TVs · Practical guide
TV opposite a window: choose a wall position with less glare
The visual centre of a wall is not always the best place for a television. When a window faces the screen, start with the light at the times you usually watch.
Check the room in daylight
Sit in your normal viewing position and look at the proposed wall in the morning and later in the day. Direct light and reflections change with the hour. Curtains may help, but they do not make every wall position equally comfortable. A paper outline of the screen lets you compare positions before any holes are made.
Balance height, angle and cable access
Use the sofa and viewing distance as references rather than the furniture height alone. A swivel bracket can change the screen angle, but needs clearance to move and access to ports and the power outlet. Do not assume cables can simply be hidden inside a wall; any electrical alterations need separate assessment by an appropriately qualified professional.
What affects the installation quote
The wall substrate, screen size and weight, bracket model and possible services behind the wall all matter. Work above tall furniture or inside a narrow recess can change access. Before booking, say whether you already have a bracket and whether an old mount must be removed.
What to send the handyman
- A wide photo of the wall and window from the viewing position.
- TV and bracket model numbers, plus a photo of supplied fixing parts.
- Outlet position, furniture dimensions, city and preferred visit time.
Photos, measurements, product model and city help clarify the work before a visit.
Common questions
Will a swivel bracket eliminate every reflection?
No. It gives you another viewing angle, but the result still depends on the window and daylight. Compare positions first.
Can old drill holes be reused?
Only after checking the wall, the condition of the holes and the new bracket. Matching spacing alone is not enough.