These days, it is more and more common to have to install a large screen in a small living room or bedroom. Before installation, you must pay attention to several elements, such as the minimum distance from the screen and the ideal height to comfortably watch Netflix or other programs and series in streaming. Another fundamental point is to define whether the TV will remain on the furniture or be fixed to a wall or ceiling support.
For Betanews, fixing the TV to a support, preferably articulated, chosen according to the measurements, dimensions and weight of the TV, is the best option.
"If you place the television on any piece of furniture, which was not made for it, the screen may be at a height that does not allow good viewing"
When you watch TV sitting on the sofa, the center of the screen should remain at eye level, which avoids neck discomfort. As an example, let's take a 60 cm piece of furniture to accommodate a 55 inch screen. The larger the TV, the lower the height of the device from the floor. In the bedroom, the lack of space requires that the TV be installed at a greater height.
The option of a wall bracket brings other advantages. From an aesthetic point of view, it allows the TV to be installed in front of a lacquered panel, a wood or marble effect, which are fashionable and make the room more beautiful. Another problem is also solved: the wiring is completely hidden behind the panel.
Although more expensive than fixed brackets, articulating arms allow more freedom in installation, which can be done by the consumer. Typically, the cost ranges from just under $20 for a universal mount for 26-55 inch screens to over $200 for a model that can accommodate 55-inch TVs like the Vogel full-motion wall mount. The most complete move sideways, up and down, as well as near and away from the wall. This feature can be useful for arranging the TV to provide a better view from the table or to eliminate glare.
This choice requires caution.
"First, eliminate very cheap models, which can endanger the safety of the TV"
“Choose models with four fixing points, which distribute the weight better, and check what material the wall was made of”
Plaster walls can be reinforced with an internal solid wood structure. In this case, another solution is to invest in a ceiling support. The screws to fix the TV to the stand must respect the depth indicated in the manual of the TV to avoid any accident or damage. In the manual you will always find the standard of the holes of your screen, which is important for a perfect fit in the support structure.
Distance from the screen
The average distance recommended by TV industry experts between the screen and the back of the sofa is 2m28 for a 55-inch 4K model.
As personal tastes should also be taken into account, try it yourself in store. Place yourself in front of the TV you like the most, respecting the same distance between the screen and the sofa in your house, and check if you like the experience.
