If you’ve ever mounted a TV, you know the hardest part isn’t hanging the screen. It’s hiding the wires and getting power where you need it.
That’s the problem Displace TV set out to solve.
“They’re kind of a pain,” says AJ Kirsch. “There’s been a ton of cases where people just have a hard time running power if they want to run a display.”
At CES, Displace showed off what it calls the world’s first totally wireless television. No power cord. No wall outlet. No tools.
Instead of plugging into the wall, the TV runs on rechargeable lithium batteries.
“I know we don’t think about battery power,” Kirsch says, “but battery power is everything else. Our phones are, our tablets are, our computers are. Why not your TV?”
How long does the battery last?
The TV itself delivers eight to ten hours of viewing at peak brightness. But when paired with Displace’s optional soundbar, the system shares power and dramatically extends viewing time.
“When you add the soundbar, which has a built in beefier battery that shares power with the TV,” Kirsch explains, “you’re looking at 50 hours of watch time at peak brightness.”
Charging the TV alone takes about two hours using a standard wall charger. With the soundbar attached, a full recharge takes about eight hours.
No mount. No tools. No holes.
What really separates Displace from every other TV on the market is how it mounts.
There are no screws, brackets, or studs involved. Instead, the TV uses four active suction cups that air seal it directly to the wall.
“It quite literally air seals the TV to any smooth flat surface,” Kirsch says. “That includes painted drywall and even textured walls.”
During the CES demo, the TV was mounted in seconds. And removing it is just as controlled.
Handles on the back release the suction gradually, with on screen prompts guiding the process.
“It’s a gradual disengagement,” Kirsch says. “It’s not like they’re suctioned and then you’re forcing it off the wall. The technology makes it a very gentle process, and the prompts on the screen make you very aware of what’s happening.”
Once detached, the TV weighs about 25 pounds, making it manageable for one person to move.
Because it’s battery powered, playback doesn’t stop when you remove it.
“Your programming is completely uninterrupted,” Kirsch says.
Who is this for?
Displace makes particular sense for renters and apartment dwellers who don’t want to drill holes or risk losing a security deposit.
“If you have an apartment and you want to install a TV like this on your wall and you’re moving out,” Kirsch says, “you will absolutely get your deposit back.”
Price and availability
The Displace TV is firmly positioned as a premium product.
The 55 inch model is priced at $4,500 and is available now. The 65 inch version costs $6,500 and is expected to ship later this year.
Displace also plans to release a battery powered mount designed to work with traditional TVs, turning existing displays into wireless ones. That accessory is expected to launch in time for Father’s Day.
No wires. No tools. No damage.
