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We're diving into one of the most common questions we get asked: "How high should I mount my TV?" First off, solid choice on mounting your TV to the wall. And no, we’re not just saying that because we sell mounts—it genuinely makes your space look awesome. The days of giant entertainment centers cluttering up your room are long gone, and we’re all better for it. The last time a TV sitting on furniture was cool, Die Hard was still a new release.

So, once you’re ready to get that sweet new OLED TV on the wall, the next question is: how high should it go? Don’t worry, we’ve got some simple guidelines to help you find the perfect spot. 

If reading isn’t your thing and you’d rather just watch, we’ve got you covered! Check out this quick video where we break down the perfect TV height, no scrolling required!

How High To Mount A TV In The Living Room

Let’s just say the "living room" covers any classic TV-watching setup. Whether you’re kicking back with a cold one, binging The Boys, or rewatching John Wick for the 100th time (because let’s be real, it never gets old), you’ll want that TV mounted at the perfect height. The secret? Eye level. Make sure the center of your screen lines up with your eyes when you’re sitting in your usual spot on the couch. Check out the Dennis Reynolds doppelgänger below – he totally nailed his setup!

Eye-level height should be easy to figure out for most TVs, but you'll need to check the position of the VESA pattern. And yes, VESA pattern sounds like something straight outta the movie Dune. It's not as cool (or technical) as it sounds, VESA pattern refers to the little holes on the back of your TV. You'll use them to attach the TV interface part of your TV mount. Take a look, they'll either be right in the middle of the TV:

Or off-set like this one:

If your VESA pattern is in the middle, pop a squat on the couch, and have your friend or lover put a small piece of tape on the wall. Adjust it until it's exactly at eye level. You'll want your TV wall plate to be centered directly over this spot. If it feels too low or bumps into some legit decor you've got, feel free to adjust it up a few inches. Your house, you make the rules. I just happened to have a dancing Jack Black sticker laying around, so I used it to mark the perfect spot. It made placing the drilling template easy and got me fired up to watch School Of Rock. Big time W.

Hold up, wall template? If you're a legend and already bought an Echogear mount you'll most likely have one in the box. Most of our mounts come with a wall template, so just center it over the sticker and bam, drilling done. Don't worry, there's still time to become a legend. Check out our mounts here.

Already have a TV mount and don't need the plug? Hold the wall plate over the sticker and use a pencil to mark drilling holes. Now drill your pilot holes and attach the wall plate with a ratchet & you're good to go.

There's a little math involved if you've got an off-center VESA pattern. Instead of putting the wall plate at the exact height you want the screen, measure the distance from the center of the VESA holes (blue dot) to the middle of the screen (orange dot). Let's say that's a solid 4".

Now, do the same exercise as before with the sticker and find where you want the center of the screen to be. Adjust the sticker down 4", or however far off yours is, to compensate for the off-center VESA pattern.

How High To Hang A TV In The Bedroom

If you're placing the TV somewhere other than a classic living room setup, the steps are similar but the type of TV mount you have becomes more important. Let's throw on something more comfortable and slip into the bedroom for this one. Imagine you're laying in bed covered in Cheetos dust wondering how your sheets will ever be clean again. Regardless of your off-orange sheets, you'll want the TV to be in a comfortable position while laying down. If you hung the flatscreen at sitting eye-level, you'll have to crank your neck in an awkward position to see the screen. That sounds like it sucks, so let's fix it. Mount it 6"-12" higher and tilt the screen down. This is where you make sure to get a TV mount that can tilt like this one. That way, you can mount the TV high enough to be comfortable and tilt the screen down to avoid annoying glare. This guy gets it.

Lay back and get comfy. Do the same steps as before. Throw a sticker on the wall to find the most comfortable viewing angle from wherever you'll spend the most time watching. Adjust it up or down depending on your VESA pattern, and bang. You've got the optimal height for your TV mount. However, at the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference. If you think it'd look cooler higher on the wall, go for it.

Does Screen Size Impact How High A TV Should Be Mounted?

Generally speaking, size doesn’t matter. Whether it’s a 65” or 75” TV, the mounting height rules stay the same. The middle of the screen should be at eye level—or as close as you can get. If your TV’s so big it feels weird too low, go ahead and raise it a few inches. Just make sure you’ve got a tilting mount so watching Happy Gilmore feels as satisfying as his hole-in-one on the 18th!

I've Got A Fancy Fireplace, How High Should I Mount My TV?

Fireplaces are the best places for fire. If you're lucky enough to have one, congrats, you have a great spot to burn documents linking you to that unfortunate smelting accident. Mounting above a fireplace is a little trickier than a standard install, so we've got a whole separate blog covering that. Head on over and soak in a hot tub of our TV mount knowledge.

Well, that about sums it up. How high you should mount your TV depends on where you'll be watching from. For the best viewing while sitting down, try to get the middle of the screen right at eye level. For other rooms, you might need to put it higher on the wall. Just eyeball it and pick the best spot for your setup. If you've got any hot q's about TV mounts or need killer show recommendations, click the chat button in the bottom right and give our TV mount nerds a chance to flex. They are legit.