The best height for a wall-mounted TV puts the center of the screen at about eye level when you are seated. That is lower than many people expect.
Mounting too high is one of the most common setup mistakes, and it strains your neck over a long movie.
The Basic Rule
Sit in your normal viewing seat and measure from the floor to your eye level. For most living room seating, that is roughly 40 to 45 inches. Mount the TV so the center of the screen sits at or just above that height.
For a 55-inch TV, the bottom of the screen ends up around 24 to 28 inches off the floor in many setups, but measure for your own seating.
Adjusting for Your Room
Taller seating, such as a bar stool or a recliner pushed back, changes the ideal height. If you often watch lying down in a bedroom, mount the TV higher or use a tilting mount.
In rooms with several seats, aim for the center-most seat. For layout help, see best room layouts for home theater setups.
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When You Must Mount High
Sometimes a high position is unavoidable, such as over a fireplace or in a bar. A tilting or pull-down mount angles the screen toward your eyes and reduces glare.
Higher mounting also hurts picture quality, since many TVs lose contrast and color at steep angles, particularly VA panels; see OLED vs QLED vs LED.
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Consider the Soundbar and Center Speaker
If you plan to add a soundbar, leave room below the TV for it. A center speaker should sit as close to the screen as possible.
See soundbar placement tips and home theater speaker placement.
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Test Before You Drill
Use painter’s tape or cut a cardboard template the size of your TV and tape it to the wall. Sit where you usually watch and check the height.
Once it feels right, mark the studs and mount. See TV wall mounting mistakes and how to hide TV cables for the next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How high should I mount my TV?
Center the screen at your seated eye level, which is often around 40 to 45 inches from the floor.
Is it bad to mount a TV too high?
It can cause neck strain and reduce picture quality at steep angles. Use a tilting mount if you must go higher.
How high should a TV be in a bedroom?
Slightly higher than a living room, since you may watch from bed. A tilting mount helps.
Does screen size change the height?
The center of the screen stays near eye level, so larger TVs extend higher and lower around that center point. See TV size guide.
Should I put a TV above a fireplace?
Only if heat and height are acceptable. Check the manufacturer’s guidance or consider an alternate location.
