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Video bar mounting options: TV, wall and VESA

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Most video bars mount in one of three ways: on a TV mount that attaches to the display's VESA holes and holds the bar just above or below the screen, on a wall bracket directly above or below the display, or on a shelf or table stand under the TV. Use the manufacturer's mount for your bar when there is one, since it fits the bar's mounting points and keeps the camera centered. Universal mounts from brands like Chief work too, if they support your bar's weight and attachment points.

Video bar mounting options: TV, wall and VESA
How to mount a video bar above or below a TV: TV/VESA mounts, wall mounts, universal brackets, clearance, height and cable planning for meeting rooms.

Mounting options at a glance

Option How it works Best for
TV / VESA mount Bolts to the display's VESA pattern; holds bar above or below the TV Displays on wall mounts or carts; keeps bar aligned with the screen
Wall mount Bracket screws to the wall above or below the display Fixed installs, heavy bars
Shelf or table stand Bar sits on a credenza or shelf Rooms with a credenza, no drilling
Universal bracket Third-party mount with adjustable arms Bars without a brand mount, or unusual setups
Ceiling or display cart Integrated mounts on carts or ceiling poles Mobile rooms, special layouts

Brand mounts we carry

Mount Fits Type Price
Logitech TV Mount for Video Bars Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, Rally Bar Huddle VESA swing-arm $219.99
Logitech Wall Mount for Video Bars Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini Wall, 10° tilt adapter $99.99
Logitech Rally TV Mount 2 Rally Bar 2, Rally AI cameras; single or dual 55-85" displays VESA $499
Logitech Rally Bar 2 Table Stand Rally Bar 2 Shelf/credenza $199
Poly Studio X52/V52 VESA Mount Studio X52, V52 VESA above or below $274
Poly Studio X72/V72 VESA Mount Studio X72, V72, X70 VESA 300-800 mm $237.99
Yealink VB-TVMount-01 MeetingBar A25, A40, A50, SmartVision 40 Modular TV mount $189
Neat VESA Screen Mount Kit Neat Bar, Bar Gen 2 VESA above or below $99
Neat Screen Mount Extension Kit Neat VESA mount to 800 mm patterns Extension $149
Jabra PanaCast 50 Screen Mount PanaCast 50 VESA above or below $101

Brand-specific guides: Logitech video bar mounts and Yealink video bar mounts.

Above or below the TV?

Above the display Below the display
Eye contact Camera looks slightly down, natural for most rooms Camera looks up; can feel less natural
Best with Displays mounted at standard height Displays mounted high, or very large displays
Mic and speaker Fine for most bars Fine; keep clear of a credenza edge
Common use Most conference rooms Large displays and rooms where the TV is high on the wall

Most manufacturers recommend above the display for typical rooms. Mount below when the top of the screen is too high for a good camera angle. Check your bar's installation guide for its recommended height range.

Height and clearance

  • Camera height: aim for roughly seated eye level to a bit above, about 40-60 inches (1.0-1.5 m) from the floor in most rooms, depending on whether it's above or below the display. Follow your bar's guide.
  • Gap to the display: keep a small gap so the bar doesn't block the screen or the TV's IR sensor.
  • Tilt: use the tilt adapter if the bar sits high so the camera angles toward the table.
  • Clear lens: no ceiling-mounted objects, plants or lights in front of the camera.
  • Speakers: don't recess the bar into a cabinet or niche. It muffles the speakers and can cause echo.

See conference room TV height and camera placement.

VESA basics

VESA is the standard hole pattern on the back of displays (for example 400 x 400 mm or 600 x 400 mm). A VESA video bar mount sits between the display and its wall mount or cart, so it moves with the screen.

Before ordering:

  1. Check the display's VESA pattern and weight.
  2. Check that the video bar mount supports that pattern. Large displays may need an extension kit.
  3. Confirm the wall mount still has enough depth and weight capacity with the bar mount added.

Universal and Chief mounts

Chief and other AV mount makers sell universal video bar brackets and display mounts with integrated camera shelves. They're useful when:

  • Your bar has no brand mount for your display setup.
  • You need a dual-display mount with a center camera shelf.
  • You want a standard mount family across many rooms.

Confirm the bracket matches your bar's attachment points and weight. Don't rely only on a shelf and gravity for a heavy bar.

Installation steps

  1. Plan cabling. Power, network, HDMI and USB need to reach the bar. See conference room wiring.
  2. Attach the mount to the display or wall following the instructions.
  3. Attach the bar with the supplied screws.
  4. Route and secure cables. Leave a service loop.
  5. Check level and angle on camera, then lock the tilt.
  6. Run a test call and check framing from the farthest seat. See test your system.

Need the right mount for your bar and display? Send us both models and we'll confirm what fits.

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