TV installation, done properly.
A TV should look like part of the room, not something added to it. That means a flush or concealed installation, no visible cables, the equipment in a rack out of sight, and sound that matches the picture. Outside, it means a display rated for the sun it will face.
Flush, concealed or on a lift?
Flush: the screen recessed into the wall or millwork so it reads as a dark panel. Concealed: behind a panel or mirror until it's needed. On a lift: rising from a cabinet or dropping from the ceiling. Each needs planning before the wall is finished, so the backing, power and cable are where the screen will be.
Where should the AV equipment go?
Not under the TV. Sources, amplifiers and streaming boxes live in a ventilated rack in a closet, with one remote or keypad for the room. In a Las Vegas summer, ventilation matters: hot equipment fails early.
How high should a TV be mounted?
Lower than most people think. The center of the screen near eye level from the main seat is the comfortable target. Above a fireplace that usually means a lift or a pull-down mount.
What about sound?
TV speakers are small. Speakers flush in the ceiling or wall, or a soundbar matched to the screen, give the picture the sound it deserves. For movies, see what a dedicated home theater adds.
Which outdoor TV for a Las Vegas patio?
Outdoor screens face heat, dust and sun. A display rated for full sun goes where the afternoon light reaches; partial-sun models suit covered patios. Mounted under cover where possible, wired from the rack, and controlled with the rest of the house. See audio and video for homes.
Where does CORVX work?
CORVX is a Las Vegas, Nevada company that engineers, installs and supports smart home and commercial technology: control and automation, audio and video, home theater, lighting, motorized shading, networks, security and electrical.
Living rooms, bedrooms and patios across Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson and North Las Vegas.
Questions
Can you hide the TV cables?
Yes. Cable runs inside the wall to a rack out of sight; on finished walls we plan the route before anything is cut.
Can a TV go above a fireplace?
It can, but it's usually too high to watch comfortably. A lift or a pull-down mount brings it down to eye level.
Do outdoor TVs survive Las Vegas summers?
Displays rated for outdoor use and full sun do, especially mounted under cover. Indoor TVs used outside don't last.