How to mount a soundbar

• Drill and bits
• Stud and cable detector
• Spirit level
• Pencil and tape measure

Before you start, lay everything out on a soft surface (the flattened box works) and check it against the parts list in your manual.

• Wall brackets or mounting template
• Screws and wall plugs
• Soundbar
• Cables (HDMI or optical, power)

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   Step 1: Decide the height: just below the TV, with a gap so the soundbar does not block the TV's sensor or the sound ports on its top.

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   Step 2: Tape the paper template to the wall, or measure the distance between the soundbar's keyholes, and level the line.

3. 3

   Step 3: Scan for cables and pipes, then drill and plug the holes, or use the fixings meant for your wall type.

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   Step 4: Screw the brackets or screws in, leaving the screw heads out by the amount the manual shows.

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   Step 5: Connect the HDMI or optical cable and power before hanging, since the ports can be hard to reach afterwards.

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   Step 6: Hang the soundbar on the brackets, check it has seated in both, and check it is level.

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   Step 7: Run the TV's sound settings to output through the soundbar and test the volume from the TV remote.

• Measuring from the box drawing instead of the actual keyholes.
• Hanging it too close under the TV so it blocks the remote sensor.
• Forgetting to plug in cables first.