What is best way to mount the AppleTV to the wall?

**Thank The Cheese** · September 7th, 2007, 10:21 PM

Bought an AppleTV yesterday, but because of my setup I need to mount it on the wall (flat against the wall).

ANyone know the best way?

I was thinking using 3 or 4 of those 3M Ahvesive stips like these except they dont have a hook -- you stick them on something (usually a picture frame), then pull the sticky thing down and it sticks on to the wall.

They claim 3 strips can hold ~3-4kg, which is more than enough for the AppleTV, but I'm concerned about the AppleTV getting so hot the adhesive will weaken.

Any thoughts or other ideas?

**eric2006** · September 7th, 2007, 10:35 PM

This would probably be the best way, if you have $30 to spare:

http://www.h-sq.com/store/cgi-bin/cp...rod&ref=tvtray

**Natobasso** · September 8th, 2007, 12:04 PM

How about putting it on a shelf?

**lurk** · September 8th, 2007, 04:33 PM

One problem with mounting it flat on the wall is that the IR sensor for the remote will not be pointing in a very useful direction. Just a thought.

**Thank The Cheese** · September 9th, 2007, 10:06 PM

Thanks eric -- didn't know about that. rather expensive of course, esp. adding overseas shipping, but a great option.

I was hoping for a DIY option though, using stuff from the hardware store? I've spent so much these last few weeks getting this home theatre stuff ready I don't want to spend much more (will post pics when done -- AppleTV and a HD projector is very cool!).

no shelf space natobasso as it is going above my couch, plus it needs to connect to the projector which is at ceiling level.

@lurk
true, though i find the IR sensor is incredibly sensitive. At the moment the AppleTV is behind me, and I can happily point the remote in any direction and it picks it up. It's a small room, so i guess it bounces all over the place.

**fryke** · September 10th, 2007, 04:42 AM

You could test the 3M strips for a couple of hours on some other wall with a good "falling ground" below the AppleTV. Cushions and stuff and not mounting it too high. If it doesn't fall off after 24h, I guess the heat can't be too bad for the strips. It certainly would be the nicest _looking_ solution.