Dean Goldsworthy
Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2024
Good product for my needs.
KK
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2024
Worked like a charm at hiding cables and so so easy to install
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
I've now installed four of these (Satellite, Xbox, Cable box and sound bar (sonos)(two are pictured, one behind the satellite upper left and one in the closet behind the wall) I felt compelled to write a review because so many other reviews talked about how flimsy or breakable these are. I've found that they work perfect, just a couple of suggestion. Do Not use a drill to tighten up the tiny screws. This should go without saying, but the hardware needs to be small (Less bulky) to keep the box discreet. Screw it in by hand, it's only a few turns. Next, make sure the wings are out behind the drywall prior to screwing them back in. Again, this should go without saying, but after reading the comments, maybe not. Simply hold the wing and unscrew to get the half inch you need. I bought three of these for $20 a piece on another site I use, then found them on Amazon for $7. Figured they couldn't be the same after reading the reviews, but nope, when it arrived, exact same piece, same company, everything. I received a cut-out template with the expensive one, nice to have, not worth paying three times the price....Anyway, great product, works perfect.
Manford Brown
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2023
I installed a wired security camera system and I needed a neat way to bring the cables through the wall to connect to the NVR. This device worked great for me. I ran six cat6 cables, an HDMI cable and a USB cable down from the attic and through this device and connected them to the NVR. This was easy to install and the finish product looks good.
Marcus S. Morris
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2021
An extremely affordable way to run low voltage cables (RCA, HDMI, optical audio). Really easy to install. Comes with a paper template you can trace to cut out. I recommend putting a small screw in the middle of the area being removed to function as a handle so you can pull it out easily after cutting (think like a jack-o-lantern's stem).You may want to have a cable fishing line or something you can easily pull cables from one end to the other with. I used a measuring tape. Run the measuring tape so it goes in from the bottom then comes out the top. Tape the cables to the measuring tape and pull them through.If you have insulation behind the wall, you may want to get some flex tubing (taping each end to one of the attachments, otherwise anything you run with catch the insulation and shred it up. It also makes running new wires later easier.It was so easy to install I am seriously considering buying more for other spots in the house.
casualbuyer0608
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2021
Works well and looks great!
Viccon
Reviewed in Mexico on June 28, 2020
Perfecto para su uso
AESS
Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2020
Very happy with this unit as I was looking for a horizontal unit for a TV installation. Needed two on behind the TV and one behind the lower console and these really worked well. Easy to install in drywall, still a bit messy doing the cutting, but installed cleanly and easily. Like any installation of this nature, measure and cut carefully on the hole size to ensure a clean and neat fit.
Kaine
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019
I have 3 of these functional in my home and will be adding 4 more. Unlike the recessed power receptacle version that has metal wings for anchoring in the sheetrock, this has plastic wings. ANY use of power tools where you cannot feel the tension on the wing is not advised. Even at slow speeds you will break these clips. Use a small screwdriver and tighten until there is enough tension to hold in place and no more. If installing on a wall with insulation, I advise pulling a out a shallow layer to prevent spring-back that would put excessive tension on the wings. You can fill with sealing foam to compensate if desired, but only after your cables are relatively fixed and non-changing. You might also consider buying more than one unit in case you break the first one getting to know the product.Also, pull your cables before putting this in place. Too much handling will break it. Remember that you can orient it any way you like to make running the cables optimal. It will fit cables with fairly large heads, but anything bigger than a typical 3-prong AC head might get a little awkward.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2017
Arrived on time, easy to install and makes for a clean finished project. I would order more for the next wall mounted TV.
Joe
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014
I have run many cables behind walls over the years for flat screens, surround sound, computers, etc. I have used various types of these wall plates in the past, but I will use these from now on now that I've tried them.The quality of the plate is better (thicker plastic) than I expected for the price, and it just doesn't get much easier to install. Other brands require two pieces, a frame and a cover. This unit is all in one and installs in minutes. There is a template in the box for the size of the square that you need to cut in the drywall. Find your hollow channel, trace the template and cut. When you tighten the screws, it opens up two wings that grab the drywall from behind and hold it securely to the wall. No anchors required. You can also install them diagonally or horizontally, depending on your space and direction you are running your cables. They look very professional and can be painted if you need to. This model also has a large opening that will accept multiple cables.I have now installed 8 of them in a recording studio to run cables around the room and they look and work great. Very pleased.Hope this helps.
J. Freeman
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2010
I originally found this product via a YouTube wall mounting video. Its facade is nearly identical to an electrical outlet plate, aside from (of course) the cable opening. The plate is all-inclusive; you don't have to know much beyond cutting a rectangle in your wall with a drywall saw in order to install the plate. The plastic anchors on the back provide the box with a strong, solid anchor when tightened (don't overtighten or you'll crack the plastic).The template provided in the instructions is slightly off in its measurements. I mounted my outlets in a landscape fashion; the template is wider but not as tall as the outlet's actual measurements.Also: I wish DataComm offered a wider outlet. My two boxes have two HDMI cables, one component cable, and a few thinner cables threaded between them. It's not packed tight, but I'd feel better if they were a little looser.Other than that, I'll gladly pay $14 for another two outlets when we put a wall-mount HDTV in the basement.