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This wired hardware configuration has been tried, tested, and proven in several partner Jiu-Jitsu and CrossFit locations — the steps below capture our installation procedure and best practices for mounting TVs and connecting a computer to them for the Kiosk+ Digital Student Experience.
Pre-requisite Pro-Tip
If you’re unsure whether this setup is right for you, read Kiosk+ Digital Student Experience first.
Important safety note: If you do not have prior hardware installation experience, hire a licensed contractor to hang TVs and install an outlet behind the TV — our team provides virtual support only and cannot perform onsite installations. Also, have the electrical outlet installed before mounting the TV (see the steps below).
Tools & Materials (recommended)
TV(s) and TV mount (mount specific to your TV VESA pattern)
Mounting template (usually included with mount)
Remote (in TV box/styrofoam cap)
Drill + ½″ drill bit (per guidance below)
¼″ lag screws (or those specified by your mount)
Painter’s tape, pencil, level, measuring tape
Cross beams and end caps (included with mount)
USB-C → HDMI adapter (for Mac)
HDMI cables (one from computer → transmitter; one from each receiver → TV)
Transmitter, Splitter, Receivers (with power supplies)
Cat6a cables (recommended) — 1 from transmitter → splitter, then 1 from splitter → each receiver
Power sources/outlets for transmitter, splitter, and each receiver
Optional: cable management hardware, electrician for outlet
Step-By-Step — Installing Your TV(s)
Unpack the TV Remove TV from box and pull the remote out of the styrofoam (usually inside one of the caps). Lay the TV face-down on a soft, protected surface.
Unpack the mount & remove TV screws Unscrew the factory screws from the back of the TV that hold the plastic/rubber inserts in place.
Attach the mounting brackets to the TV Line up the mount brackets with the screw holes you removed. If using the recommended TV, the bracket will align on the last hole. Attach the brackets using the screws you previously removed.
Prepare the mount Temporarily attach the cross beams to the mount (stickers facing out). Place the mount assembly on the back of the TV and measure the distance from the bottom of the mount to the bottom of the TV. Record this measurement — you will use it to position the mount template on the wall.
Choose and mark wall placement Determine where you want to center the TV on the wall. Mark the center with painter’s tape. Measure the full height of your TV and divide by two. From your center mark, measure half the TV height down to mark the lowest point of the TV on the wall. Ensure this lowest point will not obstruct class activities. Mark with painter’s tape.
Apply the mounting template Using your recorded “bottom of mount → bottom of TV” measurement, place the mounting template on the wall so the template’s bottom aligns the recorded distance above your “lowest point” mark. Level the template and confirm measurements.
Mark drill points Mark the centers and the secondary cutout(s) on the template with a pencil — these are your drill locations.
Install electrical outlet (professional) Mark the TV height (38") and width (61.1") and have a qualified electrician install an electrical outlet behind the TV before finalizing mount installation.
Pre-drill & anchor Pre-drill the holes using a ½″ bit (assuming ¼″ lag screws per your mount instructions). Insert anchors/lags and secure to the wall. (Follow mount manufacturer and local building code recommendations for fasteners.)
Mount the bracket to the wall Affix the TV mount to the wall. Make sure it is level before fully tightening all screws.
Attach cross beams & end caps Attach the cross beams (stickers facing out) to the mount and install end caps.
Hang the TV Hang the TV on the wall mount and confirm it sits securely. Tighten as required and verify level.
Step-By-Step How to Connect Your Devices
Prepare the computer connection: Plug a USB-C → HDMI adapter into your Mac (or use a native HDMI port on other computers).
Connect to the transmitter: Plug one end of HDMI cable #1 into the adapter and the other end into the transmitter. Plug the transmitter into a power source.
Wire from transmitter → splitter: Plug one end of a Cat6a cable into the transmitter and the other end into the splitter. Plug the splitter into a power source.
Splitter → receivers Plug two (or as many as needed) additional Cat6a cables into the splitter outputs. Run one Cat6a to the receiver behind TV #1 and the second Cat6a to the receiver behind TV #2. Make sure each receiver is plugged into a power source.
Receiver → TV For each receiver, plug HDMI cable #2 into the receiver and plug the other end into the TV HDMI input.
Power & test Power the transmitter, splitter, and receivers. Switch the TV to the appropriate HDMI input and verify the Mac/computer display shows on each TV. If you have two TVs, confirm both receivers show the same signal.
Cable management & finalize Secure all cables, conceal wiring where possible, and verify all power supplies are secure and away from foot traffic. Test the system for several minutes to confirm reliability.
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FAQs
Do I have to hire a contractor to mount the TV and install the outlet? We strongly recommend hiring a licensed contractor or electrician if you do not have prior hardware installation experience. The guide above is for reference only — our support is virtual and we cannot install hardware onsite.
What cables and hardware are required for connecting a single Mac to two TVs? You’ll need a USB-C → HDMI adapter for the Mac, one HDMI to the transmitter, a transmitter → splitter Cat6a run, Cat6a runs from the splitter to each receiver behind the TVs, and HDMI cables from each receiver to its TV. All active devices (transmitter, splitter, receivers) require power.
Why does the guide specify Cat6a and not Cat5e or Cat6? Cat6a provides better bandwidth and reliability for HDMI-over-Ethernet/extender solutions, especially over longer cable runs. If you have short runs and the extender vendor certifies Cat5e as acceptable, it may work — but Cat6a is recommended for futureproofing and stability.
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