition if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant. Measurement results may not be accurate if you are under 20 years old. Availability of this feature may vary by market.

[3] Wireless connection to DeX only available on Galaxy Note20 series, TabS7 series, and Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, sold separately.

[4] Certain applications may not support Multi Active Window.