Best Wall Mounted Electric Fireplaces to Hang Under a TV
The best wall mounted electric fireplaces under a TV include the Antarctic Star 36 Inch Recessed and Wall Mounted for a slim 36 inch unit to hang under a TV, the Touchstone Forte 40 Smart for app and Alexa control, and the Electactic 36 Ultra-Thin for a built-in look.
On this page (10 sections)
- How we picked these eight
- Side by side: size, depth and heat
- The eight picks in detail
- Which width fits the gap under your TV?
- How much heat do these units give?
- Mounting, weight and the wall you have
- Recessed or hung: which needs more wall work?
- Controls, flames and noise: what's different
- Common mistakes under a TV
- Pick the wall mounted electric fireplace that fits your gap and your controls
The best wall mounted electric fireplace to hang under a TV in this roundup is the Antarctic Star 36, with the Touchstone Forte 40 and the Electactic 36 next.
Start with the gap under your TV, then match the width and depth to it. This list has seven 36 to 40 inch units that hang, recess or stand, plus one floating stand with a fireplace built in.
For the wider list of wall units, see the best wall mounted electric fireplaces roundup, or read the wall mounted and recessed electric fireplace guide for the full picture.
Our picks at a glance
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Best for a slim 36 inch unit to hang under a TVAntarctic Star 36 Inch Recessed and Wall Mounted
8.7/10 our score
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How we picked these eight
We compared the eight picks on width, depth, heat, controls and how each one installs. We put width and depth first because they decide whether a unit fits under a TV at all, and our score weighs specs, features and buyer feedback against what you're shopping for.
Side by side: size, depth and heat
The Antarctic Star 36 and Electactic 36 are the shallowest at 3.86 in, the Forte 40 is the deepest single unit at 5.5 in, and the LEMBERI stand is 13.8 in deep.
| Product | Best for | Size | Depth | Heat | Our score |
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| Antarctic Star 36 Inch Recessed and Wall Mounted | a slim 36 inch unit to hang under a TV | 36 in wide, 18.1 in tall | 3.86 in | 750 W or 1,500 W | 8.7 |
| Touchstone Forte 40 Smart | app and Alexa control | 40 in wide, 26.5 in tall | 5.5 in chamber | 1,500 W (5,100 BTU) | 8.6 |
| Electactic 36 Ultra-Thin | a built-in look | 36 in wide, 18.1 in tall | 3.86 in | 750 W or 1,500 W | 8.5 |
| Tehanld 36 Ultra-Thin | precise thermostat control | 36 in wide, 17 in tall | 4.1 in | 750 W or 1,500 W, plus flame only | 8.4 |
| BETELNUT 40 | a wider 40 inch gap with a color cycle | 40 in wide, 17 in tall | 4 in | 750 W or 1,500 W | 8.1 |
| EUHOMY 36 | a 36 inch gap with logs, crystals and tech support | 36 in wide, 17 in tall | 4 in | 750 W or 1,500 W | 8.0 |
| LEMBERI 70 Floating TV Stand | a floating stand with a fireplace built in | 70 in wide stand, 36 in fireplace | 13.8 in stand | 750 W or 1,200 W | 7.8 |
| DUMOS 36 Freestanding | a spot with no wall work | 36 in wide, 18.1 in tall | 4 in | 750 W or 1,500 W | 7.4 |
The eight picks in detail
The Antarctic Star 36 scores highest because it pairs a 3.86 in depth and a 33 lb weight with several install options. The LEMBERI stand is the only pick that brings storage with it.
Antarctic Star 36 Inch Recessed and Wall Mounted
- 36 in wide, 3.86 in deep
- 33 lb
- Front heater blower
- Legs for freestanding use
- Remote and touch panel
A 36 inch unit that Antarctic Star says can be installed under a TV. It's 3.86 in deep, weighs 33 lb, and recesses, hangs or stands on legs.
Pros
- Antarctic Star says it can be installed under a TV
- Recessed, semi-recessed or wall mounted
- Legs included for freestanding use
Cons
- Only 36 in wide, which can leave a gap on a wider wall
- A front heater blower means some fan sound, and no dB figure is given
Antarctic Star's 36 inch unit is 3.86 inches deep and weighs 33 pounds, which keeps it on the light side for a wall hang. Antarctic Star says it can be recessed, semi-recessed or mounted flat on the wall, and that it can be installed under a TV.
That under-TV note is the maker's own, so read it next to your TV maker's heat and clearance notes. The unit has a front heater blower, with 750 and 1,500 watt modes and a 1 to 8 hour timer.
It also comes with legs, so you can stand it on a shelf if a wall mount isn't right for the room. The flame runs in 12 colors, and you control it with a remote or a touch panel.
Antarctic Star says it's CETL certified, has an overheat cut-off and heats up to 400 square feet, which is a claim to check against your room. Pick it if you want one slim 36 inch unit with the most ways to install it.
Touchstone Forte 40 Smart
- 40 in wide
- Wi-Fi with Alexa or Google Home
- Recessed or wall bracket
- 5 flame settings
- Plug-in or hard-wired
Wi-Fi and voice control on a recessed unit. It suits a 40 inch gap for someone who wants app control, and it needs the most height of these picks.
Pros
- Wi-Fi with Alexa or Google Home
- Remote, app and timer controls
- Can be hard-wired or plugged in
Cons
- Stands 26.5 in tall, the tallest pick
- Draws up to 12 amps, and Touchstone says a 20-amp circuit may be needed if other electronics share it
Touchstone's Forte 40 is made for an in-wall recess, with a chamber about 5.5 inches deep. It stands 26.5 inches tall, the tallest unit in this list, so it takes more height under a TV.
It's Wi-Fi enabled and works with Alexa or Google Home, and you can also run it from a remote or a phone app. Touchstone says it has five flame settings and a thermostat from 68 to 88°F, with an auto-off for overheating.
The Forte comes with a 6 foot cord for a 110 to 120 volt outlet, and Touchstone says it can also be hard-wired. Hard-wiring calls for a licensed electrician, so follow the manual for that choice.
Touchstone says its front-facing vents let you position the unit 8 inches under a flat-screen TV, and it recommends at least 8 inches between the top of the unit and the TV. That is Touchstone's figure for its own unit, so the TV maker's notes still apply.
Pick the Forte if you want app and voice control and you have the height to spare.
Electactic 36 Ultra-Thin
- 36 in wide
- 3.86 in deep
- 750 W or 1,500 W heat
- Remote and touch screen
- 45 dB with sleep mode
Thin and frameless, at 3.86 in deep. It suits a 36 inch gap where you want the fireplace to look built in under the TV.
Pros
- Only 3.86 in deep
- Remote and touch screen
- 45 dB with a sleep mode
Cons
- Only 36 in wide
- No TV clearance note, so read the manual and your TV's notes
Electactic's 36 inch unit is 3.86 inches deep, which puts it level with the Antarctic Star 36 as the shallowest unit here. Electactic says its bezel is nearly invisible, so the flames take up most of the front.
It weighs 28.7 pounds and runs on 750 or 1,500 watts, with a 1 to 8 hour timer. You can use the remote or the touch screen, and the flames come in 12 colors with 12 bed colors to match.
Electactic says it runs at 45 decibels and has a sleep mode that dims the lights. The unit can be fully recessed, partly recessed or mounted flat on the wall.
Electactic puts the heat coverage at 400 square feet, so measure your own room before you count on that. It gives no TV clearance note, so rely on its manual and your TV maker's notes.
It suits a 36 inch gap where a thin, built-in look matters most. If your gap runs wider than 36 inches, look at the 40 inch units in this list instead.
Tehanld 36 Ultra-Thin
- 36 in wide
- Thermostat 60 to 99°F
- Flame-only mode
- Child lock
- 40 dB
A thermostat from 60 to 99°F and a child lock. It suits a 36 inch gap for someone who wants fine temperature control and a flame-only mode.
Pros
- Thermostat from 60 to 99°F
- Child lock built in
- Flame-only mode and 40 dB, Tehanld says
Cons
- At 4.1 in deep, a little deeper than the 3.86 in units
- No stud size is given, only that it fits standard wall cavities
Tehanld's 36 inch unit has a digital thermostat that runs from 60 to 99°F. Its heat settings are flame only, 750 watts and 1,500 watts, so you can run the light without heat.
That thermostat range is wider than the 62 to 82°F setting on the BETELNUT 40 and the EUHOMY 36.
Tehanld calls its LED screen cool-touch, and a child lock is built in. The unit runs at 40 decibels, the lowest figure here, and has a 12 hour auto-off timer.
At 4.1 inches deep, it's a little deeper than the Antarctic Star 36 and the Electactic 36, so check the depth against your wall. It works as recessed, semi-recessed or flat wall-mounted, and it weighs 28.4 pounds.
Tehanld gives a 1-year limited warranty, and it gives no stud size beyond standard wall cavities. Pick it if you want fine control of the room temperature.
BETELNUT 40
- 40 in wide
- Carbon log and crystal stone
- 12 flame colors and a color cycle
- 1 to 8 hour timer
- 62 to 82°F thermostat
A 40 inch unit with a choice of log or crystal look. It suits a wider gap, and the color cycle adds a livelier flame.
Pros
- Carbon log and crystal stone included
- 12 static colors or a color cycle
- 45 dB and ETL certified, BETELNUT says
Cons
- At 37.4 lb, heavier than the 36 inch picks
- BETELNUT says the heat comes from the upper front, which makes the TV clearance notes matter more
BETELNUT's 40 inch unit is 4 inches deep and 17 inches tall, so it sits shorter than the Touchstone Forte 40. It weighs 37.4 pounds, which is heavier than the Antarctic Star 36 and the Electactic 36.
The kit includes a carbon log and a pack of crystal stones, so you can change the look. There are 12 static flame colors or a color cycle, plus adjustable flame speed and a dimmer.
BETELNUT says the heat comes from the upper middle of the front, and the unit runs at 750 or 1,500 watts. That upper-front vent is a reason to read BETELNUT's manual and your TV maker's notes before you hang a TV above it.
The thermostat goes from 62 to 82°F, and the timer runs from 1 to 8 hours. BETELNUT says the unit runs at 45 decibels, is ETL certified and covers 400 square feet.
Pick it when your gap is 40 inches and you want a log look with a color cycle.
EUHOMY 36
- 36 in wide
- Carbon log and crystal stones included
- 12 flame colors and 12 bed colors
- 62 to 82°F thermostat
- 2 years of technical support
A 36 inch unit with a carbon log, crystal stones and 2 years of technical support. EUHOMY says it's ETL approved and runs at 45 dB.
Pros
- Carbon log and crystal stones in the box
- 12 flame and 12 bed colors
- 1 to 8 hour timer, ETL approved per EUHOMY
Cons
- Remote takes a nonstandard battery
- At 4 in deep, deeper than the Electactic and Antarctic Star units
EUHOMY's 36 inch unit is 4 inches deep and 17 inches tall, and it can be recessed or wall mounted. The box includes a carbon log, a pack of crystal stones, the installation manual and hardware.
The flames have 12 colors, 12 LED bed colors and 5 brightness levels. Heat is 750 or 1,500 watts, with a thermostat from 62 to 82°F and a 1 to 8 hour timer.
EUHOMY says the unit is ETL approved, runs at 45 decibels and has an automatic heat-off feature. It also puts the heat coverage at up to 400 square feet, which is a claim to check against your room.
EUHOMY adds 2 years of technical support. The remote takes a nonstandard battery, so check the type before you buy spares, and compare the 4 inch depth with the 3.86 inch units if your wall is tight.
Pick it for a 36 inch gap if you want logs and crystals in the box and a support line.
LEMBERI 70 Floating TV Stand
- 70 in floating stand
- 36 in fireplace built in
- Open shelf and cabinets
- Cable holes
- Wood, concrete or brick walls
A floating media unit with storage and a fireplace. It suits a solid wall where you want the TV, shelves and fireplace in one piece.
Pros
- Shelves, cabinets and cable holes
- Fireplace built in, 36 in wide
- 62 to 82°F temperature range
Cons
- 87 lb, so the wall and hardware must be right
- LEMBERI says it won't fit hollow or gypsum board walls
This is a 70 inch floating TV stand with a 36 inch electric fireplace built in. It has an open shelf, cabinets with doors, and two cable holes at the top and bottom to hide wires.
The fireplace has 12 flame colors and five brightness levels. Its heat is 750 or 1,200 watts, the temperature can be set from 62 to 82°F, and LEMBERI says it heats rooms up to 400 square feet.
LEMBERI says the stand works on wood, concrete and brick walls, and not on hollow or gypsum board walls. Check your wall type first, since that rule decides whether the stand is an option.
At 87 pounds, the stand needs a solid mount, so the wall and hardware matter as much as the look.
LEMBERI includes tools, instructions and an assembly video, and it gives no TV clearance note, so check the TV maker's heat notes before you set a TV on it.
Pick it if you want a floating cabinet with the fireplace inside, and your wall is wood, concrete or brick.
DUMOS 36 Freestanding
- 36 in wide
- Recessed, wall or freestanding
- Base legs included
- 13 flame and 13 carbon colors
- Child lock
A unit that can stand on its own legs. It suits a room where a wall mount isn't an option, and it can sit on a shelf.
Pros
- Recessed, wall mounted or freestanding
- Base legs included
- Sleep and recreation modes
Cons
- Freestanding use needs a shelf or stand
- The 500 sq ft figure is DUMOS's claim, so check your room
DUMOS sells this 36 inch unit as recessed, wall mounted or freestanding, and base legs are included. It's 4 inches deep and about 18 inches tall, so it can hang on a wall or stand on a shelf.
The heat has 750 and 1,500 watt modes, and the temperature range runs from 50 to 95°F. DUMOS says it heats up to 500 square feet, which is its own claim, so check that against your room.
It has 13 flame colors and 13 carbon colors, plus a color cycle, six brightness levels and five speeds. Sleep mode dims the flames and light, and recreation mode brightens them with faster flames.
The timer runs from 1 to 12 hours, and a child lock is built in. Check both makers' notes before you set it under a TV, even when the unit stands on its own legs.
Pick it if a wall mount isn't an option, since the freestanding legs need no wall work.
Which width fits the gap under your TV?
Measure the gap in inches, then pick the width that leaves even space on each side. Most units here are 36 or 40 inches, so the choice comes down to how wide your gap runs.
A 55 inch TV is about 48 in wide, a 65 inch TV about 57 in and a 75 inch TV about 65 in, so a 36 or 40 inch unit sits narrower than any of those screens.
If you're not sure which width to pick, read what size electric fireplace do you need first.
For a 50 inch gap, see the best 50 inch recessed electric fireplaces, since that roundup covers wider units.
When a floating stand makes more sense
A floating stand fits when you want the fireplace and storage in one piece, and your wall can take the weight. LEMBERI's 70 inch stand has shelves and cabinets under the TV, so it works as a media wall.
If you want to compare that style with a slim wall unit, read wall mounted vs freestanding electric fireplace. If your wall is hollow or gypsum board, LEMBERI's stand is off the list, so compare the single units instead.
How much heat do these units give?
Most units here offer 750 or 1,500 watts, which is zone heat for one room rather than a whole-house heater. A 1,500 watt setting puts out about 5,100 BTU per hour, and 750 watts is about half of that.
The LEMBERI stand tops out at 1,200 watts. Makers quote room sizes such as 400 square feet, and DUMOS says 500, but those are claims, not rules for your room.
For more on how much warmth these units give, read do electric fireplaces give off heat.
Mounting, weight and the wall you have
The units with a stated weight run from 28 to 45 pounds, and the LEMBERI stand weighs 87, so the wall matters as much as the look.
Check your wall type before you pick a unit, since LEMBERI sets its own rules for wood, concrete and brick walls.
The Touchstone Forte includes drywall anchors and screws, but a TV bracket has its own weight rating, so check that separately. Follow the maker's mounting steps and the hardware in the box.
Wall mounted fireplace heat under a TV
Read the fireplace maker's and the TV maker's heat and clearance notes before you hang anything under a TV. Heat from a wall unit can warm the area above it, so those notes matter.
Touchstone recommends 8 inches above the Forte, but that is Touchstone's own figure, not a promise for your TV. Follow the stricter of the two sets of notes, and ask the maker if the notes don't cover your setup.
Recessed or hung: which needs more wall work?
A wall-hung unit usually needs less wall work than a recessed one, which needs framing and a cutout. Many of these picks can do either, so you can decide once you see your wall.
Framing and cutouts for a recessed unit
A recessed unit needs framing that fits its stud size and a cutout that matches the unit. The cutout in the manual sets the opening, so compare it with your gap before you order.
Recessed units often need a drywall cut, and the wall must be free of wires and pipes. Leave the framing and cut to the manual and a pro, and never cut into a load-bearing wall.
Controls, flames and noise: what's different
Most picks have a remote and a touch panel, but only the Touchstone Forte 40 adds Wi-Fi and voice control. The picks that state a sound level sit at 40 to 45 decibels, so noise is not a big split here.
The flame looks differ most in color count. The DUMOS offers the most options, with 13 flame colors and 13 carbon colors plus a color cycle.
Remote batteries vary too, from two AAA cells on the Tehanld to a nonstandard battery on the EUHOMY 36.
Thermostat ranges compared
Thermostat ranges run from 60 to 99°F on the Tehanld 36 and 50 to 95°F on the DUMOS. The Touchstone Forte runs 68 to 88°F, and the BETELNUT 40, EUHOMY 36 and LEMBERI stand each run 62 to 82°F.
Common mistakes under a TV
The usual mistakes are picking the width from the TV alone and skipping the clearance notes. Each one is easy to avoid if you check the wall first.
- Matching the width to the TV only. The gap on the wall matters more than the screen size.
- Skipping the clearance notes. Read both makers' heat notes before you pick a unit.
- Ignoring the wall type. Check whether the wall is wood, concrete, brick, drywall over studs or hollow before you pick a floating unit.
- Forgetting the cord. Plan the outlet first, so the cord doesn't cross the room.
Pick the wall mounted electric fireplace that fits your gap and your controls
For a wall mounted electric fireplace under a TV, pick the Antarctic Star 36 for a slim 36 inch unit with several install options. Pick the Touchstone Forte 40 if you want app and Alexa control and have the height to spare.
Pick the Electactic 36 for a frameless look in a 36 inch gap, the BETELNUT 40 for a 40 inch gap with a color cycle, or the Tehanld 36 for fine thermostat control.
Pick the LEMBERI 70 stand only if your wall is wood, concrete or brick and you want storage under the TV.
Measure the gap under your TV and check both makers' notes first. Then read the how to plan a TV wall with an electric fireplace guide for the wall steps.
Our top 3 picks at a glance
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Best for a slim 36 inch unit to hang under a TV
Antarctic Star 36 Inch Recessed and Wall Mounted
8.7/10 our score
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Frequently asked questions
Can you hang a wall mounted electric fireplace under a TV?
Only after you read the fireplace maker's and the TV maker's heat and clearance notes, because neither note makes the pairing safe on its own. Follow the stricter one, ask the maker if your setup isn't covered, and have a pro check the wall and the mount.
What width works under a 55 inch TV?
A 55 inch TV is about 48 in wide, so a 36 or 40 inch unit sits narrower than the screen, and a 50 inch unit sits close to level with it. Measure your own gap and TV width, then decide how much narrower you want the fireplace to look.
Do wall mounted electric fireplaces give off heat?
Yes, most of these units give real heat, usually 750 or 1,500 watts. That is zone heat for one room, not a whole-house heater, and room sizes such as 400 square feet are the makers' claims, so compare them with your own space before you count on them.
Can a floating TV stand hold an electric fireplace?
Yes, LEMBERI's 70 inch floating stand has a 36 inch electric fireplace built in. LEMBERI says it works on wood, concrete and brick walls, and not on hollow or gypsum board walls, so check your wall before you choose it.
