Can cable box be hidden?

Depending on the type of television and how it's mounted to your wall, as well as the size of the cable box and the number of other devices you have, you could potentially hang and hide the cable box behind your TV. When possible, this approach can offer both a simple setup and an elegant aesthetic.

Does your cable box have to be visible?

Line of sight is not required as long as there are semi-reflective surfaces (i.e. walls) near the cable box. This helps to explain why your remote signal won't travel through your cabinet door or around a corner yet it will work with your cable box hidden behind the TV.

How do I hide my cable box and still use the remote?

How do I hide my cable box when my TV is mounted on the wall?

Does spectrum cable box need line of sight?

You can hide the Spectrum Receiver (in a cabinet for example) because line-of-sight is not required to control the equipment. Once the remote has been paired with your Spectrum Receiver, it only controls that specific receiver.

How to HIDE your AV Equipment and still use the Remote Controls by using IR (infrared) Extenders

How do I hide my cable box in my front yard?

How can I get cable in another room without a box?

To watch TV in another room without a cable box, however, that information will have to be mirrored. To achieve that, you can attach a cable splitter between the output of your main cable box and first TV, then run one or more secondary lines to other televisions.

Is there wireless cable boxes?

X1 Wireless TV Boxes (XiOne,* Xi5 and Xi6) allow you to watch live TV through your in-home Xfinity network, without the need for a coaxial cable connection. Aside from the ability to watch TV over the in-home connection, X1 Wireless TV Boxes have the same functionality as other non-DVR X1 devices.

Do you need a cable box for every TV in your house?

If you have more than one TV in your home and want them to all be able to access basic cable channels independently, each TV will require that you rent a box from your cable provider.

What is the best way to hide TV cables?

How can I hide my cable and Internet wires?

How can I hide my network cables in my house?

Use Wall Mounted Wire Channel Concealers

The ideal solution for this will be to use wall-mounted cable channel concealers. As Ethernet cables have low voltage, you can easily conceal them without the risk of overheating. All you have to do is to conceal the wires from all the sides by using double-sided adhesive tape.

Should I leave my cable box on all the time?

Because of these variables, we can't say exactly how much energy your TV Box saves when powered down. However, to maximize your energy savings, you should always power down your TV Box when you are done watching TV.

Is it OK to leave Spectrum cable box on?

Learn more. That's a great question. The TV Box can be left on, but a periodic power down is good for any type of electronic device. If you run into issues with TV, the first step we always try is to restart the TV Box.

Does Spectrum use wireless cable boxes?

So, to answer the question, Spectrum does not have wireless boxes but it does have wireless TV service, which users can easily afford.

How do you hide cable in the wall?

Should you put TV over fireplace?

Fire Heat and Smoke Can Harm a TV

It is generally not safe to mount a TV over a wood-burning fireplace. That's due to both the high heat and smoke that wood fires create. Any heat and smoke not vented up the chimney will cascade over the front of the mantel and around your TV, damaging the electronics.

How do you hide the cable on a wall mounted TV above a fireplace?

How do I hide my Comcast cable box?

If you want to keep your TV Box or TV Adapter out of sight and still use your remote control to change channels, you'll need to use an IR Extender or IR Receiver. An IR Extender or IR Receiver is included with your TV Adapter equipment.

Where can I hide my cable box with TV over my fireplace?

Can you put your cable box behind your TV?

Depending on the type of television and how it's mounted to your wall, as well as the size of the cable box and the number of other devices you have, you could potentially hang and hide the cable box behind your TV. When possible, this approach can offer both a simple setup and an elegant aesthetic.

Why do you need a cable box with a smart TV?

Does a smart TV need a cable box or broadband? If you want to continue receiving the same channels you have, then the answer is yes: You still need a cable or satellite box, because no other option will deliver the same channels and stations in the same way.

Can you use a smart TV without a cable box?

Cable TV is not required to watch a Smart TV. The best alternatives are streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. There are multiple ad-supported free options for streaming television without cable.

Do I need a cable box with a smart TV Xfinity?

No TV Box is required to watch Xfinity Instant TV. You can also watch using the Xfinity Stream app on your compatible smart TV, smartphone, tablet or Roku device. You can even go to the Xfinity Stream portal on your computer. Will Xfinity Instant TV use data from my Xfinity Internet monthly data usage allowance?