By TV Installation Pros · Updated September 10, 2026
A bedroom TV needs to work from the position where you actually watch it. A placement that looks balanced while you stand at the doorway may feel awkward once you are on the bed. Start with the bed, pillows and furniture in their usual positions, then plan the bracket and cable route around that view.
1. Choose the wall from your viewing position
Sit or recline as you normally would and look toward the proposed wall. Check whether the screen can face you without a sustained head turn. If two people watch from different sides of the bed, check both positions.
Next, look for reflections from windows and bedside lamps. Check with the curtains in the positions you normally use during the day and evening. A dresser, open wardrobe door or bedroom door should not block the picture or strike the screen.
2. Mark the whole screen before choosing a height
Use the TV's actual width and height, rather than its diagonal size, to mark its outline with painter's tape. View the outline from the bed and move it until the full screen is comfortable to see. Check that bedding or the footboard will not obscure the bottom edge.
There is no single floor-to-screen measurement that suits every bedroom. The bed height, your supported viewing posture, the distance to the wall and the furniture below the TV all affect the result. If you need to keep lifting your chin or changing your pillow position to see the outline, revisit the placement.
Once the screen position is chosen, calculate the bracket position using the TV and mount instructions. The wall plate is not necessarily centred behind the screen: the TV's mounting holes and rails can shift the finished height. Leave room for a soundbar if one will sit below it.
3. Pick a bracket for the angle you need
- Fixed: useful when the TV faces the bed at a comfortable height and you have a workable way to reach the connections.
- Tilting: allows the screen to angle downward when it needs to sit higher, such as above a dresser. Check the actual tilt range and cable clearance.
- Full-motion: useful for an offset wall or more than one viewing position. Check the screen's path as it extends and swivels so it clears furniture and doors.
Check the television's weight and VESA mounting-hole pattern against the bracket specifications. Screen size is only one compatibility detail. The SANUS guide to mount types illustrates the different movements.
4. Confirm what supports the bracket
Identify the wall construction and use a mounting method approved for that structure and bracket. Drywall over wood studs, metal studs, masonry and plaster can require different hardware and preparation. Do not assume that the fixings supplied with a mount suit every wall.
Check the intended drilling area for concealed wiring and plumbing. If you cannot establish the wall support or a safe drilling position, pause and have the installation assessed. For a rental, confirm permission before making holes.
5. Plan power, devices and cable access
Decide where the streaming box, game console or receiver will sit before measuring the cable run. Check that the power lead and signal cables can reach without crossing a doorway or being trapped behind a drawer.
A surface cable cover can keep the run together on the wall. An in-wall route requires suitable cables and a usable cavity. Do not feed an ordinary TV power cord or extension cord into the wall; use an appropriate power arrangement. Have any new or relocated electrical wiring handled by a qualified electrician.
For a moving bracket, allow the cable length specified for its travel and check for pulling or pinching at the hinge points. Keep access to the TV's inputs and the controls or connections of any device placed behind it.
6. Install to the TV and bracket instructions
Once the position, support and cable route are confirmed, follow the manuals for the exact TV and mount. Screw lengths, spacers, pilot holes, fixings and tightening instructions vary by product and wall type.
The basic sequence is to fit the TV-side hardware, secure and level the wall-side bracket, then lift and lock the television onto it as directed. Arrange enough help to handle the screen safely. Complete the mount's retaining screws, clips or locking mechanism before releasing the TV.
The SANUS installation walkthrough shows an example of this sequence. Your own mount's instructions determine the method for your installation.
7. Check the finished setup from the bed
- Watch from your normal position and adjust the permitted tilt or swivel.
- Check that the screen is level and the soundbar has the clearance it needs.
- Open nearby doors and furniture to confirm they clear the TV.
- Test the connected devices, sound and remotes.
- Check the full permitted movement of the bracket without stretching or pinching cables.
A final check from the bed catches practical issues that are easy to miss while standing next to the screen.
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