Samsung M8/M7/M5 Brightness Control on Mac (Smart Monitor Guide)

Samsung Smart Monitors are incredibly popular amongst Mac users - they work as a standalone smart display, look great on your desk, and work well for both work and play.

DisplayBuddy now fully supports Samsung's Smart Monitor lineup with brightness, contrast, and volume controls directly from your Mac.

Control Samsung M8, M7, M5 Brightness on Mac

DisplayBuddy provides seamless control for all Samsung Smart Monitor models, including:

• Samsung M8 (M80B, M80C) - 4K Smart Monitor with SlimFit Camera
• Samsung M7 (M70B, M70C) - 4K Smart Monitor
• Samsung M5 (M50B, M50C) - Full HD Smart Monitor
• Samsung ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) - 5K Smart Monitor
• Samsung Smart TVs with compatible control protocol

Setting up Samsung Smart Monitor Control

To set up your Samsung Smart Monitor:

1. Make sure your Samsung Smart Monitor and your Mac are connected to the same Wi-Fi network
2. Open DisplayBuddy and click on Settings > Samsung Smart TV Control
3. Click Scan for Devices to find your Samsung Smart Monitor
4. Select your monitor from the list and click Connect
5. Your Samsung TV will show a confirmation dialog - accept it to complete the setup

Controlling Your Samsung Smart Monitor

Once connected, you can control:

• Brightness: Adjust the backlight brightness of your Samsung display
• Contrast: Fine-tune the contrast ratio
• Volume: Control the built-in speakers or connected audio devices

Setting the Control Mode

You can choose between different control modes for your Samsung Smart Monitor in DisplayBuddy's preferences.

Resetting the Connection

If you need to reset the connection, simply go to Settings > Samsung Smart TV Control and click Disconnect, then reconnect following the steps above.

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Samsung Smart Monitors supported include the M5, M7, M8 series, as well as Samsung Smart TVs that support the same control protocol.