At what height should the TV be hung on the wall?

What to consider when determining the height?

The main task of the TV on the wall is to watch it, that is, the height should be suitable for all viewers. Therefore, first of all, evaluate - from what position do you plan to watch the programs? If this is a sofa, then you need to take into account the standard position of a person - sitting or reclining. Place the TV screen at eye level.

What are the dangers of improper installation of the TV:

• Higher than necessary. The head is constantly thrown back, the neck muscles are tense. Headaches, spasms occur.
• Lower than needed... The head is down. There may be pain in the cervical spine, headaches.
• Closer than you need... Sitting too close means increasing the load on the eyes by several tens of times, which will lead to deterioration of vision.
• Further than necessary... You will have to constantly strain your eyes, it will be uncomfortable, you will not see the details.

The distance from the seat to the screen is just as important as the height from the floor. Classic formula:

Screen distance = Display diagonal * 2

That is, for a 48 ”panel (corresponding to ~ 122 cm), the gap is 244 cm.

Basic rules for placing a TV:

• position the display so that the center line is opposite the eyes;
• install the bracket with the ability to adjust the position if you want to observe the gears from different places;
• do not place the TV on a wall above appliances that emit heat (fireplace, radiator, hob);
• take into account the height of the household, the height of the furniture seats, calculating the distance from the floor - the average value is 80-120 cm.

A TV above the floor is placed in two ways:

1. On furniture... Or inside it (in a wall niche, a slide). The method is less flexible with respect to resizing - you need to calculate in advance at what level the niche should be located, how wide, and how high it should be for your equipment. When placing on top (on a chest of drawers, a nightstand, a special module), first estimate the recommended height, and then buy a stand.
2. On the wall... Special brackets are used for hanging. A suitable model is selected according to the VESA parameters, that is, the horizontal and vertical distance between the bolts should be the same on the mount, the back of the TV. Brackets can be static (suitable for a well-defined location in rooms when the TV does not need to be moved or tilted), tilted (a great option if you need to install the TV above a suitable level), tilt-swivel (needed for several viewing places - in studios, where one the screen should be visible from the sofa, kitchen, bed), lifting (can change the direction vertically, horizontally).

Calculating the diagonal height of the TV

The screen resolution determines the optimal distance and optimal height. One value will not be enough, it is important to take into account the resolution of the picture. You can independently calculate the recommended placement height using the formula:

Diagonal * k, where k is a factor equal to 2.3 for 720p, 1.6 for 1080p.

For example, to hang a 48 '' TV with 1080p quality, use the formula: 48 * 1.6 = 76.8. This is the optimum height to the center of the screen. The only caveat is that this standard only works to determine the height of the TV in the living room, it is best suited for oversized panels over 40 inches. The larger the technique, the higher it needs to be fixed.

In order not to calculate the dimensions yourself, refer to the table of recommendations:

You can check how accurately you determined the altitude and range using a simple technique. Take a sheet (or several sheets), the size of your TV - fix them on the wall in the intended place, sit opposite for a few minutes. For persuasiveness, you can write or draw something on paper - this way you can check the ability to read small text or consider details, for example.

Height from floor in living room

At what height to hang the TV in the hall depends on all of the above parameters:

• living room size;
• diagonal;
• image quality;
• the height of the sofa.

In addition, one should not forget that the whole family usually gathers in the central room of the house, viewing should be convenient from different places and angles. TV viewing time is also an important factor - the longer continuous use is expected, the clearer it is to calculate at what level to hang the TV. That is, in order to watch full-length films every evening with comfort, without strain on the eyes, the position must be calculated to the nearest centimeter.

Before fixing the TV, decide on its distance, distance from the floor: average height 80-120 cm, distance - 2-3 TV diagonals. Depending on the various parameters of the TV, room, people, some deviations are permissible.

Advice! If you are planning to install a TV in a furniture niche, first decide on the level of placement. Only then order or buy a suitable model.

The place for installation does not have to be determined mathematically, try to go empirically. It is enough to listen to your feelings: sit on the sofa or armchair from where you plan to watch programs. Take the most comfortable position, cover your eyes. Open it, look at the wall - the bracket is hung in the place where you looked first. Such a simple exercise can be done by every adult and small family member, and after the mounting height is determined as the arithmetic average of the number of individual indicators.

The TV in the hall serves not only as a cinema. A common case is the use as a display for various consoles - PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo. If you or your family members love to play, consider this fact before attaching the bracket. It is especially important to check the viewing angle, height, if the location of the players, the distance of the eyes from the screen differs from the usual posture when viewing.

How high should the TV be hung in the bedroom?

The TV here is located opposite the bed, that is, it is planned to watch reclining or lying down. Depending on the arrangement of furniture and the geometry of the room, the viewing point is located at the feet (perpendicular) or to the side (parallel). The second option is less convenient, because you will have to watch while lying on one side.

When deciding at what height to hang the TV in the bedroom, be sure to take into account the angle of its inclination. To do this, use a special adjustable tilting arm, turn it 25-30 ° to the bottom - so even a high placement will not interfere with comfortable viewing. It is not recommended to tilt more than 30 ° - such a viewing angle makes the image darker, which causes discomfort when viewing - the eyes get tired faster, and even vision may deteriorate.

The brackets will fit all TVs, but not every matrix is ​​designed to tilt. For example, on models with TFT, the picture is distorted even with a slight rotation, you need to look at them exclusively directly.

How and at what height to hang a TV with such a matrix? To answer the question, decide on a comfortable position in bed. Then measure the distance from the floor covering to the pupils - the resulting figure will show where the middle of the plasma window should be.

At what height should the TV be hung in the kitchen?

Typical use of the sink in the kitchen is as a background for cooking or during lunchtime. One way or another, they look at the screen itself in fits and starts, so hang the TV on the wall almost as you like.

In the dining area, it is preferable to be located above the table, at a level of 1.2-1.5 meters from the floor. In the work room - above the refrigerator or in any free zone. Consider unsuitable neighborhoods:

• it is considered unacceptable to be placed near heating devices (cooking, oven), wet areas (sink);
• because of the glare of the sun, it is equally uncomfortable to watch TV located on a wall with a window opening or opposite it.

When calculating at what distance from the floor to hang the TV in the kitchen, analyze your habits. If you watch it more often while cooking, calculate the level based on your standing height. Are you used to learning the latest news over a cup of coffee? Set at eye level while sitting.

A tilt-swivel bracket will be useful for the kitchen - then you can use the TV while standing behind the stove or sitting on a chair at the dining table. The panel is installed on the highest suitable point, and simply tilted to look from below. The main thing is to arrange so as to exclude injury when the panel is tilted.

Determine the height in the children's room

Whether a child in an apartment needs his own TV at all, whether it is harmful or useful, is a moot point. Too active children while playing with the ball can injure themselves or drop the LCD. If you are determined to install the LCD, first of all, correctly determine at what height on the wall to hang the TV.

• First, like everything for children, the height should be determined for growth. It is especially important during the active growth phase, otherwise the panel will have to be outweighed every year.
• Secondly, answer yourself the question: for what purpose is the TV installed. Playing the console is one position, watching before going to bed is another.

Rules for the location of the TV in the nursery:

• the position of the lower part should be higher than the height of the child in order to exclude blows during games;
• predominantly the use of static brackets that do not allow the child to move, tilt the TV, in order to avoid damage.

Children usually watch TV while playing or other activities, so it is difficult to determine the basic position. Hang the bracket in front of one of the main seating places (bed, sofa) - and with other options, the baby will figure it out on his own.

In the case of determining a place for a TV, the saying “Measure seven times, cut one” is especially relevant. In order not to spoil the wall with unnecessary holes, check your calculations, only then start installation.