What Is VESA And Why Does It Matter For TV Mounting?

To simplify things for electronics consumers and manufacturers, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) sets guidelines to standardize products. That includes TV mounting hole patterns. We commonly refer to this as VESA size, but you may also see a reference to VESA MIS (Mounting Interface Standard) or FDMI (Flat Display Mounting Interface).

Most TVs - flat-panel models, for instance - follow VESA standards. That means you'll need a VESA-compatible mount. However, some TV manufacturers choose not to follow VESA standards, so their holes may be placed differently.