How do you install a TV on a wall mount?
Emily Wilson
Updated on March 01, 2026
How do you install a TV on a wall mount?
Connect the wall bracket on the TV bracket, as if they were already installed on the wall — they should lock together tight. Measure the difference between the height of the TV and the top of the bracket. Transfer the measurement to the wall to ensure the top of the TV is where you want it on the wall.
How do you attach a TV to a wall?
If you have some space between the wall and the TV, attach the cable box to the back of the TV with cable ties. This is possible if the back of your TV or its mounting bracket has some places to thread the cable ties through. You could also use adhesive hanging strips to attach the cable box to the wall behind the TV.
How to mount a TV on the wall?
1) Screw the vertical brackets from the mount onto the back of your TV. 2) Secure the brackets to the mount on the wall. Look for the clips or hooks on the bracket that attach to the mount on your wall. 3) Plug the TV’s power cord into the upper power extender receptacle. 4) Use the extension cable to plug the lower receptacle into an existing outlet. 5) Attach the AV cables to the back of your TV and your devices.
How do I hang a wall TV?
Complete the Project. If running the cables behind the wall, do so before hanging the television. Either way, connect all the cables and the power cords at the back of the flat screen. Hang the flat screen on the wall mount by fitting the brackets in place.
What is a TV Mount?
TV Mounts. Fixed mounts, also called flat mounts or low-profile mounts, let your TV hang flat against the wall. Tilt mounts have a similar setup but allow the TV to be tilted up or down for a better viewing angle. Swivel mounts provide a larger range of motion, allowing you to swivel the TV as well as tilting it up or down.