amsung India on Friday announced the launch of Smart Monitor M8, its latest addition to the Smart Monitor series with an upgraded and stylish design. According to the company, the new smart monitor comes with a SlimFit Camera for a seamless video conferencing experience.

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The new Smart Monitor M8 comes in new colors such as Sunset Pink and Spring Green will be available from June 15, 2022, in India at a starting price of Rs 59,999 on Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop, Amazon and all leading retail stores, while the Daylight Blue and Warm White variants will be available later this year.

The brand said that consumers pre-booking Smart Monitor M8 from June 10-14, 2022 will get Galaxy Buds 2 worth Rs 11,999 and Samsung smart wireless keyboard worth Rs 3,499 absolutely free along with an Rs 3,000 instant cart discount. 

Not only this, consumers pre-booking the M8 till 11:59 pm on June 10 can also get BookMyShow and The Body Shop vouchers worth Rs 500 each. Consumers who pre-reserved the M8 can avail Rs 5,000 discount while buying it.  

"The Smart Monitor M8 is from a family of world’s first smart monitors that not only offer a PC-less experience for seamless working, but also allow users to enjoy a variety of OTT services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV via Wi-Fi without connecting to a PC or TV," Samsung India said in a statement. 

"The Smart Monitor M8 allows you to browse the web, edit documents and work on projects, all without the need for a separate PC. With new Workmode, you can also remotely access another PC, use Microsoft 365 programs and even connect to Samsung mobile devices with Samsung DeX for seamless working," the brand further added.

In terms of specifications, the 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 offers both space and work efficiency in an ultra-stylish design. The M8 also includes a height adjustable stand (HAS) that allows users to find the perfect position for every project, movie night or study session.

The thinness of the new model is 11.4mm, about three-quarters slimmer than the previous models. Featuring a sophisticated flat-back design, the M8’s sleek and ergonomic design is inspired by materials found at home adds aesthetic value to a consumer’s living space.

The comes with Smart Hub functionality that allows users to enjoy popular streaming services including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV in real 4K HDR so you can enjoy content exactly as it was intended, without the need to connect to an external device like a PC or TV.

The Smart Monitor M8 comes with a magnetic and detachable SlimFit Cam that can be connected to the monitor while keeping desk space neat without any tangled wires. The SlimFit Cam additionally has Face Tracking and Auto Zoom functions that quickly identifies a person’s face while on display and automatically focus on the subject.

It has an IoT hub called the Smart Things Hub that allows users to connect all IoT devices wirelessly. The SmartThings app allows users to easily track IoT devices throughout their home. The app's intuitive control panel shows all the information provided by other devices connected to the M8 such as lighting switches and plug power.

 Equipped with a high-sensitivity Far Field Voice microphone, the assistant controls devices such as Bixby and Amazon Alexa 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.