Building a homemade 'wallpaper TV' 

Samsung worker: “but sir we are doing the best we can” Samsung CEO: “This man was able to build a smart wall in a cave, with a box of scraps!”

Damn. I want him to recreate this project nowadays. His build quality and technical know-how has skyrocketed since. He'll probably end up making a TV that's invisible altogether when switched off

The reason he is so subscribed is because of the quality of his videos and the efficient way he communicates. This is the sweet spot for many makers like me that really appreciate the last mile shown to us and don't suffer long windedness for the sake of analytics. Plus, he just has really cool projects. YT is stratefying in layers, with content makers like this at the top, being justly rewarded with likes and subs.

So the solution isn't making the TV thinner, it's making the walls thicker

The whole dimmer thing was insane. You know some crazy stuff.

The unpainted speaker hole edges would break me

This man just ruined LG's years of work....

if i walked into a room this will be the first thing i notice and i would have so many questions

I had a 48" rear projection TV. I cut a hole in the wall so the front was flush with the wall. The back of the TV protruded into the garage.

As cool as this project was, I found myself more impressed by him explaining the flashing frames and persistence of vision :D

Just wanted to let you know how much i appreciate your in depth videos and how much effort and work you put into them. They are both entertaining and educating. Keep the great work up. Thanks.

Flat screens generate a great deal of heat. That's why the manufacturer designs cooling vents in the back panel. How do you allow for the venting of heat from the panel and boards?

Personally I think covering those boxes in the lower left with something, and adding a mesh over the speakers would make this a lot better looking. Otherwise, great job! :)

+DIY Perks - I've spent 6 months and £2000+ (not inc PC prices) on my 1 TV/1 monitor combo, desktop and dual laptop, L-shaped desk battlestation. Finished it a few weeks ago and now you upload this video which has opened up a whole new world of ideas. *WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO ME?!?!* Bloody love your videos though mate, please keep them coming.

4:38 should've just added moulding so it'll look like a painting

"...and prevents them from falling out"... Slides in a Cliff Hanging DVD

Great score on the used Sony TV! Most of the commenters missed the main point, that is, to make a wall-paper TV on a shoestring budget. In that you succeeded brilliantly. I would only try something like this if I can undo it later if it doesn't work out. Minus the few screw and wire access holes you got pretty close to that ideal as well, so great job!

I must say... i understand that you were on a small budget but this really looks cheap to me. I do respect what you’re doing. And the fact that you could do it is amazing.

You could have gone without the speaker holes and just went with another alternative for the speakers all together.

explaining the framework was spot on amazing stuff!

Really cool, I would make one more modification to cover the speakers with some kind of fabric grill/cover as they are somewhat unattractive.

Really cool project. Nice to be able to put those old and relatively inexpensive tvs back to work with modern style.

My dad did something similar with a CRT TV from the 80s. He cut a hole in the wall, on the other side of which happened to be a kitchen pantry, and he put the TV on the top shelf, then framed it with stained baseboard molding. Turned a 2-foot deep 70lb monster into a 'flatscreen', albeit at the expense of some kitchen storage 😄

This man's Voice is so soothing that you would fall asleep instantly 😄😄

I took a easier way out and got me a projector. Super flat on my wall can't even feel it. 😂 Great project really nice

Excellent idea; I also dislike my protruding telly, and will definitely study on my options for a similar solution. That said, you really need to add venting holes at the top and bottom of the fake wall, as that screen will seriously heat up in an enclosed space. Also, mounting those boards onto fibreboard -- especially the powerboard -- is asking for a house fire; mounting them with standoffs to at least a metal plate (either connected to system common, or maybe earthed) will probably be your safest bet. Finally, you should have checked where the transformer board for the backlight is (generally found as tiny-but-dense transformers along the edge of the screen panel), as those things put out 400VAC to the cathode lights; if they're up against the fibreboard, then the firehazard is much greater.

Im sorry, but you didn't make the tv thinner. You made the wall thicker, my dude.

You’re saying I can finally watch a transformers movie with this dimmer and I’ll be able to understand what is going on?? 🤯

This is perfect! Really goes well with a minimalist design style! Also im blown away by how you can just take apart electronics and make them fit your vision! Brilliant!

the best youtube channel within this category

Incredible experiment with the perceived motion. Well done

Are there any issues with overheating because of lack of airflow?

Damn, why didn't I get this kind of an idea...You are really creative with vivid imagination and I would love to see more.

You are so creative, excellent 👍🎮🕹🎲

Now looking back at these older videos, you've come a really long way. You must be proud

This makes me want to take on projects that I by no means have the skills to take on.

The explanation at the end was extremely interesting. I did research and found out that some Samsung LED TVs have a similar feature built in, namely "Motion LED". In fact, a TV that i own has this feature and i have always wondered what it does, since the screen becomes noticeably dimmer once activated. This seems to be what the TV is doing with the backlight.

love your work but i dont think this one is up to the mark of your prevoius projects. no where near as much attention to detail in the build we are used to seeing from you. id also be very concerned with heat buildup from the lcd and other electronics.

One of the rarest kind of channel, that I found on RU-vid. I can't ignore even a single video from this channel. Great work 👌🏼

me: looking at wall mounted tv in my bedroom tv: Here we go, see yah!

I thought the PWM dimmer mod redeemed the video and was worth watching just for that. Love the channel--keep inspiring us!

Your videos are always insane and insanely clever. Can't wait for your next video.

So clever! Love the way he stripped down the set and removed boards.... crazy smart.

Your imagination, curiosity and creativity are so inspiring, thanks for your great work!

Could you elaborate on the flicker dimmer install?

A super-discreet, less-imposing, giant blue wall with a 42-inch TV in it. Cool tho

This man can fix anything

When you're looking for a RU-vid channel but don't know what you're looking for then boom a great channel.

Always waiting for your videos and I never get disappointed. Awesome video.

I would add a floppy disc also!

You must have had a good satisfaction from the project. Thank you for your presentation.

Not only is it great instructions, it is also educational!

I see the criticisms, and while I think Matt ran into a number of issues with regards to the budget, it's also a difficult project to plan ahead for, and I believe the finished item shows some of that in the result. Biggest challenge is the MDF; some have mentioned the color choice of the room, but the thing that really hurts it in this type of construction is its naturally "furry" grain. This can be defeated with sanding, sealant, and primer, letting the eventual paint coat present it's real texture to match its appearance on sheetrock, making the presentation indistinguishable. It's a lot of work and an added expense that may not have fit the constraints. Conversely, for someone interested in attempting this themselves, it does present the opportunity to construct an integrated bezel from thin ply to eliminate the metal edge, rather than the surface taping; because plywood can be sanded, sealed, and primered the same as MDF, the finish is transparent at the end. I'm not sure I'd expect a wallpaper television to present speakers itself; subscribing to that level of clean, a bluetooth transmitted set of speakers seems a much better option. Similarly, using a Chromecast/Fire Stick or similar casting device seems a much better option than the DVD player, since it lowers the challenge of fitment. And an extension of the IR receivers to the ceiling seems a cleaner option all around, since they could be worked into trims at the top of the wall- possibly under opaque white plastic to help stealth them into the others used in the room. Ultimately, I don't think this is a sub-par project- I think it's a project that simply has more options and room for growth depending on what someone wants from it. As a proof of concept it's solid, and I can think of a couple environments the recycled technique would work in just fine.

I utterly adore this channel.

What you achieved is truly amazing. Thanks for the awesome video!

Your channel is GOLDEN!!! I'm so glad I somehow found it. I love your content

Just waiting for you to upload!

Looks like there could be a heat trap?

Matt, you're a genius! Excellent work! And you're a very good presenter as well

EXTREMLY WELL DONE!!!! PERFECT EXPLANATION STEP BY STEP DEMONSTRATION! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!

For the cables on the back of the TV, you can purchase 45 degree adapters.

It looks like something I've made, instead of something you've made.

The sync. dimmer function is quite clever! I'd like to see it as another feature of all new displays on earth!

You are unbelievably clever. I love all of your videos and look forward to seeing what you come up with next !

Nice, cat proof TV :)

wait... so with the fake wall, couldn't you have just stuck the whole TV behind it in the first place?

OMG! The soap opera thing dude! I have always tried to explain what i was seeing to a friend of mine on his tv. I didnt know why all i could say to him was "why does everything look like a soap opera on your tv?" Now i know the answer, thank you so much!!!!!

Great job. I just imagine how easier the entire endeavour is gonna be with recent OLED TVs, which have no backlighting at all and are much thinner, and do produce true blacks. Also, OLED TVs have very little heat production and longer MTBF than LCD TVs, where the bscklight power supply is the first section to fail. Thanks for the great video.

Well this was awesome.

Stoked to watch the project!!

Came here wasn't expecting much. Watched for 3 min and know for sure I won't be doing anything like this. But the last 4 min on backlight is eye opening. Glad I stayed.

I'm kind of surprised they don't make any tv's like this, having the electronics below the screen really does save a lot of space.

Great job. I love how you took the boards out from the tv and placed them elsewhere. HOWEVER, I Think at the end of the day you could of kept a manufacturers warranty on a much better television by building a wall around the television as all you ended up with here was building a wall around a television. Only way this works better is if the tv has straight out inputs but TV's don't these days so you could achieve exactly same thing by building the front fibre wall around the tv but do it to newer tv without taking it apart. You do solve a problem of the tv leani g forward but if you're going to build a wall around it to solve your problem you may as well just build a wall around the entire tv and have every single Input plugged in with the correct lead into the tv and have a compartment that the other end can be left hanging elsewhere for when you need them by adding an extension to them without ever needing to get to back of tv again.

Pretty sure for the price paid for this fire hazard you could have just bought a quality projector and screen. Achieves the same end result without all the trapped heat inside that wall.

Very cool neat idea. I am gonna use your idea and do this with my bedroom tv. I need the room and that looks really good. Keep it up.

Matt, you're amazing! Thanks Much!

I'd paint the inside edges of the speakers or design grills that fit perfectly inside the holes.

Wait wait wait wait wait. That was the FINAL result? You have a fake wall in front of a fireplace with a bunch of square blobs on the side some unpainted speaker holes, and a chopped up button panel? You crafted a freaking concrete and glass LED Bluetooth speaker, what happened???

I wasn't going to watch this but I watched it lol Clever stuff!

“Decent viewing experience“ and placing the TV above the fireplace are mutually exclusive choices.

The name of this channel should be "Great Ideas, Lacking Polish and Finish"

when you make your wall thicker to make your tv look thinner, i feel like benny hill music should of been playing or even the theme from Mr Bean 😂😂😂

That dimmer seems like something Captain Disillusion would absolutely LOVE! That is right up his chrome stained alley! You should do a collab, or just get in contact with him. He works in the digital world, but he loves stuff like that dimmer and absolutely adores experimentation and outside the box thinking. I'm sure you two would get on great! I'm extremely curious to see what that looks like in person, perhaps someone could make a digital version using software to mimic it that people could view. I hate that "soap opera effect" and never knew what caused it or why my brothers TV looks like a crappy soap opera. Now I know.

So, I am 2 minutes into the 2nd video I have watched on your channel and I am now a subscriber. You are a fantastically smart and and informative person thank you for the great content you are producing.

Some of the comments have made me cry with laughing 🤣 btw I do like your videos

I think the speakers need not have been embedded, and the other controls could have been put elsewhere externally.

This guy has some of the best , informative and interesting things ,, Makes me want to drink a lot of coffee a couple Sudafed and be busy lol awesome ,, thanks

I very much enjoy "off the wall" ideas and projects - and I have done this project with a few minor changes. Not looking to save space, I used standoff pillars to allow airflow between the tv and wall, and rather than covering the circuitry with fiber board I used plexiglass to allow people to see "whats inside"

Oh my god I missed you so much! I'll comment more after I watch the video!

Good project, very clearly explained. I wonder about air cooling for the display and the circuit boards ?

Excellent job. iT is great to have such understanding and skill. tHANKS for sharing

I just love watching ur videos man, always educative, always inspiring n at times mind boggling,lol,awesome work bruv

Depending on how the wall is, i would've just left the TV on the bracket and built a drywall from side to side with cut outs. I'm also a electrician so the electrical side of moving it out of the original wall wouldn't bother me.

Adding a lot more edges to the wall makes it stand out much more than before

Now you've done it. Now I must get my own apartment to do this project.

My god....your a genius. Another project for me.

Hey everyone, apologies for the long absence! I have a very good reason for it, which you'll see in the next video. Meanwhile, I thought I'd get this one out to you guys for something to watch. I know it's not as polished as my usual stuff, but it was with its own constraints so it is what it is. Not getting lazy or anything... hehe. The next video just needs editing, so stay tuned - should turn a few heads!

Now put a nice ornate gilded picture frame around it and you're done.

You are the David Copperfield of home improvement and lifestyle modifications.

a lot of knowledge after watching ur videos! Tks a lot Matt