The evolution of motorized mounts
The first motorized TV mounts, known as pop-up TV lifts, were originally designed for the nautical sector. They were conceived to be integrated into the furniture of boats, offering an effective solution to the problem of limited space. Subsequently, with the growing popularity of flat-screen TVs, the use of motorized mounts extended to domestic and commercial environments.
TV mount
The term “TV mount” represents a generic concept that encompasses all types of television brackets. Within this broad spectrum, we find a particularly advanced subset: motorized mounts. These are equipped with electrical mechanisms that allow adjustment of the television’s angle and position via remote control or app, ensuring an optimal viewing experience.
TV lift
TV lift is a motorized system that allows hiding the television inside furniture, cabinets, or recessing it into the floor. TV lifts, also called elevators or lifts for TVs, allow vertical raising and lowering of the television when needed.
These mechanisms are particularly appreciated for their aesthetic impact and space optimization.
Types of movements
There are several innovative mounting solutions for TV mounts that are mainly distinguished by how the TV is hidden and revealed. These movements have become so iconic that they identify the mount itself with the name of the movement.
The different movement mechanisms that TV mounts can perform are:
Pop-up
A pop-up TV is a television that rises vertically from a piece of furniture or another surface. When in use, the TV emerges from the furniture, and when not in use, it retracts into the structure and becomes invisible.
This solution saves space and maintains a tidy appearance in the room. It’s ideal for environments where you want the television not to be always visible.
Drop-down
With a drop-down TV mount, the television descends from above, often from a ceiling or false ceiling. When in use, the TV lowers into viewing position, while when not in use, it retracts upwards.
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Flip-down
A flip-down TV is a television that flips downward from a hidden position. When in use, the TV flips down for viewing, and when not in use, it folds up into a hidden position.
There are many other movements that TVs can perform, but they are less used as they mainly have an aesthetic function rather than a practical one. These movements, such as flip-out and flip-around, don’t solve functional problems and require a lot of space.
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Flip-out
A flip-out TV mount allows lateral extraction of the television from the wall or furniture. The television is mounted on an articulated arm that allows pulling it out sideways and then rotating it in different directions. The television can be rotated and positioned to improve viewing.
Flip-around
The “Flip-Around” mount allows the television to flip vertically 180°. This allows completely turning the television to make it visible from different angles or to hide it completely.
The TV is mounted on a support, sometimes motorized, that can rotate 180 degrees or more, depending on the design, allowing it to flip.
Swivel
A swivel TV mount is a support that allows the television to rotate left and right on a vertical axis. The movement is usually limited to a specific rotation arc (180°+180°).
The TV is mounted on a support that allows partial rotation, enabling screen orientation to improve the viewing angle.
It allows easy adjustment of the viewing angle without moving the entire TV unit. Ideal for rooms with different seating positions or to avoid reflections.
Articulating vs. tilting TV mounts
When choosing between an articulating and a tilting mount, it’s important to consider the intended use and the environment where the television will be installed:
- Articulating mounts: these mounts offer maximum versatility. They allow rotating the television right or left, tilting it up or down, and extending it away from the wall. They are ideal for large rooms or open spaces where the television needs to be visible from different angles. However, they tend to be bulkier and more expensive.
- Tilting mounts (tilt bracket): these mounts allow tilting the television up or down to improve the viewing angle and avoid reflections, especially if mounted high on a wall. They are less flexible than articulating mounts, but offer a good compromise between functionality and cost, often resulting in more discreet and easier to install solutions.
