"Looking for something that you put down randomly... somewhere..." - Me also for EVERY project I do. This and your summary measurement video was just what I needed to decide on this very mount. Thanks!
@how2q4 жыл бұрын
Oh man...literally drives me nuts...like I'm hiding tools on purpose!lol thanks for watching
@okiebsooner2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video.. Monoprice should pay you a consultation fee or something! This video saved me so much time, so kudos to your badass instructions and time to upload to help everyone out!!
@how2q2 жыл бұрын
Haha i wish…glad it helped!
@drdilettante4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Super helpful. A few notes. On my kit: (1) the hex head bolt screws had washers (L). (2) I used 4" about the mantel as my starting point, but I hit the crown moulding by 1/2" with the top of the front panel arm, so measure that. (3) I don't know why they used slidey-holes for the front panel threaded rods; they throw everything off-level. (4) Related: I needed my wife to hold it down so I could loosen and re-level the front panel. Adjusting the pressure should be an early step; I'm 6', 200lbs+ and struggled. (5) I backed out the pressure all the way. (6) THIS VERSION HAS A FACEPLATE THAT IS TOO WIDE FOR SAMSUNG'S; the Samsung standard seems to be 200mm (8"), and you need about 10.5". The newer version of this product can fit as narrow a VESA pattern as 100mm.
@how2q4 жыл бұрын
I have to say, I haven't been able to level my TV totally. To the naked eye it is "level" but I can see it off just a bit. Haven't figured out a solution. We are happy with ours, i was surprised that they don't make a "release" for arm just to test it out without extra set of hands and a lot of force.
@drdilettante4 жыл бұрын
@@how2q "Haven't figured out a solution." I think the only solution is to loosen those 4 nuts and slide it into level, but that would require a 3rd person to hold the level, lol. And I'm hoping the newer model has a release or locking pins. I'll find out in about a week!
@how2q4 жыл бұрын
@@drdilettante I would be interested to know...thanks.
@jeffreyaltneu92322 жыл бұрын
Having the issue of barely hitting the crown moulding now!! Can’t push the spring mechanism back enough to get the screws in the wall plate. Shouldn’t be an issue once we add the tv since it’ll lean forward a bit. How did you do it?
@fahrv2422 жыл бұрын
The Mantelmount has an installation bolt that holds the bracket out at a right angle while installing the TV. Then you can adjust the gas cylinder after. No elf required!
@servus473 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this in preparation to install the same setup. Thanks for being so detailed!
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Make sure your tv is heavy enough for this. This worked well but changed to a vivo electric over mantel mount which works great. Did a vid on that too. Good luck.
@theoriginalchefboyoboy60253 жыл бұрын
You need to attach to AT LEAST one stud - don't immediately jump to use toggle bolts all around, and you can use more than 2 if you need to. If you have friend who did a wall mount they may have leftover plastic spacers that you can use. Sometimes the curved tvs come with them. All screws on tvs are metric - 8mm are 1.25 thread or coarse, 6mm are fine or 1.00 thread.
@AYoungTo3 жыл бұрын
I have the same mount. I only have studs on one side. How do you have studs above your fire place ?
@sammydemon6662 жыл бұрын
@@AYoungTo Shouldn't it be made from brick if it's a fireplace? lol
@jbassman62 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Is it possible to mount the sound bar underneath the tv rather than on the wall?
@how2q2 жыл бұрын
Definitely… I’ve had a few people with the same question. If you look in the video description I believe there is a link to a sound bar mount for this TV mount
@marioquinones72883 жыл бұрын
Great video, you saved a great deal of headache. I'll be checking you're other videos.
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@MyBikEtube Жыл бұрын
2:00 a little late to the show, but came here looking for a solution. TV is mounted but not directly centered with the fireplace bc of location of the studs (avoided using additional drywall screws in this case.) Tv is hanging on the rails and because the rails are short, I can no longer adjust the tv to the right. Could you remember if the square front plate holding the horizontal rails can be adjusted for better centering?? I know this mount is probably outdated now!
@how2q Жыл бұрын
I know it would be a pain to pull down and readjust. One option might be grab an MDF panel, paint color of wall and attach to studs to allow you to possibly center your mount. I changed this out 18 months ago for an electric option, and do not recall if there is the ability to move the plate.
@davidwiley61653 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tips on how to install this mount. I have a TCL 75” 4K tv and needed a mount that I could adjust up and down for my living room. The tcl doesn’t have a flat back as well so your idea of wood spacers is good. I will also be using washers on wall mount and more washers on side screws to bracket. How far out from the wall will the tv come out from the wall?
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Rest of the story on the "shims" I used...I actually lost the plastic spacers that come with the mount hence my "hack" for using wood spacers. When you order product they will come with the spacers needed. That being said, when I review the video (i no longer have this mount), the chart for how high you mount above mantel only accounts for a max mantel of 16". I would call monoprice and inquire if if would come out enough for your large mantel. Good luck
@christan72192 жыл бұрын
I am in the same pickle. I have a 75in tcl. Have you mounted your tv yet? I just feel super sketched out. Lol @david
@jefong582 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this fully detailed video. I’m in the process of installing mine. By the way what size tv do you have there? Thanks very much.
@how2q2 жыл бұрын
65”… I actually replaced the one in this video with an electric one. May be worth the extra money. Here is the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9eJd7Rep6iVpmw.html
@romaelpervez44982 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed video. Were you able to get rid of the 'click/snap' sound that I've seen in videos of this mount. Click/snap sound when pulling down, probably locking into place?
@how2q2 жыл бұрын
I replaced this mount with an electric version from a different company (amzn.to/3nRIjlk). I did a video on that one…very happy with it. On the monoprice product, i don’t remember a “clicking” sound. Sorry i couldn’t answer your question. For the price…i did like the monoprice
@mooki332 жыл бұрын
Great video. Is it easy to mount the soundbar?
@quinncasey83844 жыл бұрын
Watched the other video...appreciate the detail on mod for mount.
@how2q4 жыл бұрын
awesome...thx for watching
@stuartpatteson18803 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same mount. Thanks for the helpful video. Question: how do you know how high to place the hook bars on the back of the tv? The instructions don’t say. There are many mounting positions with all the holes and slots. Thanks!
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Great question…i would lay it out on the floor to figure it out. Sorry, not perfect answer but this will help you plan it out. I took this mount down and installed one from Vivo (electric mount). Side note…i used wood shims because i lost the plastic spacers that come w mount.
@serge45062 жыл бұрын
What is the width of the mounting plate ? I'm wondering if installing on a 12 inch height pavilion outdoor header is feasible...
@joelamonica48743 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Quick question: per the instructions I should drill holes 4" above mantel. However, if i want to add a sound bar at the bottom, do I add the height of the sound bar to the 4"? Say the sound bar is 3" should the bottom mount be 7 inches above the mantel? Thanks in advance
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
No...just measure the 4” up...bonus that sound bar is less than 4” high. You are only worried about clearing mantel that probably sticks out more than soundbar. Hope that helps
@joelamonica48743 жыл бұрын
@@how2q Thanks ii does. I just wanted to make sure there would be enough space ( between the bottom of the TV (when mounted) and the Mantel to fit a sound bar at the bottom of the TV
@thirteenthgrade50811 ай бұрын
Wouldn’t you want the soundbar to be attached to the mount so when you pull it down it follows?
@how2q11 ай бұрын
Sorry for late reply…yes there is that option…most people probably do that but i obviously didnt. Honestly the sound seems the same to me.
@umartariq70923 жыл бұрын
Your soundbar is hidden behind the TV. Does that impact sound quality when the TV is in down position? I have seen some mounts where the sound bar goes with the TV, just wondering if it really makes a difference
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
If you are REALLY into audio it might. I am not and don’t notice a difference at all.
@umartariq70923 жыл бұрын
@@how2q thanks!
@aaronfuller4800 Жыл бұрын
Great Video except for your blocking the sound bar if the TV is pulled down but good job or something...
@how2q Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that has been brought up a few times. There is an attachment for sound bar and understand most people want the soundbar right under tv. I’m not an audiophile so honestly, I really don’t even notice the difference.
@djm99272 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, helpful. Did you consider mounted the sound bad under the TV as it gets pulled down?
@how2q2 жыл бұрын
i do have a link for a soundbar attachment. I did consider it but wasn’t a big deal to me. I know many people want it attached hence the link.
@aaronfuller4800 Жыл бұрын
@@how2q So you wanted to block the sound from the 800$ soundbar your using that seems like a good idea???
@how2q Жыл бұрын
@@aaronfuller4800 blocking sound - No. in fact what is painful is when I just turn of the audio from the TV on…BAD. Sound from sonos is perfectly fine for me…notice no difference.
@aaronfuller4800 Жыл бұрын
@@how2q fair enough.
@metsfaninct3 жыл бұрын
Wife assist! My has wife has also assisted me on mounting a couple TV’s.
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Extra set of hands always helps. ESPECIALLY with this one!
@chrisanders2926 Жыл бұрын
When the tv is in the down position doesn’t that block the sound coming from the Sonos
@how2q Жыл бұрын
I am not an audiophile. Sounds fine to be. You can get soundbar attachment if necessary
@AZAZPdotcom3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your time answering these questions for us. Do you know if they make a remote control version of this mount?
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
They do not but i would be all over it if they did. More WOW factor
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Remembered your comment from a couple of months back. One of my viewers purchased a VIVO Electric Mount. I went out and purchased one...love it. Here's the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9eJd7Rep6iVpmw.html
@dirtychubbs2 жыл бұрын
you have two different brand mounts listed. which one is used here? Is the price of the more expensive mount really worth it?
@how2q2 жыл бұрын
Some people like the mantel mount…for price i would stay w monoprice mount
@MYFAtal132 жыл бұрын
I do t have a fireplace but I feel that I mounted my TV too high lol. I might get this mount so I don't have to drill more holes into my wall.
@how2q2 жыл бұрын
Ha most of us do mount it too high…you will like this one
@standstrong1232 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you for this great video. I just got this mount and the J screws that attach the arm to the wall bracket do not line up at the top. Any idea why and how I can make it line it up. I noticed that the arm is hitting the wall at the very top when I try the line the wholes up. Is there anyway I can adjust the arm so that the J screw holes line up?
@how2q2 жыл бұрын
Ugh sorry i can’t help. Made this vid a couple years ago and no long have mount for reference. I use a vivo electric mount now. Sorry i don’t have the answers ur looking fir
@alondrasweety2 жыл бұрын
How do you level the tv it looks tilted to one side
@pierredover17123 жыл бұрын
Great video! I’m thinking about buying this mount but seen some reviews saying the piston bracket broke. Any updates, how is yours holding up?
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
I believe its been up a little over a year and no issues at all. Very happy w it
@powellok111 ай бұрын
I installed my MM340 and when it is in the down position it is just slightly crooked / not level. Is there a way to adjust?
@how2q11 ай бұрын
I replaced mine about 2 yrs ago. One thing you can try is wedging something (folded piece of paper) between hook and horizontal bar. I don’t think there is a mechanical adjustment but it has been 4 years since i installed this
@zumaiet Жыл бұрын
How do you adjust the tilt? Mine is slightly titled and it’s killing me.
@how2q Жыл бұрын
Ugh marizzi i don’t have this mount anymore…wish i could help. Moved on to one that is electric
@glene.smithii81122 жыл бұрын
@how2q What stud finder do you use?
@benjaminagnic87633 жыл бұрын
how big was ur tv and do u think 65inch tv will cover the bottom ant top of the mount
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
If you check description of this video it will give exact dimensions. This was a 65" TV. The first TV I tried was a 55inch (old and needed a new one) and it really didn't cover mount that well. I learned that monoprice has 3 different sizes of mounts depending on the size of your tv. Hope that helps
@stellafranich80433 жыл бұрын
I have a rock fireplace that’s curved & a huge mantel. It’s about 27” deep so I’m thinking it needs to go out & down at least 30” to clear. You think it will work?
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Hey Stella...apologies for late response...just catching up. I did make a video that I will link at the end of this description that might address your questions. One thing I mention in this video is that this TV does go "out" about 30". You said you needed about a 27" inch clearance so I think this might work. What bothered me about the monoprice product is that, without mounting it, it was tough to extend it out to test it in a situation like yours (the air pistons are super strong...nearly impossible to extend without mounting it to SOMETHING). This issue was the main reason why I made the video. Here is the link to my quicker video that may address your situation: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNSWp9WjvZjOp6M.html
@Dot00113 жыл бұрын
So it looks like the holes i drill in the studs are 7 inches from the top of the mantle? My mantle sticks out 12.5 inches. My tv is 33 1/8 inches high and i have 40 3/8 from mantle to ceiling. Glad i have that 1/4 extra wiggle room.
@Dot00113 жыл бұрын
I eyeballed it.
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Hey joe how did it go? Sorry for late reply...man that is a serious mantel. Mine, i think, was half the size
@Dot00113 жыл бұрын
@@how2q i put everything together and figured out that the top of bars(with holes that attach to tv) are level with top of tv. So i connected everything except the tv and pressed it up against the wall and marked my hole height. Found studs, leveled, drilled into studs, connected it all up. Works great, didnt think we would use the swivel but we use it all the time. Will put some gorilla glue tape on tv where it makes contact with mantle. Thanks for the video. I needed something more than that manual.
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Man...glad it all worked out!
@dirkhain89323 жыл бұрын
Why did you not choose to have the sonos bar attached to the TV?
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Aesthetically, the sonos (this version) is bigger than your average playbar. Decided to just leave it attached. I would recommend you look at similar electric mount... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9eJd7Rep6iVpmw.html
@aartibajaj26943 жыл бұрын
Hello, could you please make a video or help me how to release tension? I am unable to bring it down at all, its too tight and I dont know whether I am doing the right thing to release the tension. I urgently need some help please.
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Please go back to 7:53 of video for help. I apologize but i removed this to get an electric version from VIVO: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9eJd7Rep6iVpmw.html If you have a "light" tv this will not work well. TV needs to be heavier in order to rotate down and up. The key is adjust the screw down and up to help with tension. I wish I could be more help but that is all i have to offer without having this product still in my home.
@janetreese20982 жыл бұрын
When I go to articulate the are down, it very hard to pull down, and then it springs right back up without me pushing it up, it will not stay down.
@how2q2 жыл бұрын
Sounds strange but your tv may not weigh enough. In the video i tried to show how to adjust for weight.
@richlongo62133 жыл бұрын
When the TV is pulled down for viewing the sound bar is behind it. Doesn't this affect sound quality?
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
I am not an audiophile but we don't notice any difference in sound quality. I wouldn't consider it an issue at all. We only have the sound bar for audio...not a full up surround system.
@garyjacquin97413 жыл бұрын
Of course it does! Not a good idea ...
@DD-hj3sj3 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you just use the spacers provided with the kit? That wood spacer is unneeded. Comes with longer bolts and spacers.
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
It sure does. Amazing you are the first person to notice and ask. I bought this while house was being renovated. Unboxed it in a storage room to start planning out where to place studs and mantel on new fireplace. Spacer/bolt package disappeared.
@GabrielFernandez-zp7ec3 жыл бұрын
Can I use It for pull Up my 65inch TV, not for pull down?
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
This is used mainly for pull down. I think that is what you are asking
@GabrielFernandez-zp7ec3 жыл бұрын
I would like to use It for pull Up, is It possible?
@davidwiley61653 жыл бұрын
How many inches does the TV pull out before dropping ? I have a 20” deep mantel
@crliewtsn3 жыл бұрын
Someone please answer a question: why are they so expensive, I just want to put my tv down then back up again?
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Just wait for a sale. I believe i got mine for $99.00 when, at the time, they were $199.00.
@crliewtsn3 жыл бұрын
how2q thanks do they sell cheaper on Black Friday?
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
No clue...watch monoprice and mantlemount on that friday. Can't remember what time of year i purchased this mount
@crliewtsn3 жыл бұрын
how2q ok thanks for the help 👍👍
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
sure, let me know if you find a "deal"
@shwetagaikwad43292 жыл бұрын
How to make it swivel? Does not swivel on mine.
@how2q2 жыл бұрын
This was a great mount but I changed it out for an electrical one over a year ago. Wish I could help....I believe mine swiveled right out of the box. there is probably a way to loosen arm from top or bottom. Sorry I couldn't help more
@AnonymousAccount5143 жыл бұрын
7:57: 40lbs is alll the way to the top...i thought this can handle Max Weight 154lbs
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
The scale runs from 40 lbs to 154 lbs. My tv at 40 lbs was the minimum weight recommended (that's why screws were all the way at the top - you can adjust it for heavier TV's). What this meant for me was the tv remained all the way up or all the way down but I could not set it between those positions. The heavier the tv the better for this mount - which sounds strange but true in my experience. Sorry for late reply hope this helps
@clarencerichardson95663 жыл бұрын
I can't get my tv to stay down know matter what I do
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
Is your tv too light? I am assuming you adjusted tension for weight of your tv?
@clarencerichardson95663 жыл бұрын
The two Screws beside the weight chart want move thanks for getting back with me
@prkeene3 жыл бұрын
The "name brand" MantleMount system includes spacers for irregular backed TVs. Ridiculous the cheapo Monoprice version does not. I guess thats the price you pay for knockoffs.
@how2q3 жыл бұрын
The rest of the story is that it actually did include plastic spacers. I was going through a move and misplaced them. Had to come up with my own hack. Should have communicated that in the video. Replaced the mount w vivo electric mount. Much happier w vivo product. Did a video on it if ur interested
@alexiagreen4302 жыл бұрын
I have wasted money and had two people fail at hanging this money that call themselves professional... they can't get the hydraulic to not be so tight I'm soooo mad
@how2q2 жыл бұрын
So sorry this happened. Mine worked fine until i replace it with an electric one…hope you find a resolution! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9eJd7Rep6iVpmw.html