OmniMount PLAY40 Interactive Flat Screen TV Mount, Fits 30-55 TVs, Holds 18 to 40 LBS, Pans 180 Degrees, Black

I wanted a wall mount that would allow me to move my TV up and out of reach of children, and also to expand seating when we had people over. Once you decide against a cheaper fixed-position mount, your options are pretty much between this and fireplace mounts. The Omnimount Play70 seemed to offer the most range of motion and I love all the options it gives you. This mount does it all but you'll want to know what you're getting into and you'll need *at least* a 50" TV to be satisfied with it. (I have a slim-bezel 55" TV and I don't think I'd go smaller.) With that size TV, you will completely cover the mount when positioning the TV to the left or right of it against the wall, excepting extreme angles (see pic). A smaller TV would allow the considerable mount to show and I wouldn’t recommend it outside of an industrial application.Being my first wall installation, I took my time and read the instructions more than once. I also watched the installation video and used a level to make sure I was getting it right. Installation is fairly simple but could be dangerous if it goes wrong, so don’t be shy about hiring a pro. The arm itself is extremely heavy and is hung on the wall with 3 bolts. After hanging the TV you turn a tension screw until the arm can support your TV’s weight at all heights.Despite many advantages it is worth considering the downsides this mount has compared to a fixed-position mount. For instance, the arm creates unique mounting challenges. A traditional wall mount would let you drill into a stud and then slide the TV to the left or right, but with this mount you need to account for a fixed starting point and a 20” arm. This can make choosing your mounting point tricky/ counterintuitive and it may even be impossible to have the TV positioned where you want while also hiding the mount behind it. It's also worth noting that the TV cannot be flush against the wall at every angle. If it is positioned directly above/ below/ in front of the mounting point, it will stick out. “Flush” is a relative term anyway since the arm plus mounting apparatus will create a roughly 7” gap between the wall and your TV. This isn’t dramatic at all in practice, and it makes sense for cord management, heat dissipation, etc. But the end result is more of a floating object than a picture on the wall.I think the best thing about the Play70 is that I don't have to commit to one viewing angle. Contrary to what I had heard, there are plenty of scenarios where a TV that is way up high and angled downward is more comfortable than one at eye level. Having the TV out from the wall makes it look profoundly larger. And since we are relatively new to our house, there is plenty of range available to reposition the TV in a way that would be more aesthetically pleasing should we want to move the furniture around.Good Points:Incredible range of motion in all directions, plus bi-directional tilt and even a few degrees of rotation.Looks more or less like a traditional wall mount when desired.Once installed, anyone can manipulate the tv without difficulty and the TV stays where you leave it.Compared to many mounts, this one looks almost elegant. The arm is enclosed in metal and has no scaffolding or innards showing.The ability to move the tv closer to the viewer (2 feet from wall!) makes your screen appear substantially larger.The arm is hidden in all but a few positions.The mount is ready for that 70” OLED in a couple years:)Bad Points:Takes some calculation to choose the right installation position.It’s a beefy mount and creates a 7” gap between the TV and wall at its closest point.The weight of the arm makes the install a little bit scary if you’ve never done one before.A TV with less than a ~53” diagonal footprint would look awkward since it wouldn’t hide the mount. The 40" to 60" description is obviously not the intended range for a product called PLAY70.

I just received the item (Play40), so for those who, like me, are wondering before they buy if they have all of the right tools, the included socket does NOT fit the lag bolts, despite the non-answer provided by the seller and the incorrect answer provided by the manufacturer when I asked in the Q&A section. For those who are wondering exactly what you'll need to install this, read on.You will need a 1/2" size (or metric equivalent) box wrench or socket for the lag bolts that go into the wall, as well as the large hex lag bolt in the hardware kit that is in a bag labeled "P-K, M8 HEX Screw."FWIW, the lag bolts that go into the wall are pointed with threads that indicate they are clearly meant to drill directly into the wood, so if you are going to replace them, just get some screws/bolts that are meant to hold a lot of weight (these look like they're each rated to 500lbs - about 3/8" thick shafts), and will not slip through a washer hole that would be stopped by a 1/2" hex head (or just buy your own washers to fit whatever you buy - the ones included are 3/4"(22mm) in diameter). Hope this helps someone in the future.UPDATE: After installation I discovered that a fair number of the larger screws are optional, depending on your TV's VESA configuration. If it is larger than the 400 size, you may need a larger sized Phillips, otherwise a #2 will be all that you need. Most of the tools needed are listed in the manual, but a complete list of the tools you will need are:- A drill- 1/2" (or metric equivalent) box wrench, socket (preferably with a 1/4" drive, see below)- You will want to get a socket adapter that goes onto a drill (for the lag bolts that screw into a stud). Trust me, you'll thank me later. If you get the drill adapter, I recommend a 1/4" drive so it will also fit the small socket that's included in the hardware kit for tightening the arm. Obviously, if you're buying a socket, you'll want a 1/4" drive on that too.- 3/8" box wrench or socket for some smaller lock nuts- I recommend having an adjustable crescent wrench also.- Some of the screws take a larger than standard Phillips. Based on my cursory examination, you're going to want Phillips sizes 2, 3, and 4 (NOT LISTED IN THE MANUAL).- Scissors to cut the zip ties if you use them- The rest of the parts all appear to be pretty standard sizes and types- You'll probably want a measuring tape, level, stud finder, and pencil, but that kind of goes without saying.If you didn't understand most of what you read above, I'd recommend having a pro install it for you, or having a friend help you out with the installation - preferably one who owns a lot of tools, and knows their way around them.UPDATE CONT'D: Once I actually got into the mounting process, it's very easy, and it's a great product, so I'm giving this mount 5 stars!

This is a beast. After trying not one but TWO other wall mounts for my 34" curved monitor screen, I got fed up neither of them were working properly. Even though the other two mounts were SUPPOSED to handle my screen's weight (not even that much at just under 10 kgs), neither of them worked well. So I decided to stop messing about and just buy the best. And I did. At first I was worried this Omnimount PLAY25X appeared to have only 2 anchor points, but in fact it got 6! Works beautifully, extremely sturdy, this is what I should have bought from the very beginning. Very happy.

I really like the build quality and functionality of this product. Couple of points to be aware of before you purchase, If you're planning on mounting this on a chimney breast, the you have to mount off centre, so when the TV is against the wall it remains central. Problem is when you pull it out, it's always then to one side off centre. Not a deal-breaker for me, but worth noting. Also the TV doesn't sit flat against wall, due to the construction, you're always going to have a good 6" inch gap from the wallSecond point relates to the mounting process. As stated by another reviewer, the arm only flexes when the TV is mounted on it, otherwise the spring is too tight to move. This makes it tricky to estimate where you ideally want to place the mount.All in all, very happy with the product. Going to have to figure out a way to avoid fingerprints now....!?!

If you are looking for a mount that does a bit more than the standard ones, this is probably what you are looking for. We've managed to squeeze the tv into a screen size recess , but it pulls right out and then goes up higher and around a corner for viewing. We used a timber stud in the garage wall for a test run. If you can do this, it really helps, as you can get it set up to balance before final fitting, and work out the bracket position relative to the TV. The bracket isn't central to the TV, so it's worth the effort to get this right. The instructions for the counterbalance are a bit lacking, so again it's good to get this sorted out before final fit.We haven't had any problems with it being only two screws to fix as we have timber behind it. I think it's down to you to get a decent fixing into your wall, there is always a way. If your fixing is no good, then it will probably fail eventually regardless of the number, as there's a lot of force on the bracket.

So I was really excited at this arm. It seemed to do everything I needed and solved a space problem for me. The item arrived and was well packaged, metal seemed heavy and solid, so far so good.Then I noticed the first area of concern - to fit this to the wall it uses only 2 screws. One at the top of the mount, one at the bottom.Oh well I thought, I'm sure they know best, so I drill the holes exactly in the position of the template they provided in the box. EXCEPT THE TEMPLATE IS WRONG!!!! It doesn't match the actual base plate. It's out by a few cm.So, I fill the holes, move up the wall and this time bin the template and do it myself. In goes the screws on goes the mount. Now having only a top and bottom fixing there is a bit of wobble. Not the end of the world (I thought).So on goes the TV. Couple of weeks of use, mainly at the weekends. Then one night I notice it seems to be at a funny angle. So I try to fix it and that when I notice THE SCREWS ARE COMING OUT THE WALL!! So my £1500 TV is hangin on for dear life based on the force it's funny angle is applying to 1.5 screws still in the wall.I take it off the mount (which is a massive pain by the way, takes two people swearing at each other about 5 mins). I then disassemble the mount, remove the screws, remove the poor anchor, fill the hole with a chemical anchor, and put it all back together again. That seems to be holding.So in summary, this is a good looking, solid bar which falls down in a few areas. I would buy again, but I would use a chemical anchor along with the screws from the start. And I wouldn't use the template.

First off, this thing is huge. It has much more up and down movement, much more strength, and can pull out much further than any other product I've seen on the market. What it does, it does very, very well, but it comes at the cost of size/weight and price.I use it as a custom "hide a workstation" solution stored inside a closet for a tiny house, where it supports both screen and keyboard (through an additional adapter). It is also easily and highly adjustable as far as how much weight it supports.Overall, great product for someone that needs a solid mount with extended vertical and horizontal movement and/or weight support.