So you have finally purchased your favourite TV, perhaps you have also bought a matching sound system. While decisions like speakers and TVs are important, one should also keep in mind the big picture infrastructure items that need to be focused on early for their successful installation.

When you are installing a new TV, there are big picture items that make sure that the TV is mounted securely. When it comes to TV wall mounting, let’s have a look at each of the items

• Power

Power is one of the most important items, without power your TV will not work. You should have an electrician put an outlet for your TV on the wall. Keeping in mind the guidelines of the National Electrical Code, you cannot just run an electrical wire or a code through the wall. There are several solutions like power bridges that allow easy and safe power connections. You will not need to bring an electrician for this. However, if you are working with something more solid like a brick wall, you might need help.

• Sources

You should know what sources will connect to the TV. The sources determine the type and the number of cables that are needed. While some source components like Apple TV, dish joy, and DIRECTV genie mini seem to install on the wall behind a flat panel TV, most components require some kind of cabinet or a shelf. You should keep in mind that the location of the sources will determine the cable length and also the difficulty level of the installation. Before installation, it is always recommended to collect a bundle of HDMI, CAT rated data, and RG6 coax cabling for flexibility. You would need these if you are not using an AV receiver as a source Switcher.

• Audio

Modern TVs are capable of amazing sound. However, there are a few exceptions that deliver abysmal sound. Fortunately, there are many ways to improve it. When it comes to installation, adding a sound bar, just a single digital audio cable from TV to the bar will do well. you will have to keep in mind where the bar is mounted as this might mean concealing another cable inside the wall. When it comes to a traditional surround system, to enjoy the improved sound quality from any streamed programming like, Netflix or Amazon prime generally requires sending the TV’s audio to the AVR. You can do this with the help of a digital audio cable.

• Control

It is with no doubt that your remote pile will grow quickly. As the installation grows from TV, to TV with the setup box, to multiple sources, to add an extra audio system, you will bind to have to collect multiple remotes for each device. Fortunately, you can avoid this by investing in a universal controller. The sources that are located out of sight require a control solution that can walk even through the cabinet doors or even the walls. For this, you can rely on radio frequency solutions that do not require pointing the remote at the target.