How to Install a Recessed Outlet Behind Your Wall-Mounted TV

A flush-mounted screen loses its aesthetic appeal the moment dangling power cords snake down to the nearest baseboard outlet. This installation solves that eyesore by creating a dedicated, recessed power source exactly where the television mounts, hiding the wires completely within the wall cavity. Done well, this project is invisible, safe, and code-compliant. We use a pre-wired power bridge system because it allows you to extend the existing household current safely without needing a separate circuit breaker or a deep understanding of complex electrical splicing. When you finish, the TV will sit perfectly flat against the wall, free from external cord clutter.

  1. Find Your Wall Cavity. Identify the stud locations using a finder and mark your cutouts behind the TV mount and near the floor outlet. Ensure the top cutout clears any horizontal mounting brackets so the power cable can be accessed easily.
  2. Carve the Outlet Holes. Trace the template provided with your power kit onto the drywall at both marked locations. Use a drywall saw to cut along the lines, taking care not to push the saw too deep into the wall where wiring might exist.
  3. Thread the Cable Down. Feed the pre-wired, code-compliant electrical cable through the top hole and fish it down through the wall cavity to the bottom hole. Use a fish tape if the insulation in your wall makes the cable difficult to push through.
  4. Secure the Lower Outlet. Insert the lower outlet frame into the bottom hole and tighten the mounting screws until the tension tabs pull the flange flush against the wall. Snap the faceplate into position to complete the floor-level connection.
  5. Connect the Upper Outlet. Pull the cable through the top opening and connect it to the recessed outlet housing following the kit's specific instructions. Push the excess wire into the wall cavity before securing the unit to the drywall with its provided fasteners.
  6. Verify Power and Ground. Plug the male cord from the bottom outlet into your existing wall receptacle. Test both the new recessed outlet and the power source with a voltage tester to ensure the circuit is live and grounded correctly.