USB-C and HDMI ports on your Samsung monitor

Samsung Smart Monitors also come with one standard HDMI port and an HDMI (ARC) port. With the regular port, you can connect external devices, such as other monitors, a gaming system, or a laptop, to the monitor and display their media.

The HDMI (ARC) port is a little different. It allows you to use the port as either a normal input or an audio output. That means you can connect audio devices, like a soundbar, with only one HDMI cable, instead having to connect multiple ones. It’s very convenient and gives you more freedom with your monitor and device setup.

While ports and cables will always be very important, connecting devices wirelessly is definitely more convenient. With newer Galaxy phones, the DeX feature lets you wirelessly connect your phone to a monitor. Not only that, you'll be able to control your phone, open its apps, and use a desktop-like experience on the monitor. It's great for multitasking or enlarging items that are usually hard to see on a phone's small screen.