Mounts that can lock TV in

jepherz · 11-06-2011, 09:20 AM

I just bought a 55 inch LED, it's still sitting in the box because the room I want to put it in is the front of the house with a big window. It's usually covered most the time but I still don't feel safe mounting it there like that. What is a good mount that I can use that will let me lock the TV in so it's harder for people to steal?

mytime · 11-06-2011, 09:36 AM

Most mounts have set screws that will "lock" the TV on the mount so you just can't pick it up and take it. Anyway IMO if a thief is determined enough they will take what they want regardless.

jepherz · 11-06-2011, 10:31 AM

When you search for wallmounts on amazon this one comes up as the first pick being the cheapest with most positive reviews:

Cheetah-Mounts-APTMM2B-Bracket-32-65-Inch
(not allowed to post links...)

Searching through the reviews for the word "lock" actually shows one review that mentions its lack of security and none that confirms that I'd be able to lock it in place. Would anyone be able to confirm for that wall mount?

I'd still like to lock my TV in, if it weren't in full view of people walking by I'd be fine leaving it on the mount w/o locking it in, it just makes more sense to considering how much it costs, and there really isn't another room or better spot for us to put it...

Scottnot · 11-06-2011, 05:24 PM

Let's see, wall mounts are lag bolted to studs; held to the TV with at least four screws; and the mounting arms are likewise secured with (usually) set screws.

Now, burglars are a crafty lot, some carry all sorts of tools designed to help them ploy their craft, but their number one goal is expediency. Others of course are high on crack, carry few tools, but still rely on expediency.
A burglar with the proper tools will simply pry the lag bolts out of the wall with his crow bar and the TV along with it's expensive lock mechanism will be gone - one two three.
If a chain's involved, he'll cut it with his bolt cutter.
If he can't see a quick and easy way to grab it, he may just get pissed of and kick in the screen to "teach you a lesson".

Install the wall mount, bolt everything tight and enjoy watching TV.
Forget the lock. Just my opinion of course.

amarsarin · 09-28-2012, 12:35 AM

TV wall mount brackets will fit all brands and size televisions including LCD, LED, 3D & plasma flat panels. Free shipping on all TV wall mounts.
Purchasing the right Television Bracket: To find the correct bracket you will need, you will need to ask your self a few questions.
Do you need a bracket that you can swivel ? Which can move your television from left to right as well as tilting up and down, which can also be used in a corner if you wanted or needed to. Then you would want a Full Motion Articulating TV Mount. Do you want to mount your television at a fixed point on the wall, where you will be viewing the television strait, As in front of your sofa ect? Then you would want a Tilting TV Wall Mount. Maybe you have a spot where you want your television to be in a fixed position, you dont want to tilt it at all. Then you would want a Fixed TV Wall Mount.

Rick-F · 09-29-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jepherz

I just bought a 55 inch LED, it's still sitting in the box because the room I want to put it in is the front of the house with a big window. It's usually covered most the time but I still don't feel safe mounting it there like that. What is a good mount that I can use that will let me lock the TV in so it's harder for people to steal?

I think you'd be better off NOT locking it. If someone breaks into your home and tries to take the TV off the wall-- and it won't come off the mount, he is either going to rip the mount off the wall-- or he is going to be pissed and smash your TV. Either way, I'm sure the TV will be gone and you will have to either clean up the broken pieces and/or patch your wall.

The mount I have on my 58" plasma has two "locking bars" with provisions for padlocks behind the TV . . . I have never installed them.

11-06-2011, 09:20 AM	#1
jepherz What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	Mounts that can lock TV in I just bought a 55 inch LED, it's still sitting in the box because the room I want to put it in is the front of the house with a big window. It's usually covered most the time but I still don't feel safe mounting it there like that. What is a good mount that I can use that will let me lock the TV in so it's harder for people to steal?

11-06-2011, 09:36 AM	#2
mytime Boob Whisperer.... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jackson, Missouri Posts: 8,393	Most mounts have set screws that will "lock" the TV on the mount so you just can't pick it up and take it. Anyway IMO if a thief is determined enough they will take what they want regardless. __________________ PFC5 you will be missed.

11-06-2011, 05:24 PM	#4
Scottnot Progress Not Perfection Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,714	Let's see, wall mounts are lag bolted to studs; held to the TV with at least four screws; and the mounting arms are likewise secured with (usually) set screws. Now, burglars are a crafty lot, some carry all sorts of tools designed to help them ploy their craft, but their number one goal is expediency. Others of course are high on crack, carry few tools, but still rely on expediency. A burglar with the proper tools will simply pry the lag bolts out of the wall with his crow bar and the TV along with it's expensive lock mechanism will be gone - one two three. If a chain's involved, he'll cut it with his bolt cutter. If he can't see a quick and easy way to grab it, he may just get pissed of and kick in the screen to "teach you a lesson". Install the wall mount, bolt everything tight and enjoy watching TV. Forget the lock. Just my opinion of course. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Charles Krug, 1978 Vintage Selection, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Beringer, 1980, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Port Morano, 1980 Vintage Port Beaulieu Vinyards, 1982 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Stratford, 1983 Merlot Chateau La France, 1986 St. Emilion Sutter Home, 1982 Napa Valley Zinfandel The lonesome sipper

09-28-2012, 12:35 AM	#5
amarsarin TV wall mounts Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1	TV mounts TV wall mount brackets will fit all brands and size televisions including LCD, LED, 3D & plasma flat panels. Free shipping on all TV wall mounts. Purchasing the right Television Bracket: To find the correct bracket you will need, you will need to ask your self a few questions. Do you need a bracket that you can swivel ? Which can move your television from left to right as well as tilting up and down, which can also be used in a corner if you wanted or needed to. Then you would want a Full Motion Articulating TV Mount. Do you want to mount your television at a fixed point on the wall, where you will be viewing the television strait, As in front of your sofa ect? Then you would want a Tilting TV Wall Mount. Maybe you have a spot where you want your television to be in a fixed position, you dont want to tilt it at all. Then you would want a Fixed TV Wall Mount.

11-06-2011, 10:31 AM	#3
jepherz What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	When you search for wallmounts on amazon this one comes up as the first pick being the cheapest with most positive reviews: Cheetah-Mounts-APTMM2B-Bracket-32-65-Inch (not allowed to post links...) Searching through the reviews for the word "lock" actually shows one review that mentions its lack of security and none that confirms that I'd be able to lock it in place. Would anyone be able to confirm for that wall mount? I'd still like to lock my TV in, if it weren't in full view of people walking by I'd be fine leaving it on the mount w/o locking it in, it just makes more sense to considering how much it costs, and there really isn't another room or better spot for us to put it...