Why Go Floating?

You’ve seen it in lifestyle magazines and Instagram feeds: gear that appears to hover against the wall, cables hidden, everything looking impossibly neat. Floating your soundbar does more than just look cool.

It:

• Clears up surface space on your console or TV stand

• Lets sound travel unobstructed, improving clarity

• Gives your setup a minimalist, modern edge

Plus, it’s a great conversation starter—guests always ask, “How’d you do that?”

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Pick the Spot

Decide where your soundbar should sit. Directly beneath the TV? Off to one side? Hold it in place for a sec, stand back, and eyeball the height. Make sure kids or pets won’t bump into it.

2. Mark and Measure

Use your tape measure to note the exact distance from the TV or ceiling. Jot it down. Then level your guide or mount bracket on the wall and mark the screw or nail points with a pencil. If you choose to use the HangSmart Soundbar Mount, it comes with a unique color guide system. You don't need to measure anything. Just place the guide on the wall and attach your brackets over the colors that fit the size of your soundbar.

3. Lock in the Mount

Follow your mount’s instructions. For no-stud mounts, you often just press a few engineered hooks or nails into the drywall. A gentle tap with a mallet helps. You’ll feel a click when it seats properly.

4. Hang the Soundbar

Lift the soundbar onto its new bracket. Slide it left or right until it’s centered. Give it a gentle tug down and away—if it stays put, you’re golden.

5. Conceal the Cables

Nothing kills the floating illusion faster than dangling wires. Run cables through paintable clips or a slim raceway that adheres to the wall. Paint it your wall color if you need camouflage.