What is Samsung Display Manager

Samsung Display Manager (SDM) supports Samsung monitors released in 2023 and later, as well as all Samsung Smart Monitors.

The application requirements are:

• Monitor: Samsung models released in 2023 or later; Smart Monitor models support only a subset of SDM features, such as Floating Menu and Split Screen. Advanced functions like Picture/Game settings, KVM, and firmware updates are not available.

• Mobile: Supported only on Samsung Galaxy devices.

• Operating system: Windows 10 or later; macOS 12.0 or higher is required but some features are only available on Windows.

• Screen Color Match: Supported on all 2023 and later Samsung models with Scaler (not supported on JDM models).

• MAPT: Not supported when dual monitors are connected.

• Additional software: .NET Framework 4.8 required for Windows.

• Languages supported: English, Korean, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. Additional languages may be added in the future.

Samsung Display Manager (SDM) provides a variety of menus and tools for managing monitors, with available functions depending on the type of connected monitor.

(1) Floating Menu: Displays quick-access options when you move the mouse pointer to the edge of the screen. This allows you to reach important functions without opening the full application, making on-the-fly adjustments more convenient.

(2) Split Screen: Divides the display into multiple grids, ranging from two to six sections. This is useful for multitasking by keeping applications organised and visible side by side.

(3) Picture: Adjusts display settings such as brightness, contrast, sharpness, and picture modes. You can also set different picture modes for specific applications, which automatically apply when the app is opened.

(4) Game: Provides settings tailored for gaming, including Adaptive-Sync, response time, Black Equalizer, and virtual aim point. These options help improve visual clarity, reduce lag, and customise targeting aids.

(5) PIP/PBP: Lets you display two sources on the same screen in Picture-in-Picture or Picture-by-Picture mode. This is ideal for monitoring two inputs simultaneously and adjusting their size or position.

(6) KVM: Allows you to control multiple PCs with a single keyboard and mouse. It’s especially useful for switching between systems quickly without extra peripherals.

(7) General: Includes functions such as importing/exporting monitor setups, updating firmware, configuring MAPT, and resetting the monitor. These tools support easier maintenance and ensure your monitor operates with the latest enhancements. For details, see Other functions.

• Screen Color Match: Synchronises the color settings across multiple compatible Samsung monitors. This ensures consistent color reproduction for design, video editing, or any workflow requiring accurate visuals. This feature requires Screen Color Match app installed on a Samsung Galaxy device. Follow the steps below to use the feature.

• Adjusting Taskbar Brightness: Detects the position and size of the taskbar and adjusts its brightness to prevent display issues, especially on OLED displays.

• Opening Windows Settings: Provides a quick link to open the Windows system settings directly from SDM for easy configuration changes.

• Enabling Auto Run SDM: Allows SDM to start automatically when your computer boots, keeping monitor control readily accessible.

• About SDM: Shows the current version, open-source licenses, and copyright information for the software.

• Running SDM through the System Tray Icon: Lets you launch SDM quickly from the notification area without searching for the application.

The General menu provides essential tools for managing the setup of Samsung regular monitors, such as firmware updates, importing or exporting monitor settings, and more. This menu is disabled when a Samsung Smart Monitor or a non-Samsung monitor is connected.

• Firmware update: Update the monitor’s firmware through Samsung Display Manager (SDM):

• Import/Export Setup: Save monitor settings to a file and apply them to another monitor, or restore settings from a saved file. This helps standardize or recover configurations across multiple monitors.

• MAPT: Change the monitor’s MAC address to match a PC’s for certain network or security environments. MAPT is useful in enterprise environments where device authentication is based on MAC addresses. It changes the monitor’s MAC to match the PC’s, enabling secure LAN access.

• Reset All: Resets all current monitor settings to their factory default values. Use this option if you need to return the monitor to its original configuration.

1. To install Samsung Display Manager

Step 1. Run Samsung Display Manager. The program automatically detects the connected monitors and displays their numbers in the center of each screen.

Step 2. Select the connected monitor from the list.

Step 3. Choose the desired menu from the left panel and adjust settings as needed.