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Can You Mount a TV Over Fireplace? Safe Setup Tips

A cozy living room featuring a stylish fireplace with a mounted flat-screen TV above it, adorned with tasteful decor. Warm ambient lighting casts a soft glow, highlighting safety features like a sturdy mount and cable management. A comfortable sofa faces the setup, inviting viewers to imagine a perfect movie night in this elegant, modern space.

Yes—you can mount a TV over a fireplace, but only if you control heat, choose the right mount, and verify safe spacing from the flue. This guide answers whether a fireplace location is a safe place for your TV and…

Albert Joseph
June 16, 2026