Things to consider before mounting your Samsung TV on a wall

These days, TVs are in almost every room in 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 factors in mind as you make your decision.

Structural integrity

Your TV is heavy, and the wall you choose for mounting must be able to support it. Your wall mount should be attached to a stud. In most cases, this won't be a problem, but depending on the house, you may find that the space between studs makes it difficult to mount a TV. If you don't attach the mount to a stud, you can use drywall anchors (toggle bolts), but you need to make sure the wall can hold the weight of the TV.

Mounting your TV above a fireplace

We do not recommend mounting your TV over a fireplace. Your primary concern will be the heat; Samsung TVs should never exceed 104°F. Before you even think of mounting a TV above your fireplace, light a fire and check the temperature first.

If you have a wood-burning fireplaces, ash could accumulate on the TV and its vents. You may be cleaning the TV much more often because of it.

Also keep in mind that if you mount your TV above a 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 box, game console, or Roku sitting on your mantle next to your family photos?

Putting a TV in the bathroom

In general, you should not put your Samsung TV in extremely hot, cold, humid, or dusty places. Consequently, we recommend that you do not install your Samsung TV in a bathroom or any other room with high humidity.

Finding a place for your cable box, Xbox, and other boxes... (Blu-ray player, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, etc.)

If you're only 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 a plan to corral that mass of cords hanging from the 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.

Height may be the most important thing to consider when you mount your TV. First, think about the room itself. Is the TV going in your living room, a home bar, or a game room? If you are going to be watching from bar stools, then it needs to be mounted high enough for comfortable viewing from that height. But if you'll be standing around a pool table and watching TV, you'll want to mount it even higher since you will watch it primarily while standing. You may also want the option to angle it down, if you decide to sit.

Note: Make sure you don't forget the piece of furniture you may be placing under your TV. Depending on the size of your TV, the default height of 42 inches may not allow enough space for a table or cabinet. If not, mount the TV about 4 to 6 inches above the furniture. (This is about the same height you would hang a mirror above a dresser.)

Samsung TVs are VESA compliant and work with any wall mount that is also VESA compliant and designed for the TV's size. We have several wall mounts available on our accessories page. The best part is that the wall mount you purchase comes with all of the screws, spacers, and washers that you need to install it. The following information can help you determine what kind of mount you should get based on the size of your TV.

Note: For information specific to your model, see the user manual for your TV.

It's always best to make sure you have the right mount for the size and style of your TV and to use the screws that are included with the mount. However, if you ever need replacement screws, you can purchase them from Samsung Parts. There are also universal TV mounting screw kits available from Amazon that include wall mount screws in every size.

Now you're ready to mount your TV. While this can be a fairly easy DIY project, please don't do it all by yourself! Make sure you have someone to help you when it comes time to lift the TV. If at any time you don't feel comfortable completing this project, there are many professional options available.

Tools needed

These are the tools you'll need, with links to suggested examples:

Install a standard wall mount

Install a No Gap Wall Mount

Install the Mini Wall Mount

Mount the 2021 Frame TV without a template