10 reasons to pick a smart monitor over a regular monitor

Traditional monitors do one job, and they do it quite well. But there are plenty of reasons why you might want a monitor that does more. A smart monitor like the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC provides so many versatile usage options that it just might become your go-to screen for work, play, and entertainment. Here are ten reasons why you might be better off selecting a smart monitor over a traditional monitor for your next display.

A smart monitor simplifies and declutters your space

Many people have a private space that’s their go-to location for not only work and everyday computing, but also relaxation and entertainment. To feel productive, calm, and re-energized in this room, most folks need a tidy, organized environment. The ZenScreen Smart gives you vital tools for decluttering this space.

It starts with rich wireless casting support that frees you from cables stretching across your desk. You’ll have seamless connections through Miracast or Chromecast to multiple devices, including PCs and smartphones. Whether you want to share a video that you found on your phone, present content from your laptop, or get a closer look at a spreadsheet on the MS27UC’s 27-inch screen, this smart monitor makes it easy. Switching between these different sources is seamless, too. With a traditional monitor, you can only change sources through the on-screen display (OSD) menu. With the MS27UC, you use the bundled remote control instead.

Even when you need to connect a device to the monitor’s DisplayPort or HDMI ports, you’ll be able to route the wires unobtrusively thanks to the cable management channel built into the display stand. The stand itself keeps the display steady within a small footprint to leave more of your desk space open.

The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC is especially well-suited for anyone who uses a laptop as their primary PC. Its full-function USB Type-C is wired for 90W Power Delivery, allowing it to recharge your laptop while simultaneously accepting a display signal and connecting your PC to any peripherals plugged into the integrated USB Hub — all through a single cable rather than a clump of wires.

A smart monitor adds intelligent luxury to any space

There are many places around your home or apartment where you might want to have a display, but standard monitors often look out of place away from your home office. A smart monitor like the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, on the other hand, is crafted with an elegant, understated design that that’s a comfortable fit for just about any room of your house.

It starts with a matte Lightning Silver finish that complements modern devices and contemporary spaces. A fabric woven from two-tone knitted yarn provides a contrasting texture and creates a layered, intricate look. And the stand pairs a minimalist aesthetic with an ergonomic design. Its 100-mm height adjustment range helps you get the screen at just the right height.

You’ll likely want to keep the MS27UC’s remote control handy, but you may not always want it to be visible — or worse, lost in the couch cushions. The monitor features a convenient rear storage space that’ll not only hold the remote, but even a wireless keyboard and mouse.

 Android TV™ OS lets you kick back with your favorite shows

An ordinary monitor will do for basic productivity tasks, but a smart monitor is better equipped for entertainment. The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC gives you breathtaking levels of detail with a 4K (3840×2160) resolution across a 27-inch panel. 99% coverage of the sRGB color gamut ensures vibrant, lush colors, and its VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification attests to its boosted contrast and brightness.

Clear, rich sound is equally important for immersive entertainment. The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC elevates your gaming and movie-watching experiences with dual front-facing 5-watt speakers certified by the audio experts at Harman Kardon.

The MS27UC puts endless entertainment at your fingertips with Android TV™ OS. Featuring an extensive library of over 10,000 apps, personalized entertainment experiences with support for multiple user accounts, and easy tracking of your favorite shows with Google Watchlist, Google TV gives you great streaming options right out of the box.

It’s hard to relax when you have to get up out of your seat every few minutes to change what’s on the screen. This smart monitor untethers you with a bundled remote control with voice control powered by Google Assistant. Use voice control to search apps, browse live TV, or find that one YouTube video that you’re looking for, all without picking up a mouse or keyboard.

The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC lets you control two devices at the same time using one mouse and keyboard

The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC has a trick up its sleeve that many monitors don’t. It allows you to control multiple devices using a single mouse and keyboard.*

For anyone who routinely multitasks with more than one device, this functionality can be a game-changer. Rather than switching your attention back and forth between your laptop and your smartphone, for example, you can split the screen of the MS27UC into two sections so that you can simultaneously view the content from each device. What’s more, you can actually control both devices with the same mouse and keyboard for seamless multitasking.**

A smart monitor lets you explore Google Play Games on a large screen

With all the enthusiasm out there for PC gaming and the latest gaming consoles, the smartphone gaming market can get lost in the wash. Yet smartphone gaming arguably has the greatest reach out of all the platforms available today. At any moment, you can pull your phone out of your pocket and fill some down time with your favorite title.

Take the time to dig into the games available on your smartphone, and you might be surprised by the quality and depth that you’ll find. We’ve come a long way since Fruit Ninja and Angry Birds. On the Google Play Store, you’ll find industry heavyweights like Minecraft. You can get competitive with Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Among Us, and Rocket League. You’ll have your choice of adrenaline-fueled racing games, engrossing adventures of discovery, deep role-playing games, and more.

Many of these games deserve a larger canvas than your smartphone can provide. That’s what you’ll get with a smart monitor like the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC through convenient access to Google Play Games. Connect a controller and you’ll be off to the races. On its luscious 27-inch display, you’ll be better able to appreciate the artistry that goes into many of these games — and maybe get a competitive advantage while you’re at it.

A smart monitor lets you move seamlessly from your smartphone to a big screen

Perhaps you’ve had the experience of finding content on your smartphone that you want to share with nearby family and friends, but it’s not all that convenient to have everyone huddled around a smartphone together. Or maybe you’ve run across an especially engaging video while scrolling through your feed, and wished it was easier to watch it on a larger screen.

The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC gives you a seamless way to grab content from your device and enjoy it on a more immersive, sharable display. With support for both Miracast and Chromecast, it easily connects to a wide range of devices, making it simple to share photos with friends, watch trailers for upcoming shows and movies, or dig into the content of your favorite streamer.

A smart monitor brings endless entertainment and versatile connectivity to spaces where a PC won’t fit

Many folks like to have a screen of some sort in their kitchen for entertainment or recipes while they cook. But a bulky PC doesn’t fit this scenario very well. Laptops work okay, but take up counter space that you might need for other things. A wall-mounted television can keep you entertained, but it’s not as versatile or useful.

A smart monitor like the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, on the other hand, gives you convenient access to both online recipes and your favorite entertainment, all without taking up unnecessary space. The MS27UC’s thin display and compact base ensure that it doesn’t need much room on your counter, and its compatibility with standard 100x100mm VESA wall mounts means that it doesn’t even need to claim any counter space at all.

And the kitchen is just one place where a smart monitor might be the perfect choice. In a workshop, studio, dorm room, and many other locations, a smart monitor’s versatility and space-saving design might be just what you’re looking for.

The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC kickstarts your livestreaming ambitions

Here’s a feature that you won’t find on every smart monitor out there. The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC includes the ASUS-exclusive Multi-Platform Streamer Plus app. This beginner-friendly tool provides people who are new to livestreaming a simple way to get started. Through its focused and clear interface with well-integrated functions, you’ll be connecting with online audiences in no time.

You might be surprised by the robust options included in the Multi-Platform Streamer Plus app’s feature set. It makes it easy to stream live content simultaneously to multiple platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and more. You can connect up to two cameras, stream to up to four platforms simultaneously, and extend your reach using the custom RTMP feature that allows for streaming to platforms beyond the ones that are integrated into the app. If you’re looking for an easy way to build an online streaming presence, look no further than the MS27UC.

A smart monitor lets you complete basic productivity tasks without a PC

Here’s something a smart monitor like the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC can do that you might not expect: it can handle a wide range of the productivity tasks for which many people purchase a full PC.

That’s because you’ll be able to open a web browser on your smart monitor for easy access to a huge range of resources. You can browse to Google Workspace to use Gmail, Drive, Meet, and Calendar, you can get work done in your Microsoft 365 , and so much more. All you’ll need to do is hook up a mouse and keyboard to the MS27UC and you’ll be ready to go.

It’s worth noting that this might be especially valuable if you need to set up a parent or a grandparent for hassle-free access to email and the web. The Google TV platform will handle security with automatic updates, and voice control powered by Google Assistant will make it easy for them to get where they want to go, and they’ll be able to use the same system for entertainment.

The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC supports your health and the health of the environment

In many ways, a smart monitor like the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC is built for healthy living. Part of that is ergonomics. Unless you’ve propped up your laptop on a tall stand, you’ll have less neck fatigue during extended use when you’re looking at a display positioned at a comfortable height rather than peering downward constantly at a laptop screen.

But the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC isn’t just good for your posture. It’s good for your eyes, too. TÜV-certified flicker-free and low blue light technologies make it comfortable to use the MS27UC for a full day of work — and an evening of entertainment afterward.

The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC also features some of our latest advancements toward sustainability. It’s made via an exclusive insert-molding process to keep its weight down and to create a thin profile, while also cutting down on materials used. What’s more, the monitor is shipped in sustainable FSC® Mix-certified packaging. This lightweight, eco-friendly, paper-based packaging is designed to keep overall volume as low as possible for more efficient shipping.

A smart monitor brings your digital worlds together

The versatility of a smart monitor like the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC is truly off the charts. Combining the functionality of a desktop PC display with the easy control and huge app library of Google TV, a smart monitor gives you incredible possibilities for entertainment and productivity alike.

The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC’s above-and-beyond support for wireless casting gives it even more potential. You’ll have unbounded options for connecting PCs, peripherals, and more with its extensive port selection. And its elegant, understated design will make it an easy fit with the decor of any room in your house. Purchase one of these displays for yourself to see how it can transform your everyday work and entertainment.

*Keyboard and mouse control may not be supported in some apps. Please make sure your keyboard and mouse are connected to the monitor.

**Requires devices with MiraCast, please check your devices for capability