Do you want to mount your television? You have more options than ever

an eruption of Recent hot deals on HDTVs, even two-for-one TV deals, may leave you facing a dilemma that’s been with us since the flat-panel era began: Where are you going to mount that thing?

Of course, assembly is not for everyone. All HDTVs come with a stand or legs to support the TV on an entertainment cabinet or any other flat surface. If you’re not interested in having your equipment on a wall, in a configuration that can be moved, or in some newer variation of wall mounting, a free-standing approach is perfectly fine.

But if you really want to get that device going, you might be surprised by some newer options that have emerged since the last time you did this.

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How to approach wall mounting

The wide world of wall mounts starts with the assumption that your new TV is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant. guidelines to find the threaded holes on the back of your TV or monitor. TV stand manufacturers take these measurements into account when telling you what size TV they will accommodate (for example, a stand that works for HDTVs between 37 and 70 inches).

A standard wall mount is a metal bracket that attaches securely to wall studs, along with rails with hooks that screw to the TV. Once everything is installed, the TV with the attached rails slides onto the stand and you have your TV mounted. Variations of this include supports that can extend outwardturn left and right, and lean up and down, allowing for more viewing angles and flexibility. If you’ve only ever used basic TV stands, you’ll love how useful it is to be able to move your giant TV to avoid reflections during certain hours of the day, or pull it out towards you for a closer look. in a large room.

Some wall mounts can also be adjusted via remote control. Motorized supports such as Vivo’s electrical support You can extend your TV out from the wall with the push of a button. MantelMount’s MM815 can raise and lower via remote control and offers 26 inches of height adjustment. Please note: These motorized stands require a power outlet to operate.

If you are trying to place a TV in a space other than a flat surface, there are TV corner stands available also. For high-definition televisions mounted above a fireplace, so-called “drop-down” supports that can be lowered when the fireplace is not in use are another option.