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Where to mount the TV
These days, TVs are in almost every room of the house. Choosing whether to mount the TV or leave it on its stand is going to depend on the room and personal preference. Keep these in mind as you make your decision:
Viewing distance
To calculate the proper viewing distance, take your TV’s size and divide by .55. For instance, the recommended distance is to sit away from a 60-inch TV would be 2.75 metres. If you have less than that, you’d want a smaller TV. In cramped environments, bigger is not always better.
Mounting your TV above a fireplace
You can mount your TV over the fireplace but you may not want to unless you never use the fireplace. Your primary concern will be the heat. TVs should never exceed 40 degrees Celsius. Before you even think of mounting a TV above your fireplace, light a fire and check the temperature first.
Another issue specific to wood burning fireplaces that are actively used is that ash could accumulate on the TV and its vents. You may be cleaning your TV more often because of it. It is also recommend to test and see if there may be heat rising out of the fireplace that may impact the TV. If so, it is recommended to either have the TV recessed or have a mantle to prevent heat hitting the bottom of the TV.
Also keep in mind that if you mount your TV above the fireplace, it will be well above eye level when you’re sitting down. Consider getting a mount that can be angled to make it easier on your neck.
And finally, don’t forget about your devices. Do you really want a cable set-top box, gaming console or media player sitting on your mantle next to your family photos?
Finding a place for your gaming consoles, cable set-top box and other boxes
If you’re going to connect your TV to Wi-Fi and stream content, you just have to worry about the power cord. If you want to connect any external devices, you’ll need to plan to keep the cords tidy when hanging from your TV.Many of our TVs have a One Connect box that connects devices to the TV with one very small wire. For everything else, consider getting some in-wall rated cables and a kit that allows you to run all your cords through the wall to your devices.
How high to mount the TV
If you are mounting your TV in a living room, it’s a good idea to sit in your favourite spot and have a friend measure the distance from the floor to your eye level. If that’s too much trouble, you can mount your TV 1,06 metres from the floor to the centre of the TV. This should meet the expected eye level of someone who is 1.7 metres tall sitting on a standard couch.
