How to wall mount a television set?

Wall-mount TVs have become a popular form of TV installation of late. This installation technique saves floor space and is easy to position as per our comfort. It goes for both compact and spacious areas. Therefore, more TV manufacturers are including wall bracket and mount with the television. Many television sets also include wall mounting magnets which makes it even easier to mount your TV on the wall.

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Most of the time, executives from the TV brand help you to mount your TV on the wall and complete the initial setup. In case, you don’t have such assistance, worry not! You can follow our easy guide to complete the TV installation process.

This guide will cover the following points:

• What will you need to fit a wall-mounted TV?
• How to do TV wall mount installation?
• How to hide wires for wall-mounted TV?

Let’s get right to it.

What will you need to fit a wall-mounted TV?

Mounting a wall TV is quite easy if you have these simple tools.

1.    Power drill

A power drill can help you to mount the TV in lesser time. You can use a screwdriver too, but a power drill ensures speedy and accurate work.

2.    Different drill bits

• Carbide-tipped masonry bit: You need this to make pilot holes in your house’s drywall.
• Phillips head drill bit: It is used to drive the mounting screws.

3.    Level

A Level is used to see if the screws are mounted in a parallel line. If you don’t wish to end up with a crooked or slanted TV, you should use a level to see if everything is aligned. Moreover, this will help you avoid any unnecessary holes in your wall.

4.    TV Mount

Usually, for the newer models, a TV mount is given with the set. If not, you will need to buy a TV mount depending on the size specifications of your TV. You can order the mount online after checking your TV manual.

5.    Painter’s tape

This is optional. Painter’s tape is used to mark things. Once you find the right place, you can use painter’s tape to mark the wall. If you don’t have this, you can use a pencil too.

We also recommend you get a friend or a family member to help you with the process if you don’t wish to end up with an expensive TV mess.

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Now let’s look at the steps involved in how to hang a TV on a wall.

How to do TV wall mount installation?

• You need to decide where you wish to mount the TV. This point is important to maintain the ideal viewing distance from the screen. Most of the experts suggest positioning the TV in the center of the room. Only move the TV after you have decided on the position.
• Locate the exact points where you wish to hang the TV.
• Now take the TV mount or wall bracket and place it on the wall to locate the drill points. Use a level to see if it’s straight or not.
• Once you have located it, use a pencil to mark the places where you will drill the holes.
• Now pick up your power drill and attach a masonry bit to your drill. Now drill where you have marked on the wall.
• After this, put your mount on the wall by drilling the mounting screws into the holes.
• Your wall bracket is now installed on the wall. Next, you need to attach the mounting plate to the TV. For this, locate the mounting plate attachment screws or holes on the back of the TV.
• Remove the screws and attach the mounting plate. Use a Philips screwdriver to put the screws back in.
• Now the mounting plate is attached to the back of the TV and the wall bracket is installed, you can move to the final step of mounting the TV on the wall.
• Lift the TV with a help of your friend and place it carefully on the wall. You will get detailed instructions for this in the TV manual.
• Finally, switch on your TV, put your favorite show on your smart TV box, and enjoy! Your TV is now wall mounted.

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How to hide wires for wall-mounted TV?

There are two ways to hide the wires sticking out of your mounted TV:

• Buy a TV cable cover kit online. You can easily get one on any of the online shopping portals. Use the kit to hide all your cables in a plastic tube that can be attached to the wall.
• In addition, go for cable access plates which will help you route the cables.

Other than that, take a thread or tape, tie all the cables together and tuck them behind some décor, a set-top box, or a shelf. Problem solved! Now, for the last step, add your favourite Airtel DTH 6 months plan or Airtel DTH 1 year plan to your DTH connection and enjoy your TV without any worries!