At what height should you hang the TV?

Most often, the installation height of a TV raises questions even among those who are well versed in the features of a particular digital or household appliance. The thing is that the opinions of family members often do not coincide. This is precisely why it is often necessary to take into account not only some purely technical parameters, but also the opinion of almost every person living in the apartment.

At what height from the floor is it customary to hang a TV on the wall?

In fact, there are no strict rules for the height of mounting a TV on the wall. We can say that there are only recommendations that can be taken into account, or you can do without them. These recommendations are made solely on the basis of the technical characteristics of the devices, as well as medical research, however, taking into account the fact that health is a purely individual topic, when choosing the TV height setting, it is best to focus on personal feelings and then study the recommendations.

At what level should a TV be hung on the wall? The number of televisions in a house or apartment also does not matter. Therefore, among the most important factors we can note only the purpose of the premises, as well as the personal wishes of family members.From this article you can learn not only about recommendations, but also about what everyday tricks you should use to ensure that TV installation is easy and quick.

TV installation height in the living room

At what height should I hang a TV in the living room? The living room is a favorite place for entertaining friends and family. It is in this room that various holidays are celebrated. It is not surprising that most people have their TV here.

In addition, the living room is a favorite place to relax. People come here after work to stretch out on the sofa and watch TV for a couple of hours. This means that in the living room the TV can be viewed from a variety of points and from almost any angle. This is why it is so important that the height of the TV from the floor in the living room is 1.2 - 1.4 m. This will be an ideal option, because in this case you can watch TV either standing or from the sofa, from the table or even leaning against the wall. When there are a large number of guests in the room, sooner or later someone leaves the table and starts walking around the room or simply stops in some place to better see the other person.

In order to calculate as accurately as possible the height at which you need to hang the TV, you need to know about three factors:

1. What is the screen diagonal?
2. The average height of everyone who is usually in the room.
3. From what place will they watch TV most often? It may not be a sofa or a table.

It is quite natural that if you plan to watch TV from the sofa, then the height may be slightly smaller. If you need to watch TV from a table, then you will have to hang the equipment a little higher.If it seems too difficult to determine the best place, you can try sitting on the sofa and then look at the wall.

There are also a number of medical tips that can be called quite useful:

1. The head of those who look at the screen for a long time should under no circumstances be thrown back in any way. This can lead to increased stress on the entire cervical spine. Moreover, if you watch it for a long time, your neck will start to hurt. In this case, watching TV will be accompanied by headaches.
2. The distance from the screen to the eyes can be calculated. In particular, it should be proportional to the screen size. What exact proportion are we talking about? The answer is: 1 to 2. This means that if the screen diagonal reaches 1 meter, then the distance should be approximately 2 meters. This proportion does not look too complicated, so it is recommended to remember it. It can greatly make the life of the average TV viewer who is going to spend hours on end watching the screen.

IMPORTANT ADVICE! The very central part of the screen should be located directly opposite the viewer's eyes. This is very important, otherwise your eyes will get tired quickly.

During installation, you need to remember that TV can cause vision impairment. This is especially important in the case of young children. The thing is that the cervical spine can also be involved in the viewing process. Therefore, incorrect positioning of the TV can cause not only poor vision, but also numerous posture problems. Largely because of this, in Russia there are a large number of children who cannot boast of the first group of health.

Also, do not fall for the tricks of furniture manufacturers and install the screen in a special niche.This is a bad idea, because many sectional manufacturers have nothing in mind other than saving money. They place the niche at a height that is convenient for them (for production or economic reasons). In this case, the height of the screen will not meet either medical or any other requirements. If the niche seems comfortable, then you need to sit on the sofa and look at the place where the TV will be installed. If there is no question of any discomfort, then you don’t have to worry, because in this case everything is normal.

TV installation height in the bedroom

1. The bedroom is a special place in any house or apartment. It's common to relax here. The installation height of the screen in such a room directly depends on the arrangement of furniture, as well as its parameters. It is advisable to install the display on the wall. The best option is perpendicular to the bed. In this case, you can watch a movie even while lying down or in another position.
2. Under no circumstances should you experiment and install the TV in parallel. This is a big mistake, because then your eyes will get tired much faster.
3. The center of the TV should be directly in front of the eyes if we are talking about the “sitting” position. It wouldn't hurt to tilt the screen at least 30 degrees. Therefore, tilting is an ideal solution if you need to ensure that the LCD TV does not lose contrast and the image is not too dark. This advice does not apply to devices whose monitor is made using a different technology, however, LCD screens have this feature, so it’s bad not to know about it. By tilting the screen, you can watch your favorite movie even while lying down.

How to place a TV in a nursery

At what distance from the floor should I hang the TV? In the case of a children's room, you need to pay special attention to the baby's growth. The television panel should be positioned so that during the game the child cannot touch it with either his hands or his head.

You also need to take into account the active games that your baby enjoys. If we are talking about a boy of seven or eight years old, then he can easily break the glass of the TV if he plays basketball right in his room. It is possible that it would be better to abandon the TV in the nursery altogether, because broken glass can cause injury to the baby.

Most children's active lives mean that they can watch TV from a variety of places in the room:

1. From the floor.
2. From the sofa.
3. From the crib.
4. Standing somewhere in the middle or corner of the room.
5. From the table.
6. From a standing position.

At what height should the TV be hung? The decor of the room also matters. If there are a lot of low chairs in the room, then it is best to hang the TV lower. Otherwise, the child will be uncomfortable and his vision may be seriously damaged.

Choosing fasteners for installing a TV

Before hanging a TV, you need to study all the most popular types of fasteners. It would be a good idea to read the instructions carefully. Moreover, some even open YouTube video hosting and try to find video instructions there. This is a great idea because it makes installing the screen even easier.

Typically, only 3 types of brackets are used for installation:

1. Universal.
2. Tough.
3. Inclined.

Universal brackets are considered the most convenient, however, their price will scare off many. This is precisely why buyers often choose rigid or inclined brackets.Rigid ones are best suited for situations where you need to install the screen permanently and without the ability to adjust the viewing angle. Tilt brackets are an ideal solution for those who would like to adjust the height of the screen. It’s safe to say that you shouldn’t buy rigid brackets, because then the device will be fixed strictly in one position.

How to hang a TV yourself

At what height should I hang the TV on the wall? If the buyer of a TV does not trust the technicians and wants to install it himself, then to complete this task you need not only to study the instructions, but to be careful and even ingenious during installation. You also need to prepare for installation by taking a drill or hammer drill.

1. First you need to choose a place where the screen will be installed. It must be a wall that can support a weight of more than 25 kg.
2. A set of hardware that is needed to install the wall bracket element is usually included in the kit, so most often you just need to drill a hole and then install the profile.
3. Then you need to secure another part of the bracket to the panel.
4. When everything is ready, you need to start installing the TV. After this, the installation will be completed, and the master will be able to enjoy watching his favorite movie.

ADVICE! To make a hole in concrete, you need to use a concrete drill. If we are talking about a wooden wall or drywall, then you can use a special wood drill. This will be quite enough.