How to Hide Your TV Wires | EASY

How to hide tv cables. This video will walk you through how to hid your televisions cables in the wall. The supplies and tools required for this are only $25 and this task can be completed in under an hour.
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[@plugger410]

Before anyone who doesn’t know what they’re doing attempts this, please understand he left out a lot of crucial information that may make it very difficult or impossible for you to do this. PLEASE READ before you cut holes in your wall. -in order to do this to code and have a wireless look you have to run romex behind the wall and install an outlet. Like he said, you can’t run a regular power cord through the wall. So unless you know how to fish romex and install a new outlet, you won’t be totally wireless or you’ll have to hire an electrician. -sometimes there is extra blocking in the wall that runs horizontally between the two studs, so if you have your pass through outlets above and below that blocking you won’t be able to actually fish the line through, unless you have some more specialized tools. A stud finder should be able to show you if this will be an issue, but just be aware.

[@Heirlife86]

There are also DIY kits that you can use for the power wire, you don't have to do a new outlet.

[@BabyBirdFOH]

Regular power cord referring to what exactly.. the power cord for the TV?

[@plugger410]

@@BabyBirdFOHright. Power cords for TVs and appliances are not rated for in-wall installation.

[@getzdigitalmarketing6132]

I used Smurf tubing for mine.

[@getzdigitalmarketing6132]

​@@Heirlife86you have a YT title to search that?

[@jimmyballester7340]

Just small part of the world has dry walls, the rest has concrete walls

[@cesarquintero_]

Jajajajaja pense igual

[@DerekDwayne]

They think they are the center of the world

[@fathan16]

@Dwayne those bastards aren't talking to us, nobody's, like they should. Someday, these beautiful people will talk to ugly dumb people such as yourself and I as if we matter.

[@andreionici9808]

Or briks. but yeah, they are the only ones with fake ass walls :)))

[@emilyboyer9211]

@@DerekDwayne just because we didn't know other countries don't use drywall doesn't mean we aren't considerate of other countries 🤔 don't be judgemental. Thank you @jimmy for letting us know! I wish American households used concrete for better soundproofing.

[@denizd.9080]

This just works in the US where the walls are made of paper. In other regions with a solid wall its nearly impossible to do stuff like this.

[@123cbman]

Your are right. My home was built in 1890 . Thanks to wireless, no holes.

[@Whattheheck_78]

Just used a wire molding and good to go easy as that

[@Elite3kampioen]

Just moved in a new house.. and saw the first 5 secs... I was hopefull... But too bad.. I dont have drywalls :P

[@Testwildsau]

Not working in Germany 😂

[@mornejordaan1832]

Dude , exactly , thinking the same thing no way in hell I can do this with my brick walls , heck a battery drill cant even get through my old ass house .. Only thing that works is you need like a wood/ cladding wall unit that gives you space off the walls for us no paper home people.

[@runningpanda6570]

Great Job...Don't listen to others about putting the boxes on after feeding/threading the wires...The boxes have a channel that allows the wires to naturally pass through rather than falling further behind the cavity...You made it look so easy to do....Well Done!

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you!

[@Exmonboy]

Before you screw the cable plates into the wall,it’s easier to fish the wires through the exposed drywall

[@jordancrocker939]

came done here to add that lol way eaiser

[@GhostRider03]

Yeah but some people have small brains and pull their shit too hard and without the cable plate as extra support they do more damage than good. I'm people

[@cali_misfit1387]

@@GhostRider03lol hey, you live and you learn bud. At least now you can learn to drywall patch lol

[@MonkeyBall2453]

Maybe I missed something, if you didn't run the power cables through the wall, wouldn't that mean your soundbar and TV's power cables will still be visible hanging down below the TV?

[@mattcruz7871]

Was literally gunna comment the same thing

[@eastorangeebay]

That was exactly my question

[@ottogaming1786]

He ran it through the wall, there’s no other way. Probably just had to put that “disclaimer” for liability reasons.

[@kimberlywilliams451]

He is talking about a power strip.

[@BabyBirdFOH]

​@@ottogaming1786most likely

[@5thdawg917]

I will never do this myself. But I'm happy to see the idea & how it's done.

[@mhendo7]

Yea , he makes it look easy but I know if I do this I’m gonna be absolutely screwed

[@taylorwhite585]

That transition is so satisfying

[@rrrr6863]

Most power cords for things like tv's, game systems, and power strips are rated at a minimum of 75° C = 167F. Most new-ish cords are rated at 90° C = 194° f..... so ya, it's safe in almost every application.... unless you have a damn furnace in the wall the heat is a non issue. But warming people about electrical safety is always good 👍

[@idonotcomplyrevolution]

notice he said about the warning of using power cable behind the wall as he finished feeding the power cables through the cable cavity in the wall? lol

[@g.dfirestarta6474]

@@idonotcomplyrevolutionstill waiting to see the power cable to the tv and sound bar since he’s didn’t run them in the wall

[@LukeVesty]

@@idonotcomplyrevolution they were data and fibre cables.

[@tommymatthews4984]

​@@LukeVestyyou sir are indeed smoking crack. That is clearly a power cord for his tv

[@darangza]

Well done! Thanks for sharing.

[@sikskillz2186]

great job. you made it look easy.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thanks!

[@BuildLessons]

Useful video good job with the b-roll, I've got to hide some cables in my house soon!

[@sydneyjuarez2882]

Another great video!

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you!

[@AB-nv7bz]

So where is the power cable?

[@LuisLora-gc6dc]

Bluetooth power

[@jazzifized]

Great cleaning job, everywhere is still very much dusty :)

[@maritzagentry3992]

I love the way all these men have opinions. You guys are amazing. Muchas Gracias Retired LA PD

[@DR.K14]

Its way easier to run your cables before inserting the wall plates

[@jonnybaze7449]

That makes a lot of sense. This comment needs to be pinned to the top.

[@aimsoftnetitprofessional]

Well done.. I have used this trick in my home...

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you!

[@dmaccameron]

Would also like to know how you dealt with power cords- looks awesome.

[@l.s.1709]

Easy: cut of the plug, route the wires through and screw on a new plug with screw mounts for the wires.

[@dellex12]

Looks like he ran everything through the same hole which is a fire hazard

[@colinpovey2904]

Easier: Don't mount the lower box. Just fish the walls to the larger opening FOR the lower box, then slip the wires through the box, then mount it.

[@tonymunoz7400]

Dang 🔥 great tip

[@colinpovey2904]

@@tonymunoz7400 Thanks!

[@ocsjc13]

What's fishing the wall mean

[@colinpovey7923]

@@ocsjc13 Fishing means to route the wires through the wall, but not in a tube or other channel. Generally easy for short distances, it gets more difficult as distances increase. Vertical fishing, like here, is the easiest.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Great tip!

[@pms.8795]

He conveniently forget to plug in the tv cord to the socket which is below the sound bar.😀

[@stangalang11]

Was just about to say that 😂😂😂

[@evv1215]

Then that's not hidden cable ,it would be flow down ..

[@rag1201]

Works only for cardboard walls.. Not the concrete ones

[@oneilclarke8494]

I have a concrete wall and it can be done but i'm gonna have to get a few beers along with a hammer and chisel for this project.

[@carlvinmyers6442]

True.....Damn, it just so happen my wall is brick; I didn't consider this, but then, I'm only looking for ideas. I'm glad you mentioned this. 👍

[@Jiphoune]

Very true. Would not work in most homes in Europe where walls are made of stones/bricks/concrete.

[@dr.d4724]

Works in most cardboard huts in the US.

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

@@Jiphoune Many homes in the UK built after the 1980s are brick but with a dry wall liner. There is a narrow cap between the brick and dry wall but cross bars would prevent looping through cables like this. I guess it adds insulation and is cheaper than employing a plasterer who can cement over the bricks and then apply plaster smoothly.

[@hossamhaddad7]

Beautiful 👏

[@jermaine3616]

NICELY DONE ✔️ 👏 👍

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you!

[@Arty_McParty]

Did you put power cord in there too? How to you power your TV?

[@sowunmicoker4066]

Great video… what would you recommend if the outlets aren’t in a straight line i.e. middle of the wall for the TV and bottom left of the wall for the outlets?

[@mitchholobowicz1941]

If they aren't straight in line with each other, you most likely have make additional holes in the dry wall as well as making holes through the studs.

[@DR.K14]

@@mitchholobowicz1941 not necessarily. Most IWPK come with a long enough power cord that goes from the IWPK to the outlet already on the wall. You can still go vertical with your kit and connect to an outlet on the wall

[@zama_chiliza]

I love the final look💯🤟. on concrete walls it would be such a pain☹

[@MP-zh4os]

So if you're saying you shouldn't hide power cables, yet it appears that you did, how do you hide the appearance of a power cable without passing those through the wall?

[@calirealestate]

Yes, he used it for all cables including power, after saying maybe don't do that. I think modern cables are fine and protected to high temps.

[@BradleyDS90]

Probably to rid himself of any liability if someone's house catches fire from the cable.

[@Neptune_p_g]

Basically its a "don't do what I do". But everyone does it.

[@jaj4706]

Someone said you need to install another outlet behind tv and run romex in wall to run cord in wall… or something like that

[@BOMBERY63464]

Tanks man 👍😊

[@Simphome]

There are many ways to hide cables, and this is one of them. But, yes, it will be very inconvenient if the TV position is moved. There will be a big hole. But, this is a good idea, really.

[@InfamousEllis]

If you like, you could use a grommet for the sound bar hole.

[@jhonnyblade702]

Looks ez enough thank you. But what about the power cord?

[@Oilerrocker]

I would have installed a new electric outlet behind tv and if Space permits a flexible at the conduit from back of TV then below a close to the cable outlet . You could mount your centre speaker right below the tv and your components would be on or in the TV stand.

[@ebunny91]

Also had to hide the data cables.

[@alexat62]

So, what happened to the power cables?

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

Looks fab

[@l1berty53000]

What have you done about the power cable if you can’t run it through the wall?

[@ZYSKOMADRID]

Congrats!

[@mafai-zf3ri]

Excellent!

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thanks!

[@GamerBat3112]

Our walls are made up of real concrete

[@eliphilson6713]

….so saw into it….

[@szacsoka]

If you have a real wall, not just plasterboard ..... But the idea is great. More work but the result will compensate.

[@wavekicks8472]

Pull up I gotcha I need my mancave done like that 💯💯

[@writegrace]

Had a question for you…The two draw strings underneath your tv that were dangling, how did you tuck them over to the right side behind your tv? Thanks!

[@movingloz]

We use noggins on house frames here in Australia and although it adds strength and stability they can be a big pain. We can’t do things like this because there may be a noggin running horizontally and in the way.

[@valerie5575]

We have those too in the US. We call them fire blocks tho. Noggins sounds cuter 😊

[@tonypaella]

​@@valerie5575it sounds like what i have on my shoulders

[@ntwynn]

If you aren’t running a power cable through the wall, how is your tv plugged in?

[@user-tt3ni4gb5i]

Best question on here

[@jasonboisclair5682]

How do u power your Electronics

[@moor2k136]

The $64000 question 🙋‍♂️

[@Medsas]

lol he obviously fucked up the installation thats why he doesnt turn on the tv 😂 he'll probably fix it off camera 🤣

[@GeneJ77]

Nice question. If he do try to put the tv power through the top square he cut out through the bottom square. I don’t think the cord is long enough for that.

[@professorx3141]

What are those hole/plate covers you used?

[@kwabenaboahen1762]

Nice job

[@slugie7934]

GREAT VIDEO!!! Do you have a link or name of faceplate use for routing the cables please 😊

[@vishw6956]

Have a question. I am planning to buy a similar ikea besta tv unit(the bottom one) , not sure whether it has slots/holes on back. The only addition is one vertical drawer(4 slots) on both left and right side of the TV unit. My TV would on the besta unit and not on the wall. My power outlet position is to the left and right of the vertical drawer at bottom. I am assuming since both the TV shelf and vertical drawers will be touching the wall for safety, and there will be a screw to attach to the wall. My question is, how will I able to connect a outlet surge protector from the left/right side of vertical drawer to go back to the central tv shelf, if everything is touching the wall? Is it possible to install the ikea besta unit and vertical drawers keeping a certain distance from wall?

[@miltonalvarez3415]

Hola amigo , apenas ví la Nintendo Switch , inmediatamente lleva tu sub jajaj , yo la barra de sonido la tengo a mis espaldas

[@robertantoniu2726]

That's 600 euro saved THANK YOU

[@brandonalexander495]

Very nice.👍🏿🤙🏿

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you 🙏

[@wavey61]

"Don't fish power cable through the wall, but check out this no-cable setup with magical wireless power!"

[@smoshguy362]

Nice vid

[@davidgorecki6699]

my guy fr hit us with the wireless cabels hah

[@veeisher]

This is F*cking Amazing!!!! Thank You! Thank You! I noice I’m a year late!

[@SAMOANSTALLION1]

Awesome

[@NZT_48]

What did you do with the power cables? I missed it? I notice they are also gone but thought you said don't chase them. Thanks for the video!!

[@erickmaldonado459]

Right! I'm confused

[@caliboy2498]

U r right

[@karlhennig2698]

Nice job... but how did you deal with the AC cable... after saying it shouldn't be run behind the wall ??

[@chisha8415]

did you ever get an answer for this? I'm wondering the same thing

[@karlhennig2698]

@@chisha8415 No

[@geoffh66]

Two power cables. TV and Sound bar so twice as dangerous. You can see he ran it behind the wall.

[@tun-tunninc.6492]

Gorgeous...

[@trenthatt2944]

You forgot the outlet for tv power and made this job a lot harder than it had to be. Hopefully you can take constructive criticism…. Good vid

[@ilserodriguez9073]

What speaker you are using for your tv

[@arturoviaja]

Great video!!! Thanks.

[@raymondchan6191]

Hello, thank you for your sharing. May I know the nails you've used for the TV wall mount on internal blockwork wall and the external wall built of brick? Thank you.

[@aliwillbeatu]

easy they are not nails, they are screws :)

[@ashrafrossouw3388]

Damn what about people with concrete walls 😂

[@fredwaywalls4686]

🤣

[@sylvalineresources9540]

Nice question.. Where is he to answer all these questions?

[@ladonnaevans1008]

I have the same problem

[@tunnelgisttv6957]

Me tooo 😂

[@naveenp240]

Then go for wall mounted TV se up using wood or wpc 👍👍

[@fourierxfm]

Lol, does the TV receive its power from Earth's yellow sun? 😂

[@ebunny91]

This comment section does not pass the vibe check. Great vid. What did you end up doing with your power cord?

[@danielayala6670]

Nice tv stand, where can I get one from?

[@wingsofzelda]

Lmao. This is something I’d assuredly fuck up lol

[@majorkursk780]

Much easier and less time-consuming to run your hdmi and other cables through the open wall areas and then into the faceplate before attaching them to the wall. This eliminates wasted time fishing those cables the way it was shown in this video.

[@IB_info]

How do you mean running standard power cable is dangerous? So where did you run your power cable for the TV and sound bar?

[@VideoStalker00]

5 months later and he still hasn't answered the power cable question...

[@saintfranklin271]

😀As you can see, he ran it through the wall. To answer you, get a Power bridge that goes through the holes instead. The cables are suitable for dry walls

[@Antonio-ji9jn]

He just run the power cable too,,though he said its dangerous i font know why

[@azziato7703]

@@Antonio-ji9jn You can run a power line behind a wall but he said "don't" just so that he doesn't get sued. 😅

[@azziato7703]

@@Antonio-ji9jn Can be dangerous in some situations.

[@BadTV1993]

@@saintfranklin271 Id just get a roll of heat insulation tape & wrap that bad boy up then run it thru..mabye run everything on surge protection just in case of lightning

[@joejeason1410]

all homemade videos there is dog involved 😂

[@mariannes.6023]

Anything prevent u from using terms "concrete wall" as part of the search words??

[@priyankarana7022]

One million for his dog ❤

[@frankieharkness346]

What did you use for sound bar mount

[@cigoss]

4:06 - CHILL DOG

[@muzzykara9336]

These only work with drywall. Can't do the same if it's a solid/brick wall. Wish there was an easier way than having to chase through the wall!

[@kristoftinelly]

you can build a drywall in front of your solid wall. Or build a huge cabinet around the screen, front of the wall.

[@muzzykara9336]

@@kristoftinelly Absolutely. But then that's far from being easy 😂

[@luc8711]

So what do u do with the power cable then if you say it's not safe running it in the wall since it gets hot??

[@inlinesix6694]

I have two fire blocks in the wall, what kinda tubing is recommended to put the cables through? To make it easier to add cables in the future

[@jim60631]

You don’t need tubing, you just need to drill a hole through the fire block, they make long flexible drill bits for this type of installation.

[@cesarquintero_]

Eso es fácil hacerlo en Estados Unidos, ya que todas las paredes de sus casas son en madera, pero los que no vivimos en Estados Unidos tenemos paredes de concreto y ladrillo, no se puede hacer esto como un simple bricolaje casero.

[@griswald7156]

I hid my wiring for the telly, what i did was daisy chained the 240volt sockets and had new outlets behind the television….so now i have double the number of sockets…if sockets are fitted new at waist height you dont get unsightly wires to your TV..

[@roadrunner5186]

Wenn du ein Haus hast wie ein Schuhkarton, dann geht's 😂😂

[@edwinbotchway3105]

you said not to run power cord in the wall but wouldnt you have to run the soundbar power cord through the wall?

[@christiancarfann729]

Lol

[@samsonizy]

He did.

[@fortieslocdandfine3134]

Where did the power cable to the TV go, is it inside the wall? BTW...Great video!!!

[@maynaa2]

I would like to know too

[@Mr.cool.agent47]

So you mention not using power cords behind the wall.. but then proceed to do it anyway? Cause if not, then where is the power cable for both devices???

[@antwangiantsdoexist5314]

Same thing I was thinking. He like “Do as I say, don’t do as I do” 😂😂😂

[@jballs1118]

He made that job a lot harder than what it is

[@harrysmith1986]

I'm also curious.. what happend to the power cable??

[@foodie4128]

Because of room layout and acoustics I need to put my TV right in front of a small window. I don't mind putting cardboard to block out the sun completely. I have huge curtains expanding longer than the window itself. I don't want to hang the TV... But I don't think a regular TV stand would work good either do you have any ideas or possibilities options for me with my situation? It's the only place I can put the TV because of the layout in the room in the acoustics.

[@theweekendbuilder]

If you can’t wall mount your tv, a tv stand is really the only other option. That’s what I would probably recommend

[@NathanThePrezPretlow]

This tv wire installation is missing a lot questions .How did you power your TV if you said it not good to put the power cord behind the wall. ?

[@TheFigsTravel]

What about the power cord for the TV? Where did you put it?

[@RussellBabcock]

I can't quite tell, but it looks like you ran your TV power through the wall. That's against code everywhere I'm aware of. This was a great video for your low voltage cables like HDMI or coax, but should never be done for power.

[@tdc_2021]

He says not to run power cables through the wall in the video.

[@teenola5783]

@@tdc_2021 well what did he do with the power cable?

[@theechosenone4471]

@@teenola5783 don’t worry about it🤨

[@teenola5783]

@@theechosenone4471 I suppose u r right. We will never know

[@aaron0089]

Lol… And what about the power cables that that run through your the walls of your entire house??? do they ever heat up??? I am surprised by the stupidity of ya’all… For fucks sake stop scaring people because of your idiotic brain… There is ABSOLUTELY NO DANGER in running the power cables through the wall… Provided the insulation of the cable is not damaged of course

[@dariol7832]

Buen trabajo lastaima que en latinoamerica las paredes son de material :D

[@theweekendbuilder]

Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Soy muy afortunada que los paredes en los Estados Unidos son cartón yeso. Es muy fácil que usar.

[@MelvinEster]

Haha, what kind of wall is this? In the Netherlands we only have walls from massive concrete. So that makes it not easier.

[@gunnerzane5230]

Dude I have been snapping for hours and my cords are still there.

[@jackandthepack]

magnet can be used. tie one end of the cable with light metal or paper clips or anything that is made of metal. then run the cable thru the outlet. on the other outlet, use a magnet to “attract” the metal part tied to one end of the cable

[@asotochallengeus]

What did you do for the subwoofer cable? Did you run it down the wall and out all the way to the subwoofer? So the coffee table is the item hidding that cable?

[@abcdefghi2175]

wire less woofer

[@tonytony8464]

Only applicable in the US where everything is made out of card board boxes.

[@andremoreno9938]

This is THE EASY WAY to do it??? Well... I guess my wires will still hanging on the wall for a little bit longer than I expected hahahahahaha

[@harleminthebuildn9234]

GREAT INFORMATION MATE. TOP MARKS INDEED 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙂🙂🙂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you!

[@ericalmighty1535]

You say you shouldn’t run a standard power cable thru the wall because they heat up but if I’m not mistaken didn’t you put the tv power cable thru the hole or am I missing something?

[@ankushmanhas5194]

❤

[@Sivasuriyan]

For brick or concrete wall?

[@axusuvitieoliveira]

This one is for drywall they are hollow inside. Most likely nothing quite like this works for concrete or brick since they are not. Edit. Actually some brick have holes in them so electrocity can run easier inside. Tho im not sure how easy using those holes would be.

[@user-nt2fe6iq4r]

could this solved solid concrete wall problem?

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

How high is the center of your TV from the floor?