Hide Your TV Wires "Like a Pro" in Under 30 min

[@bootlegsnackz]

Hey B, I have mounted 3 bedroom tvs for myself and my kids and added outlets and low voltage plates to hide wires, and fixed drywall holes (just ran into 2 fire blocks in one wall haha!) all by watching your vids. Just wanted to say thanks a bunch, couldn't have done it without you.

[@BTheInstaller]

That's awesome. Glad it can help. I wanted to share some installs with the world and KZbin has been a blessing.

[@Richard.Hybels]

I did not feel like trying to mount an 85” myself so I called s local installer. First thing out of his mouth was trying to “help” me buy the TV so he could make money on that. Next he said we would need an electrician to get power up by the TV. No telling Joe much he would have foster but I’m sure it would be a lot. Thanks “B” for showing us how to save money. Btw your “assistant” looks like a nice person. Wholesome.

[@chreeg7581]

Always so funny when you have concrete or brick walls like they do in Europe everywhere. So there is no way cutting a wall like that. Still appreciate the video, but living in Europe no chance. Would have to open the wall with a hammer drill, create cable channels, route cables thru them, close it up and plaster it again. Then redo the wallpaper and paint for that complete wall. Ends in a nightmare of work, if you want to do it like that. But this is looking so sweet. Cudos. Keep it up! Always a lot of fun watching your videos! Appreciate the creativity and skills. Thx B!

[@captainsparkle-fingers2744]

Dude, not gonna lie! I think u have the coolest job. Been watching the content u been putting out and every time I watch it, it makes me wanna quit my electrical job and start a small business like A/V installs cause tech and tools are my thing. Great vid👍🏽!!

[@BTheInstaller]

Thanks. Not as glorious as it seems. Making the videos is fun. Having a full-time commercial high or low voltage crew is a good gig... sub work from larger companies and scale... good money in that.

[@joeglennaz]

Do it follow your dream! Started on the side apart time if you have to

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Did you start yet?

[@BTheInstaller]

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[@RickSmythe]

The ridge wallet is where it is at. Just bought one for myself over Christmas. I don’t think I will ever go back.

[@alanlindsay8310]

I'm using a Furman Elite 20PFI to protect all my gear and one of the issues when wall mounting a Television is having your panel connected to something like that which can't go behind the TV. So what I do is instead of running a live outlet behind the panel or tapping into a nearby one, is I install a 15amp Hubbell receptacle behind the panel and wire it not to the electrical panel but to a custom made male outlet located directly below the bottom of the wall. This allows me to use a decent quality extension with a male/female end and that plugs the TV directly into the Furman. The Furman is then plugged into a nearby 20amp outlet that supplies power. This way it's very clean install, it's electrical code passed and I don't even have to get near anything that could be live. Best way of protecting your gear that allows you to use any high grade surge brand and not just a generic one at the panel. Did that on all my panels and doesn't cost much more. And if I need to discount power from the panel, I just need to unplug the extension and not even touch the panel.

[@barryomahony4983]

I just installed one of those orange low voltage rings. They have 4 pinholes located where the corners of the cutout needs to be cut in the drywall. Just use those to mark the corners, remove the rings, and draw lines to connect them. Also, a few months ago I bought a cordless oscillating tool (buzz saw). Wish I had gotten one years ago, and it's now my go-to tool for cutting rectangular holes in drywall.

[@mviv6339]

jigsaw

[@BTheInstaller]

Those square vibrating pieces are fun in theory but don't really work efficiently. I had one but it's just easier to cut with a sharper saw. Mine was dull as shizzz

[@alexvaldez8304]

That setup looks so minimal and clean 🔥🔥🔥 good job Mr. B

[@luptonpittman6520]

Nice work. I used a surge suppressor outlet since the tv wasn’t being plugged into a surge strip.

[@davidmartin2805]

So how’d you run the power for the Sony HT-A9 speakers? It looks like you ran the power cords in the the wall and out the cutouts below. Isn’t that considered high voltage? Does code allow for that?

[@CECE1839]

Great review and tutorial, and Now, we are truly convinced we need to Hire a Pro for the installation...lol. lol

[@AJGUNNER]

What an amazing job. Very clear and concise. Can you show how to hide my cable box and IPTV behind with the TV cause I don't want an entertainment centre, instead a built in linear fireplace.

[@skwerlee]

Great install Brandon thanks for the in-depth documentation on this project

[@RealCamSmith]

How do you install on wall powered speakers, like Sonos speakers, while keeping the wiring up to code? My best solution is to place powered speakers near the nearest outlet and run romex up to the the height of where I want my speakers. That’s fine for the rears but in the front. I would like to have an Arc or Beam as a center and two Play One’s on the left and right. I can see how you did your Sony front speakers but I don’t want to leave a hole in the front of the wall. Should I run romex down from the attic on the left and right sides or should I buy one of those Amazon powered speaker outlets so I can install it properly? Thanks!

[@boblawrance7095]

What do you do or use with plugs have have the big transformer on the end with the plug. like for a cable box? if that makes sense.

[@ac7384]

Do you have a link or something for a cable mate instead behold wall ? Like something that doesn’t damage wall when takin off if possible ? Amd where did you get the cabinet storage center ?

[@DarkKnight-gw4gw]

Nice video. Well explained. Question. Is the TV surge-protected in this set up? Looks like the surge protector in the cabinet is for powering the PS5 and Sony HTA9, but is the TV that is plugged into the new outlet above have surge protection? Thanks.

[@BTheInstaller]

Negative. The tv is not surge protected. You can add one and I wanted to buy a surge outlet but they didn't have them at the depot and it was a pre-built dual outlet. You can get external ones to plug behind tv

[@DarkKnight-gw4gw]

@@BTheInstaller yea with the TV (especially an A90J) being the most expensive component of the system I would definitely recommend that it be surge protected as well. Would hate for an electrical surge to take out the beautiful set…not that California would have any powerline problems 🙄 🙂

[@barryomahony4983]

I put one of these surge protected receptacles behind my TV: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039UUMVA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I installed it in this; you can also get it as a 2-gang box: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003E48CP4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@jsonlee01]

B, I don’t know if you’re monitoring comments for such an old video, but I just tried to put in a setup like this for my sister. She had a handyman mount her tv to the wall and he just cut a crude hole behind the tv and routed an extension cord through the wall to plug the tv to. When I went to install the boxes I realized that this wall is the exterior wall and the kit that I bought was too deep since the space between the drywall and the concrete block of the exterior wall was less than two inches. Have you had such a situation? How did you handle it.

[@speedismyname85]

Hey B which Hdmi 2.1 did u use and how many feet 15 feet and link to them not sure if i missed it on ur description.

[@RickSmythe]

Nice install Dubbs! I have been thinking of doing this for a while just been too lazy.

[@BTheInstaller]

Haha, yeah just don't try to record it. That takes forrrrrreeeevvvver. Lol. Hope all is well

[@reedallidap7173]

Thanks for the video. I see the link for the one box. Can you link the lower box, the orange frame thing and the blue box?

[@movie_av_impulse]

WELCOME BACK MY FRIEND!!! HOPE YOUR HEALING UP WELL!

[@BTheInstaller]

Yeah man thanks. Did that Ridge ad on one knee so getting there.

[@movie_av_impulse]

@@BTheInstaller you will get there stay strong 💪🏽..

[@coachsarfo]

BEAUTIFUL ❤️ 😍 GOD BLESS YOU FOR TEACHING, LOVE FROM GHANA 🇬🇭

[@sjsphotog]

sweet install for sure. Lots of work but easy for a pro like you :)

[@KBinMN]

Great video but curious how you incorporate a quality surge protector while maintaining a clean look.

[@BTheInstaller]

You can get a surge protected outlet or just add one behind the tv. Either way

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

You are the best when it comes to hiding wires. Always a great job you do.

[@ryandegorter4555]

How would you approach having the PS5 and soundbar on the console table? Do you still put the PowerBar inside the console table to hide the wires?

[@michaelcarrion9635]

What tv stand is this? If you don’t mind me asking.

[@mrsmitchell27]

This is really good to know. My cable wires from my TV's are out and I need to put them away.

[@jamessutton81]

Great video. Can you run low voltage through and exterior wall?

[@anthonyf3957]

How do you surge protect the television?

[@irfang9]

Hello, i just want to know sony 8k Z8H is better or X95J is better to bye which one you suggest?..thanks

[@mikeysworld603]

I live in an apartment what’s the best brand of cable covers and do you have a video on them? Thanks

[@SoleLo]

Great video B! Thanks for sharing as always and glad to see you are back after surgery. One question why run the wires instead just setting up some gang boxes that have say female HDMI ports behind the tv and behind the media console?

[@sjsphotog]

probably costs less?

[@davidflynn1039]

I’m building an entertainment center that’s going to take up the whole wall. What can I do with the outlets to maximize usage? I will only be plugging in a couple of things via hdmi to the tv but I don’t want to block out the rest of the outlets when the entertainment center goes in. Thanks for your advice

[@BTheInstaller]

Just prepare ahead of time. Think of where you may want stuff now.

[@Telar2]

Wow! Learned several good techniques from your video that will make things easier but also a SUPER IMPORTANT one! Should have been obvious! Duh! --- Make sure when you stuff those wires back in the box the biggest hazard is that the bare ground wire could touch all kinds of exposed contact points. That would be MOST inconvenient!

[@jesusbaez4427]

Great Video B, 1 question what other options are there for power? Not comfortable doing electrical work myself and i don't want to hire an electrician, what are your thoughts about kits like Power and cable kits that you don't have to tap into the power outlet.

[@RidgeWalletYT]

Team Forged Ember 🔥

[@ramsunthar7459]

Hello My friend, Your videos are awesome. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Hankersonphotography]

Great video....what about the two holes in the wall....

[@rtk114]

Push in’s on receptacles eventually fail. Rented a house where an electrician used those and we constantly had them short out.

[@Miskatonik]

Cardboard houses...quite practical for this kind of thing, though. Pretty difficult without a professional in a European house. Great clean finish, I hide a cable pandemonium behind my TV 😂

[@tomywinn]

Link for your entertainment center/Tv stand?

[@richarda5306]

Good stuff please do consider good ventilation for the PS5

[@joeglennaz]

This is a great video your installation looks awesome! But it’s far too technical for me. Especially the electrical. Keep up the good work

[@BTheInstaller]

You can do it... actually I'm not certain. Always hire someone to do what you will f up right ? 😆 have a good one

[@frankeewagner]

Nice video. What is the brand of the TV cabinet/stand or where did you buy it so I can avoid that brand/shop? Lol, thanks for the help.

[@jefejones1394]

What could be a reason for my low voltage plate for being lose? It’s like it never stays tight like an outlet would

[@BrianWood74]

I don't see a link for the outlets you bought on Amazon? Or the box you put in the wall.

[@BTheInstaller]

The Amazon links weren't working last night. I'll try again today. Sorry.

[@petrusscott3038]

That is a very helpful video.👍

[@craigosterberg5045]

Thanks for the video

[@Silva_QA]

The only one thing amazing on samsung tv’s is the one connect box ports 👍🏽

[@ecobooster8298]

Bro, great video. Exactly what I want to do. Can you please provide a link to the wiring kit? I was checking all your links in the description but no link to that wiring kit. Thanks!

[@BTheInstaller]

geni.us/Bryantoutlet

[@timothydavidson2623]

Can you link the entertainment cabinet?

[@BTheInstaller]

It's the beska frame stuff at ikea just 2 next to each other. The doors suck but I'm going to get better ones.

[@vansh.raghuvanshi8361]

I cannot cut my wall with a knife 😂😂

[@dennisnjonjo5389]

neat AF

[@troyhenry3267]

What if I have a sound bar too?

[@Esignn]

All this work and I can do in 15 minutes with a PowerBridge kit.

[@Miguel-USMC]

You ever use keystones ? Much cleaner look

[@BassPunk]

Looks great, please add ventilation for PS5 or it will cook itself 🙏

[@paulonunard6130]

Cool video. Any tips for Europeans without a plaster wall?

[@seanhaley6721]

Awesome

[@aegmail3070]

i dont like wires, but i really dont like extra length or additonal connections in my HDMI cables

[@robertrussell4009]

Wait, how are the speaker wires hidden?!

[@BTheInstaller]

Magic. Haha. They don't have speaker wires, just power. They should have a power outlet by each

[@AgentSmith13]

Why didn’t you just upgrade the outlet to a 2 gang box instead of making a completely separate box right next to an existing box?

[@MikeFWild]

Hi! Im a new suscriber. I have a cuestion… Wich kind of Hdmi you recomend for a A80j Sony Oled? Do you have any link? Thanks so much and congrats for your channel content! Cheers from México!

[@YourFriendCole]

Going to use the for my parents house. Their wires drive me nuts! Haha. Could you do a video on hiding wires for people in apartments or renters in general?

[@BTheInstaller]

I did the LG 83" with ambeo sound bar. That is how I would hide without in-wall. Check that one out.

[@sinisakalicanec6823]

This may be possible in your country in America, where 95% of your houses are made of plaster😉, but here in Europe, 99% is brick and concrete everywhere, and it's not just possible to do it that way.🤪

[@barryomahony4983]

It's gypsum wallboard, and it's only the interior surface. Only older homes have plaster over wood or metal lath, mostly in the eastern part of the country. Exterior can be several different things, including brick or stone. The framing is wood, which does much better in earthquake country, like where he is located, then a stone or masonry wall.

[@Gregtilldeath]

🙏🏻🔥🙏🏻

[@MrChrisGER]

I like your content - but this video is not sooo good - the ps5 does not become air ? And I have the ht a9 and if i place my box only a little bit under my tv, my speakers doesn’t work fine … so i don’t know if it works 🙄

[@abudabuibrahim7753]

❤💖❤💖❤💖

[@charliescene42069]

Yo

[@jailthon]

And that's why you buy samsung tv with one connect box.... no more

[@Donkens]

This dude prob have 50 walls in his house since in every video they are intact and not drilled in

[@Trifecta56]

Uh… yeah I’ll hire a pro to do mine… that’s way too much work

[@BamBamPicazo]

Juz buy white tape or watever color ur wall is nd get creative...this whole vid was a waste. Im constantly moving my living room @ so white tape nd cable holders werk real guud

[@loborojas8489]

men old clow

[@neiltaylor6645]

One day will they invent a way not to have any wires

[@BTheInstaller]

I just saw Linus talking about wireless hdmi

[@quadsnipershot]

I know geek squad installers that do better jobs..... like seriously

[@BTheInstaller]

Awesome. Like seriously. 👍 they don't even do power. But it's always fun to leave stupid comments.

[@kuxii_youtube]

Dude its soo easy in US, but here in EU most houses are either made of brick or concrete, and its a half day job to create a tunnel for wires

[@davidmartin2805]

So how’d you run the power for the Sony HT-A9 speakers? It looks like you ran the power cords in the the wall and out the cutouts below. Isn’t that considered high voltage? Does code allow for that?

[@BTheInstaller]

No, you can't do it like I have it. It was a temporary solution to make a video... Having powered speakers definitely presents an issue with that... if you use mounts vs the screws can allow room behind to put a power outlet. That is best case.