You can set-up your TV for success

” Set your TV up for success by sticking to these basics.”

Buying a new TV is exciting — especially if it’s been a while since you’ve made an upgrade. As anxious as you might be to crack open that box and to start streaming your favorite shows, make sure you’re ready.

Take it from someone who’s been setting up TVs for over a decade: The decisions you make right now could affect your TV-enjoyment in the short and long term.

Here’s how to set up a TV safely, swiftly and smartly.

Mistake #1: throwing out the box
It’s a question that every TV-buyer inevitably asks themselves: Should I throw out my TV box?

The short answer is, while everybody’s living space is different, I highly recommend that you hang onto your TV’s box (and its internal structural pieces) if you have the storage space to accommodate it.

In the event that you move, donate or sell your TV in the coming years, having a way to transport it securely will offer tremendous peace of mind.

Mistake #2: not enlisting help.
Setting up a TV shouldn’t be a solo job. This might seem obvious, but you’d be shocked at how many horror stories I’ve heard about people mishandling a TV while trying to set it up by themselves.

Heck, I’ve even suffered a gnarly back injury while setting up a TV, and I do this for a living.

For bigger TVs — 65-, 75- and 85-inch sets — I would even recommend having a third person on hand to assist with lifting and moving. At these sizes, TV panels can get quite heavy, and the setup process involves several steps where the panel needs to be carefully placed.

Mistake #3: choosing the wrong spot for the TV

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