Samsung Frame TV Mounting in NYC

The Samsung Frame TV is one of the more demanding installs we do, not because it is difficult, but because the details matter more than usual. The whole point of the Frame is that it looks like artwork on the wall when it is off — and that illusion falls apart immediately if the mount is wrong, there is a gap between the TV and the wall, or cords are visible.

We install Frame TVs throughout NYC. Here is what makes this install different from a standard TV mount.

The No-Gap Mount Requirement

The Samsung Frame TV is designed to sit flush against the wall with a minimal gap — roughly 1 inch or less. This requires a specific no-gap mount (also called a slim or zero-gap mount). Standard TV mounts, including many quality fixed mounts, hold the TV 1.5 to 2.5 inches from the wall. That gap is fine for a regular TV. On the Frame, it looks wrong. The TV is supposed to sit against the wall like a canvas, not float in front of it.

Samsung makes their own no-gap wall mount for the Frame TV, and there are a few third-party options as well. The right choice depends on your TV size and wall type. PPM brings the appropriate hardware for your specific setup.

The One Connect Box

The Frame TV uses a One Connect box — a separate unit that handles all the cable connections. Instead of running HDMI and power directly into the back of the TV, everything plugs into the One Connect box, and a single thin optical cable runs between the box and the TV.

This is actually a significant advantage for cord management. The One Connect cable is very thin and can be run more discreetly than a bundle of HDMI cables. But where the box itself lives matters. It can sit in a media console below the TV, on a shelf, or in a nearby cabinet. The cable from the box to the TV needs to reach without being visible, which means planning the routing before mounting.

For the cleanest look, the One Connect cable gets routed the same way as the power cable — either in-wall or via raceway. See more about cord hiding options for NYC apartments.

Common Frame TV Mounting Mistakes

Using a standard fixed mount. The TV ends up sitting too far from the wall, the no-art illusion fails, and the frame surround around the TV looks awkward at that distance.

Ignoring the One Connect cable. The cable runs from the back of the TV to the box. If it is not managed, it hangs down the wall in plain sight. The One Connect cable on the Frame 2021 and newer is thin enough to disappear when routed correctly.

Getting the level wrong. The Frame has a thin bezel all the way around that makes any tilt very obvious. It has to be dead level.

Mounting at the wrong height. The Frame is meant to look like a piece of artwork, which means it should be hung at gallery height — typically with the center at 57 to 60 inches from the floor — not at seated viewing height. That said, if the TV is also used for regular watching, we talk through the tradeoff with you.

How PPM Handles It

We arrive with the no-gap mount, confirm the location and height with you, drill into the appropriate wall type, attach the mount, hang the TV flush against the wall, and manage the One Connect cable and power cord cleanly in the same visit.

For the full overview of TV mounting in NYC, visit the TV Mounting NYC page. Ready to book? Schedule your Frame TV installation online or call (201) 241-2544.