How high should your TV be mounted?

Be clear about which part of the TV you measure

Our 70–110 cm starting range refers to the bottom edge, not the centre of the screen. It is TV Mount Australia's planning approach, not a manufacturer requirement or a rule for every room. Screen size changes where the centre ends up at the same bottom-edge height.

Seated eye level is another useful reference. SANUS's height planner starts with the screen centre near seated eye level, while recognising that standing viewing and room design can call for a different position. We discuss those factors rather than applying one measurement to every installation.

Start with the people watching

Tell us whether you mainly watch from the sofa, also watch from the kitchen, or use both positions. The seat height, distance and normal viewing posture give the discussion more context than a measurement taken while standing beside the wall.

For a lounge-focused room, test the proposed outline from the sofa. For a mixed kitchen/lounge setup, also check the standing sightline before committing. A position that looks symmetrical on an empty wall may not suit either everyday viewing position.

Allow for furniture and future equipment

If young children are part of the household, discuss reach and the whole furniture setup as well. A higher screen alone is not a complete child-safety solution, and should not replace suitable mounting or consideration of the surrounding furniture.

• The height and width of the TV unit below the screen.
• A current soundbar, or space for one you intend to add later.
• Nearby shelves, cupboards and other sightline constraints.
• The screen's actual dimensions and connection positions.
• Planned changes to furniture or how the room is used.

Try the position before it becomes permanent

Mark the TV outline using paper or suitable removable tape, with the proposed bottom edge clearly indicated. Sit in your normal position and compare a slightly lower and higher outline. This lets you discuss a real view rather than trying to imagine a number.

As a hypothetical example, a screen 80 cm high with a bottom edge at 90 cm has its centre at 130 cm. Raising the same screen's bottom edge to 110 cm moves the centre to 150 cm. These are arithmetic examples, not suggested heights; use the actual TV dimensions when planning.

Height and bracket choice should work together

We prefer a fixed bracket where the agreed position serves the main viewing needs. If a particular room needs angle adjustment, discuss that before choosing the mount. Do not rely on a tilting bracket to make an unsuitable height work for everyone.

The final wall fixing position also depends on the TV's mounting holes and bracket geometry. The screen's bottom edge is a useful planning reference; it is not where the fixing holes should be drilled.