Dead Level TV MountingHand-picked · Highly rated · Austin, TX
Recommended TV gear
Soundbars, cables, power and the small parts that finish off a mounted TV. Every pick is well reviewed by a large number of buyers and chosen for how it works on a wall-mounted TV.
Looking for a mount? I bring one rated for your TV's size and weight (fixed $49, tilting $59, full-motion from $79), so mounts aren't on this list. Hiding the wires is part of the install too: see hiding TV wires.
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Soundbars
TV speakers are small and point backwards. A soundbar is the biggest upgrade most setups can get, and I'll mount it under the TV on the same visit (+$59).
Bose TV Speaker
Compact and focused on clear dialogue. One HDMI ARC cable to the TV. A good fit for bedrooms and apartments.
Check price on Amazon →TCL S55H 2.1 with wireless subwoofer
Dolby Atmos and a separate wireless sub at an entry-level price. The sub can sit anywhere near an outlet.
Check price on Amazon →Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus (3.1)
A dedicated center channel keeps voices clear, with Dolby Atmos and a built-in subwoofer in one bar.
Check price on Amazon →Samsung HW-B630F 3.1 with subwoofer
A 3.1 bar and wireless sub from Samsung, an easy match if your TV is a Samsung.
Check price on Amazon →Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Small enough for under almost any TV, with Dolby Atmos and the Sonos app. You can add a sub or rear speakers later.
Check price on Amazon →Sonos Sub Mini
The add-on subwoofer for a Sonos Beam. Wireless, so it only needs a power outlet.
Check price on Amazon →HDMI cables and adapters
Cheap cables are fine for most things. Anything going inside a wall, or feeding a game console at 4K/120, should be certified, because swapping it later means opening the wall again.
UGREEN 8K HDMI 2.1 cable, 6.6 ft
Certified Ultra High Speed (48 Gbps). Handles 4K/120 for PS5 and Xbox, and eARC to a soundbar.
Check price on Amazon →Cable Matters certified 8K HDMI cable, 9.8 ft
The same certified spec in a longer length, for when the console sits a few feet from the screen.
Check price on Amazon →Highwings 50 ft fiber optic HDMI, CL3 in-wall rated
For long runs across a room or through a wall. CL3 is the rating meant for inside walls. Fiber HDMI only works one way, so the 'source' end goes to the player and the 'display' end to the TV.
Check price on Amazon →Cable Matters right-angle HDMI 2.1 adapters (90/270)
On a flush or tilting mount the HDMI plug can press against the wall. A right-angle adapter turns it sideways and takes the strain off the TV's port.
Check price on Amazon →Power and surge protection
A wall-mounted TV still needs clean power, and the plug behind it has to fit in a tight space.
SUPERDANNY flat-plug surge protector, 10 ft
The flat plug sits close to the outlet, which matters behind a TV hung tight to the wall or behind a console.
Check price on Amazon →Anker 2000J surge protector power strip
For the media console: 2000-joule surge protection, plenty of outlets and USB charging.
Check price on Amazon →Streaming devices
A streaming device hidden behind the TV keeps the wall clean and is usually faster than the TV's built-in apps.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Plugs straight into an HDMI port, so it disappears behind a mounted TV.
Check price on Amazon →Roku Ultra
Roku's top player. Simple menus, an Ethernet port for a steady connection, and a voice remote.
Check price on Amazon →Google TV Streamer 4K
The Google TV interface, a good fit if your home already runs on Google.
Check price on Amazon →TotalMount for Apple TV
Already have an Apple TV? This holds it behind the TV, so the box isn't left sitting on a shelf.
Check price on Amazon →Finishing touches
Govee TV LED backlight (55"–65")
A glow behind a wall-mounted TV looks great and is easier on the eyes in a dark room. Choose the length for your size.
Check price on Amazon →Samsung Frame bezels
Swap the Frame's border for teak, white or metal. Match the bezel to your Frame's screen size AND model year, as they changed over time.
Check price on Amazon →iBirdie outdoor TV cover
For patio TVs. Austin sun and storms are hard on electronics. Choose the size that fits your screen.
Check price on Amazon →GE backlit universal remote
One remote for the TV, soundbar and streaming box, with buttons you can see in the dark.
Check price on Amazon →JOTO cable management sleeves
Bundles the mess of cords behind the media console into one neat sleeve.
Check price on Amazon →Screen Mom screen cleaner
Made for screens, unlike household glass cleaner, which can damage a TV's coating.
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