We pulled the trigger on the Samsung Frame TV few months ago and I’m so glad that we did. To our surprise, this thing was a little harder to install than we expected, partly because we wanted it above a fireplace. So today I’m sharing all the details for how to hang the Samsung 55″ Frame TV.
We pulled the trigger on the Samsung 55″ Frame TV few months ago and I’m so glad that we did. To our surprise, this thing was a little harder to install than we expected, partly because we wanted it above a fireplace. So today I’m sharing all the details for how to hang the Frame TV.
Samsung Frame 55” TV Install
We recently installed the 55 inch Samsung Frame TV to our living room wall above our fireplace. The TV is great and we are so glad we did. However, it didn’t install as smoothly as we had hoped, so here are a few common issues you may encounter if you’re trying to install one too.
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Tip #1: No Need to Find Studs!
Before installing the TV, you may run in to a similar issue as us when you go to try to mount your Samsung Frame TV but the studs don’t line up where you want them. Also, we were mounting the TV against shiplap, which, being only 0.25 inches thick, wouldn’t be able to provide structural support to the mount for the frame TV.
So if we wanted to install the TV directly to studs, our TV would be off center (which was a no go). We searched high and low for a solution to this issue and finally found one that was ideal. We found a device called a toggle bolt.
The toggle bolts allow you to hang very heavy stuff (think 200 pounds) directly to drywall by distributing the weight evenly. We drilled these holes directly in line where we wanted to mount the TV and utilized these toggle bolts as if they were our stud locations. The end product was perfect and super strong.
Tip #2: Hide the Cords
The next issue we had was how to hide the cords and guts of the TV.
The frame TV comes with a large black box that is basically all of the electronic brains of the TV (power inputs, etc). This device is meant to be hidden somewhere while the TV is mounted flush to the wall. This enables the TV to have a super low clearance to the wall giving it the actual framed artwork appearance.
Most people mount the TV above a hutch or tv console so hiding the box isn’t that difficult. We wanted to mount the TV above our fireplace on the wall in our living room so hiding the box was a bit of a challenge.
After some Amazon searching we found the solution. The Sanus in-wall box mount.
This wall box mount goes directly between your studs in the wall and allows you to hide the TV guts in there so the tv will sit flush to the wall. We paired it with this outlet kit to provide a power source for the TV as well. There is a cut out in the box to install this type of outlet.
If you want the flush mounting look, you’ll need to utilize the mount that came with the frame TV. This mount is not horizontally adjustable so you’ll need to make sure you install it exactly where you want your frame TV.
Hiding Cords, continued
After the in-wall box was installed, we had to run the wires down to the electrical outlet. We decided to run a wire from the media box down to the outlet. To do this, we removed a section of the dry wall, and then run the wire through a stud and a power plug in the recessed wall box.
I do recommend spending a lot of time making sure you do this process correctly. It helps to use a pencil and mark up your wall, measuring every detail so you know where to cut, install, and hang.
You Will Need
Sanus in-wall box (assuming you plan on hiding all the TV cords behind the TV)
outlet kit to provide a power source for the TV
Power drill
Sound bar, which we installed on the fireplace mantle (we bought a renewed Soundbar because it was way cheaper!)
How to Install the Samsung Frame TV Installation Step by Step
First, measure where you want your TV to be. Take your time with this step and use a pencil to mark up the wall. Measure precisely and, if possible, have someone hold the TV up to the spot you want so you can step back and look at it from afar. We were also pairing this project with a shiplap installation, so it was easy to mark the walls up.
Next, cut the drywall where you want to install the Sanus in-wall box (assuming you plan on hiding all the TV cords behind the TV). This wall box mount goes directly between your studs in the wall and allows you to hide the TV guts in there so the tv will sit flush to the wall. Note that this box does not come with the Samsung TV; we bought it separately.
Install the in-wall box. We also paired it with this outlet kit to provide a power source for the TV as well. There is a cut out in the box to install this type of outlet.
Then, measure and mark where you want the Samsung Frame TV mount to be (this is the TV mount that comes with the TV). Draw a mockup in pencil on the wall. There is also a paper template that comes with the TV for the frame drilling install locations.
Mark off holes where the frame will be installed and then drill the holes for toggle bolts.
Installation Step by Step, Continued
Install toggle bolts using manufacture specifications. This will be your anchor if your studs don’t line up which was the case for us.
Install the Frame TV mount (this is the mount that came with the Samsung Frame TV).
Hang Samsung TV. There is a cord that connects the back of the TV to the tv box, which should all sit inside of the in-wall mount.
Attach frame. It’s magnetic so it pops right on. We have the Tuscan Deco Frame in copper.
Lastly we installed the Sound bar on the fireplace mantle. The was super easy to install. We used the provided USB cord to attach the sound bar to the Samsung TV console in the wall. The subwoofer for the sound bar is wireless so we placed this behind our couch which keeps our floor space open. You can find the Soundbar new on Amazon, or save money like we did by buying a renewed Soundbar.
As you can see below, the Soundbar is almost invisible against the white mantle and shiplap backdrop.
FAQ:
Does Samsung Frame TV come with wall mount?
Yes, the Samsung Frame TV comes with a wall mount. However, I recommend installing the Sanus in-wall box if you want to hide all the TV cords behind the TV. This wall box mount goes directly between your studs in the wall and allows you to hide the TV guts in there so the tv will sit flush to the wall. Note that this box does not come with the Samsung TV; we bought it separately.
Does the Frame TV use a lot of electricity?
According to Samsung, the Frame TV uses about 30% of the energy when the art is displayed compared to when you’re watching TV. You can also adjust the brightness of the screen to reduce the energy output.
Does the Samsung Frame TV sit flush against the wall?
No, and this is one of the issues we encountered. We definitely wanted it to sit flush so that it looked like an actual picture frame. Otherwise, the TV will stick out away from the wall, defeating the purpose of having the frame and art display.
The solution was simple! We just installed the Sanus in-wall box to hide all the TV cords behind the TV. This wall box mount goes directly between your studs in the wall and allows you to hide the TV guts in there so the tv will sit flush to the wall. Note that this box does not come with the Samsung TV; we bought it separately.
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How to Install Samsung Frame TV
We are thrilled we got the Samsung Frame TV and installed it above our fireplace. In this tutorial I break down the step by step and give helpful tips for how to install the Samsung frame TV.
Materials
Tools
- power drill
Instructions
- First, measure where you want your TV to be. Take your time with this step and use a pencil to mark up the wall. Measure precisely and, if possible, have someone hold the TV up to the spot you want so you can step back and look at it from afar. We were also pairing this project with a shiplap installation, so it was easy to mark the walls up.
- Next, cut the drywall where you want to install the Sanus in-wall box (assuming you plan on hiding all the TV cords behind the TV). This wall box mount goes directly between your studs in the wall and allows you to hide the TV guts in there so the tv will sit flush to the wall. Note that this box does not come with the Samsung TV; we bought it separately.
- Install the in-wall box. We also paired it with this outlet kit to provide a power source for the TV as well. There is a cut out in the box to install this type of outlet.
- Then, measure and mark where you want the Samsung Frame TV mount to be (this is the TV mount that comes with the TV). Draw a mockup in pencil on the wall. There is also a paper template that comes with the TV for the frame drilling install locations.
- Mark off holes where the frame will be installed and then drill the holes for toggle bolts.
- Install toggle bolts using manufacture specifications. This will be your anchor if your studs don’t line up which was the case for us.
- Install the Frame TV mount (this is the mount that came with the Samsung Frame TV).
- Hang Samsung TV. There is a cord that connects the back of the TV to the tv box, which should all sit inside of the in-wall mount.
- Attach frame. It’s magnetic so it pops right on.
- Lastly we installed the Sound bar on the fireplace mantle. This was super easy to install. We used the provided USB cord to attach the sound bar to the Samsung TV console in the wall. The subwoofer for the sound bar is wireless so we placed this behind our couch which keeps our floor space open. You can find the Soundbar new on Amazon, or save money like we did by buying a renewed Soundbar.
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