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

• Installation of a recessed outlet is the single best way to eliminate the tangle of dangling cords beneath your wall-mounted screen. By creating a dedicated power source that sits flush within the wall cavity, you ensure your television mount can fully retract without pinching cables or forcing the display away from the wall. Done well, this project hides all electrical clutter behind the screen, leaving only a seamless finish. You are essentially extending your home's electrical circuit to a new box that accommodates both the power cord and a low-voltage pass-through for your HDMI cables. It turns a messy media setup into a professional, built-in installation.

1. Mark Hidden Outlet Spot. Measure the location of your TV mount and mark where the recessed box should sit so it is hidden behind the TV but accessible. Use the template included in your power kit to trace the cutout on the drywall, ensuring you stay between two studs.
2. Saw Into Drywall Safely. Carefully cut along your traced lines using a drywall saw. Cut slowly to avoid hitting hidden wires or insulation inside the wall cavity.
3. Secure Upper Power Box. Insert the upper power box into the top cutout and tighten the mounting screws until the wings grip the back of the drywall securely. Ensure the box is level before final tightening.
4. Thread Cable Through Wall. Fish the provided electrical cable through the wall from your existing lower outlet location to the new upper recessed box. Use a fish tape or a weighted string to guide the cable safely through the wall cavity.
5. Connect Lower Inlet Box. Install the lower inlet box near your floor-level outlet and connect the electrical cable according to the kit's wiring diagram. Secure the faceplate to the inlet box to finish the connection.
6. Plug In and Hide Cables. Plug the TV's power cord into the newly installed recessed outlet and secure the covers. Test the power with a circuit tester before mounting the TV back onto the wall.