- 1). Choose between a standard wall mount and an articulating wall mount. Determine how you will be using your TV mount; for example, if you will be watching the TV from only one location in the room or if you plan on watching the TV from different angles. Articulating wall mounts cost a little more than stationary wall mounts, but give you the option to watch it flat against the wall or to pull it out closer to you and rotate the display.
- 2). Check the VESA screws spacing dimensions on the back of your TV and make sure to choose a wall mount that accommodates those connections. VESA screws are the screws that hold the TV to the wall mount, so it is vital the VESA holes on the wall mount are the same distance as on the TV. Some TVs have multiple VESA options, so make sure you are aware of all the possibilities to help you know what you need. For example, a TV may have 100 by 100 and 200 by 200 VESA hole options, so a TV mount would only need to offer one of those dimensions to work.
- 3). Consult your TV's manual for the weight of your TV or weigh the TV yourself. Knowing the weight of your TV is important so you can buy a wall mount that can support your TV on the wall without any parts breaking. This is especially important with articulating wall mounts, as they can extend out away from the wall, forcing more load on the wall-connected base.
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