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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[@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.

[@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

[@Zaxxonking87]

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.

[@Rachelcenter1]

i'm confused, if you arent running the power cable through that hole, where is the power cable of your tv at timecode 3:50 into this video?

[@ryanmaher6228]

Did you get an answer for this one? I’m confused as well?

[@Rachelcenter1]

@@ryanmaher6228 no

[@marktorres3852]

Also waiting for an answer to this question. He said it's not advisable to run power cables behind the drywall... so, where do you run it then? Does that mean that the power cable have to be outside the drywall? How do you conceal that one?

[@tbella66]

He did a 'do as I say, not as I do' and ran those power cables behind the wall, which violates code.

[@Claribel42]

I’m so confused as well. Can some one answer this questions please 🙏!!!?

[@GamerBat3112]

Our walls are made up of real concrete

[@eliphilson6713]

….so saw into it….

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@AB-nv7bz]

So where is the power cable?

[@LuisLora-gc6dc]

Bluetooth power

[@mdcjoe13]

😮

[@wavey61]

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

[@l1berty53000]

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

[@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 ..

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@alexat62]

So, what happened to the power cables?

[@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!

[@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 👍👍

[@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

[@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

[@mayarudfeld5264]

I am confused, how is your tv powered if you aren't running power cables through the wall?

[@Heirlife86]

That's what I asked, too.

[@Arty_McParty]

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

[@jessecroy2949]

where is your tv power chord plugged into?

[@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

[@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.

[@nacho420]

This only works in the US but not in Europe mostly. We have REAL Walls here. And don't need to rebuild the whole house from scratch after a storm xD

[@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?

[@uniwestaunitedwestand5587]

How to Hide Your TV Wires | EASY.... Great title indeed however; what he failed to consider is that not everyone has got a carton wall...

[@electraglideclyde]

Tip #1, fish your cables BEFORE you install your plates. You're welcome.

[@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.

[@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

[@e-jay6390]

So how did he power up his TV?

[@tubebender63]

So how are you powering the TV if the power cords shouldn’t be behind the wall?

[@mgweir3252]

Bad idea running your power cords through the wall like that. There is a product called Powerbridge that is within code to run power and data cables through. That or install an outlet behind tv with romex.

[@theechosenone4471]

He didnt

[@renardokafor4021]

So where’s the power cord for the tv???

[@user-mr4rw5vv2c]

just get a bluetooth battery powered TV...

[@theweekendbuilder]

Brilliant

[@vasilykravchenko2757]

Отлично подходит, если ты живёшь в домике Ниф-нифа.

[@entertheheaven.7671]

what about bricks wall 90% of us are having bricks walls bro

[@tnabbott]

How do you plug in the tv?

[@vinetamer]

Where is the power cord for tv?

[@DarknessGlobalThreat]

So then what is your power cable connected to

[@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.

[@Therockbrothersmc]

1:35 step one: have walls made of IKEA furniture

[@velebitsko]

Europeans watching this video: “Goddamit…”

[@theweekendbuilder]

This video was intended for people in the US. According to the video analytics, only 20% of people who watch this video are from the US 😂

[@MelvinEster]

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

[@MrArnoldJRimmer]

It could be done so much easier. No need to cut or fish anything. Just get rid of all cables. Damn thing won't work without power anyway. But it looks very nice.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@mariannes.6023]

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

[@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??

[@Kiech02]

Try this with a normal concrete wall....

[@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

[@veeisher]

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

[@MarioGarciaValiente2]

Sorry that It is not posible in Spain.

[@pink221]

This looks great, but I wouldn't dare with my wall as my TV is sitting on a chimney breast that has been blocked in (UK 1920s build).

[@artdose5568]

We do not have this kind of walls here in Greece 😅🙄😔

[@jonnychingas5757]

So if you didn't run your power cord thru the wall How are you going to turn on your TV???? Did you think of that??

[@chuckfuller6074]

This is why I came into the comments. I see he never plugged it back in. Was it run through the wall? I love the rest of it but want to know what to do about the power chord. My guess is that he either used tape and paint, ran it through the wall too or just letting it hang like it was before 🤷‍♂️.

[@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 😂

[@joekagerer]

Thumbs DOWN he doesn't show the power cable running a power cable through those low power holes is against US code because it's dangerous. He says heat, but it's not correct to run high power cable through the same opening as low power cable. All the cables need to have the same power rating in case the insulation on the high power cable is compromised. The low power cables could then be energized. The fact You Tube hides thumbs down is a disservice to us and could be very dangerous in cases like this.

[@ifitistobeitisuptome]

Okay......So, If we should only be running Data or Optical cables through the walls like this 3:15 Then........... Where the hell are YOUR POWER CABLES coming from????....... Shakes Head!!

[@IkeMann100]

My walls are concrete 😂

[@RichmondeCalalo]

Hehe our wall is concrete howww

[@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

[@szacsoka]

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

[@АнтонДейнекин-д7э]

Это тебе не в панельке штробить 😂

[@iqindian5009]

i have concrete wall....upuff

[@SyryoSKZ]

This would be not so easy to do, if your house gets Concrete walls. 🙅🏽‍♂️

[@hebohhhhh]

That is why interior designer always use board to cover the concrete wall

[@cooperdeniro9189]

See this is why we need the dislike button back. Because I don't see a single reply from him about what to do with the power cables. Come on man don't give us a problem without a solution.

[@notpipa_]

Only available in US houses. At least where I live the walls are made of concrete =(

[@OliverFlinn]

Exactly, my house is made out of bricks lol

[@HolyDrugLord]

@@OliverFlinn your walls inside of your house are brick too?

[@OliverFlinn]

@@HolyDrugLord of course lol

[@HolyDrugLord]

@@OliverFlinn lol what kind of bricks are they? Like the classic red bricks? 🧱

[@OliverFlinn]

@@HolyDrugLord pretty much, our house was built in like 1880, the walls are like 2 feet thick lmao

[@nfoanvo]

So, just to confirm, I shouldn’t run my TV power cord? I plan on running an Optical, AV, and 3 HDMI’s through. So how do I conceal the TV Cable if I shouldn’t send it through?

[@hremaddox]

But, how do you plug it in, then?

[@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. ?

[@Krazy_Shorts]

I have never EVER felt major heat, or any heat actually, coming from my power cord from the TV. Thats a little over the top.

[@davidgorecki6699]

my guy fr hit us with the wireless cabels hah

[@bluwind68]

Eh per voi americani è facile risolvere il problema con i muri in cartone .....questo lavoretto vienilo a fare qui in Europa dove costruiamo case vere in mattoni 😂

[@aaron0089]

He is running the power cables through the wall himself 🤣… And this is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard “Don’t run power cables through the wall”… Dude did the thought ever cross your mind that ALL of the electrical wiring of your house is done inside the wall😒… For Gods sake stop scaring people 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@adrey2134]

Yeah this will do only in the US housing which majority of walls made out of a cardboard. My rock solid walls made out of a concrete can’t do. I’ll stick to the wireless alternative, see ya!

[@bobscott6223]

I thought you said it would be |EASY ? I'm not cutting holes in my wall to hide a couple of cables. CLick Bait.

[@TrojenMonkey]

While this is a nice look, it definitely convinces me how much the aesthetics isn't worth it. Need to disconnect the cable and connect it to something else (a laptop parhaps)? Good luck getting it. Want your console to sit somewhere else? The cable is through the wall, good luck with that. And with a hole in the wall, you open up the possibility of pests getting into your walls. Really ain't liking it.

[@sreenibalabalaki4237]

Your dog is not interested with your project at all 😉

[@motoryzen]

So...where's the power cord for the tv? You said it yourself in the video that basically it's unwise to run power cords through/inside the wall as some heat up enough to present a safety hazard. Is that tv powered ...wireless? I doubt it given the brand name ;)

[@karansinhjadejavlogs3310]

😂 any way to do this on concrete wall.. 😂 because i have that wall

[@alisonharris7846]

Nothing about this is easy so the title was misleading

[@christianm.3106]

😂😂

[@Juststartingout768]

I’m confused. I watched this video to hide my cable and right at the end you say dont put your power cable behind the wall? I just watched you putting your power cable behind the wall. What am I missing?

[@luciferlight5082]

If the power cable gets hot ,than it is the wrong gauge wire for the load and should never be used under any circumstances inside or outside of the wall .For me,I wouldn't worry one iota of putting a power cable in the wall because I would be aware of the gauge of wire and if thinking is too hard ,use a thick extension cord 😐💁🏻‍♂️

[@CasualGamerPlays]

Umm..You mentioned not to run standard power cables through the wall, so how are you powering up your tv and video game consoles? Cause wouldn't the power cables for those items be considered a power cable??

[@nathangroves3177]

If i had power cables that heated up during use, I'd move out!! Or is that an American thing? Paper walls and telephone wire power cables 😅

[@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

[@morddurchjet8143]

European walls: 🗿

[@fors.3703]

Pov: You are european and walls arent made out of cardboard

[@francishalam]

This DIY video of yours forced me to subscribe your channel

[@marknorville9827]

99% done, you can see the wire from the Switch, boo hiss. I am just trying to cable manage at the moment, and failing miserably, but in the UK the majority of houses are stone or brick so we cannot do all of this, so our solution is cable trunking.

[@SavedPulley]

❤ Great job my brother. God bless you in King Jesus's Name 🙏

[@KleberD91]

Not possible in germany

[@animalsandnatureofbosnia5360]

Ur walls are not like here in Bosnia. They are bricks and concrete. At ur homes he walls like in our catle houses. We cannot do it like that

[@Neva4Granted]

How are you powering your tv if you said not to run power cables behind the wall?? I didn’t see any outlet by the tv mount. Unless you just said that as a disclaimer lol