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Full-Motion TV Wall Mount – For 22"-55" TVs up to 60 lbs.
SMF218
This product has been discontinued.
- Fits TVs 22" - 55"
- Swivel 90° / -90°
- Extension 18.00"
SMF218 is rated
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Videos to Get You Started
SANUS Simplicity SMF218 Features Video
SANUS Simplicity SMF218 Installation Video
What is Full-Motion?
Full-Motion TV Wall Mount – For 22"-55" TVs up to 60 lbs.
The SANUS Simplicity™ SMF218 full-motion tilt and swivel wall mount for most 22” – 55” flat-panel and curved TVs up to 60 lbs. Get the best picture quality anywhere in a room with smooth swivel, pan and extend motions up to 18” from the wall. Exclusive tilting technology allows effortless up and down tilt motion without the use of tools. Post-installation adjustments allow you to level your TV after installation for perfect positioning. Cables can be routed along the mounting arm for a clean look. Included extender brackets and universal compatibility allows mount to fit nearly all flat-panel and curved TVs 22” – 55”.
Product Features
Tools You Will Need For Installation
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1/8" Drill Bit
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3/8" Masonry Bit (Concrete Installations)
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1/2" Socket Wrench
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Awl
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Electric Drill
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Hammer
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Level
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Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Stud Finder
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Tape Measure
The Details
| Product Brand: | SANUS Simplicity |
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| Model Code: | SMF218 |
| UPC Code: | 793795532145 - Black - Discontinued |
| Product Width: | 17.30" / 43.94cm |
| Product Height: | 17.30" / 43.94cm |
| Product Depth: | 2.40" - 18.00" / 6.10cm - 45.72cm |
| TV Size Range: | 22" - 55" / 55.88cm - 139.70cm |
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| Maximum TV Weight: | 60lbs / 27.22kg |
| Supported VESA Patterns |
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| Tilt: | 4° / -15° |
| Roll: | 5° / -5° |
| Swivel: | 90° / -90° |
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MichaelB from
Fine mount.
At first I was disappointed that I had to find a stud to mount this, but I'm very happy with the stability of the result. It is easily the easiest to mount of any that I have used. I had to invert the lower bracket in order to plug in the TV. Another hiccup was that I didn't realize that all I had to do was pull a little harder to get the TV to tilt. Found that out from the video. Fine product. My TV came with mounting bolts, so I didn't use any of those provided. Maybe they should be recycled?
Date published: 2020-04-05
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Upset single mom from
Sanus smf218-b1
I finally got the mount on the wall...but it does NOT seem secure or safe at all!! And I haven’t even hung my tv onto it yet!! I followed all the directions and after putting in the lag screws I moved the mount side to side like the video directions told me..as soon as I did that I saw that the screws were budging out! I tried tightening them again but when I moved the moveable part of the mount to the side again it didn’t stay secure!! I still haven’t put the tv on because I don’t want it to give out in the middle of the night or crash and fall on my kids!!!
I’m returning this thing.
Date published: 2020-03-30
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Ronn J from
Won't work for my Samsung
None of the spacers or M8 bolt lengths work with a 50" Samsung UN50NU6950. Very disappointing waist of time. Will be returning it to Costco instead of spending the time cutting down or finding correct bolts and spacers. Even with the Samsung spacers the supplied bolts don't work. Quality seems to be ok.
Date published: 2020-03-25
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Bert from
Decent mount but…
I leveled the drilling template as directed in step 2 however; the lag bolts have a much smaller diameter than the holes in the arm assembly plate. The TV is slightly skewed (not horizontally level) due to that small tolerance between the lag bolts and plate holes. I suggest putting some lock washers on the lag bolts in order to lock it in. I’m not looking forward to disassembling it but I hope that will do the trick.
Date published: 2020-02-23
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Jonny_Cheesecurd from
First timer and had no trouble
Installed mount on a 40" TV in my basement/exercise room. This was the first TV I've ever wall mounted. Instructions were as clear as can be expected with the multiple potential configurations that can be used. Everything needed was included for my setup.
I suggest attaching power cable and any planned inputs/HDMI etc. you intend to use before beginning. This way you will be certain whether or not you need to add spacers. Initially, I thought I would not, but when I plugged in the power cord it was clear that I did.
Visited web page with video. It was not the same unit so I didn't even watch. Only critique is if video isn't the exact product purchased it is counter productive to have it listed in the instructions.
Overall found this a straightforward fairly simple install. I would buy again.
Date published: 2020-02-17
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Pb123 from
Good
I would agree that the video doesn’t show the right product which is annoying, but this site has the manual clearly attached so it really isnt that bad. Easy to install and works well.
Date published: 2020-02-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dadawads from
Worked great
I just finished mounting our 42" Vizio tv in a little corner in our bedroom, I watched the videos and studied the directions. Then I just followed the steps and voila, all the parts were there, and our tv fit perfectly. It's a minimalist stand, but anything bigger would not have worked in our very limited space. I wouldn't recommend it for a 50 inch plus tv, but for our sized tv it was ideal.
Date published: 2020-01-18
Rated 3 out of
5
by
MountAngelDude from
Difficult installation without correct parts
I bought the SMF218 at Fry's Electronics after checking compatibility on the SANUS website with a Samsung 55" TV, using the model number.
Assembly of the arms went well and was fairly easy according to the instructions. As others have pointed out the instructional videos are generic so aren't of specific help when a problem arises. The Samsung TV we have has a curved back.
Problem number 1 is that the spacers provided don't fit a Samsung, they have their own, unique size which came with the TV. I likely saved them but can't find them anywhere. Had to order those which is ok, but a heads up from the compatibility checker might have been nice.
Second problem, the M8 bolts which are included in the kit aren't long enough. None of them fit the pair of deeper holes at the bottom of the TV, they touch the nut but are 1/4" too short to actually attach. When adding the spacers for the top holes, all of the M8 bolts are 1/2" too short.
I'm headed to the hardware store to see if I can find what I need. I'm in a small town so have no clue if these are stocked at the local store.
So far, frustrating!
Date published: 2020-01-11
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Roj710 from
Instructions to watch non-existent video, funny!
Instruction Manual says "We're here to help" and refers you to "SMF218-B! Installation Video" to be found at "SANUS.com/2688". No such video on the website, though there is a more general installation video that focuses on a completely different model with different considerations. Why pretend? We are also referred to a "HeightFinder" video at "SANUS.com/1173", Where you are first asked for your Television's model number, then it asks for your mount's model number, though it doesn't respond when you type it it, so you have to select it from the extended list at "View All Mounts". Once you've found your model listed and click on it the website goes into retrieval mode -- it's been about 3/4s of an hour so far and it still hasn't found whatever it's looking for. So, OK, the actual manual looks fairly comprehensive, so I'm not really expecting more than the usual amount of trouble, but so far all their splashy helpfulness has done for me is waste my time. Not encouraging. I sure hope the quality of the actual mount is superior to that of their website. AS I have not yet installed the device I cannot yet answer most of the rating questions below, though apparently I can't post my comments without saying whether or not I would recommend the product. So far, I gotta say no. If it's possible to update this review I'll do so when the time comes.
Date published: 2020-01-09
Rated 4 out of
5
by
DIY Grandma from
Wish I had Installed A Wall Mount A Long Time Ago
Other than a little help placing a new VISIO 40-inch TV, the SANUS SMF218 was easy to install. It wasn’t a fast process, due to the wide array of hardware that was included. I guess there’s no way to avoid that issue because this TV wall mount is not specific to any one particular TV brand or model.
Just a note that one of the lag bolts broke inside the wall so they aren’t made from hardened steel. A trip to the hardware store was made for extra lag bolts.
Arrange all hardware and parts on a flat surface and make sure you have everything listed before starting.
For VISIO Model No. V405G9, the following hardware was used:
M6 x 35 screw
M6/M8 washer
Universal spacer (the smaller spacer would have worked as well)
TV bracket screws (4), Lag bolts (2), and Locking screw (1), are hardware that everyone will use.
My installation was done on drywall and into the stud.
Date published: 2020-01-03
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Dissatisfied from
Useless video
I have the single stud model. In another words, the other model. Useless
Date published: 2019-12-29
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Eugene from
No video!
Bought in Costco. The videos on the web site do not work!!!
Date published: 2019-12-22
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Mundash from
Annoyed, by the wrong video.
I have the SMF218 with the single stub mount and bracket. The instructions manual (or lack thereof) directed me to www.sanus.com/2688. However the videos talks about how to mount a double stub NOT the single stub. Also it doesn't show me how to mount the brackets to the tv. Horrible.
Date published: 2019-12-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
parker from
Works great, easy installation.
Not sure why there are so many comments about the instructions. I thought they were very straightforward. (I didn't watch the video others are commenting on though.) Went up easily. Is straight and level. Moves freely and holds in place. Exactly what I was looking for.
Date published: 2019-12-01
Rated 1 out of
5
by
JT12 from
Poor Instructions
Video was not helpful. Wish I had purchased a different mount. Purchased from Costco.
Date published: 2019-10-14
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Norb from
Decent Wall Mount
Just installed a 32” Samsung on this wall mount. Seems to work OK so far. Instructions were OK. Here’s a couple of points for your consideration:
The instructions suggest using a 1/8” drill bit to drill 2-3/4” holes for the mounting lag bolts. Unfortunately, most 1/8” drill bits are only 2-1/4” long.
When mounting the horizontal bracket to the TV, there’s quite a bit of “play” when using the M4 or M6 screws (because the bracket hole needs to be large enough to accommodate the M8 screws). Perhaps Sanus could supply the smaller washers with a shoulder, instead of flat washers.
Date published: 2019-08-07
Rated 4 out of
5
by
SteveR from
Works Great
I bought this at Costco today and came across the reviews looking for the ridiculous instructional video (totally different model). I was concerned I would be in the same boat. But I received all the correct hardware. I did have a hiccup with the screws that mount the vertical TV bracket to the horizontal brackets. Looking at the instructions, It shows the vertical bracket centered on the horizontal brackets. But the screws are too short. Fortunately for me, I was only off by one hole, so I set the top of the vertical bracket in the top of the horizontal bracket (which looks like it was designed to do that!) and worked great. Took about 30 minutes to install.
Date published: 2019-07-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Presto from
it worked
I bought this from Costco and even though I am pretty handy, I was still intimated by hanging my NEW tv and especially in a travel trailer no guts, no glory! I went 0n line to look for instructions but found none for the Sanus - SMF218. Bummer! I read the instructions and went through it one step at a time and lo and behold, I did it. It wasn't that hard. Just need to read the instructions, hard for a man I admit, but they gave clear and complete instructions. Go for it!
Date published: 2019-07-07
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Hockey94 from
Missing the correct screw size
Just like a lot of the reviews say, the package is missing a set of 5m screws to attach the plate to the brackets attached to the TV. Spent 30 minutes messing around with this and will be returning ASAP. Why would they continue to keep it on the shelves at Costco when there are missing screws? Disappointed and wasted time trying to figure it out.
Date published: 2019-06-06
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Cade from
Missing Hardware
Opened up the box and found I’m missing 3/4 of the hardware that’s supposed to be included. The majority of the screws, bolts, and spacers are not there. Extremely annoyed and disappointed.
Date published: 2019-06-04
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Pappy 69 from
Worthless instructions
I’m very skilled mechanically. These instruments are worthless. I’m throwing the junk away and finding something better The difficulty to leave this review is similar to the product instructions.
Date published: 2019-05-22
Rated 1 out of
5
by
impactgreg from
worst install video i have ever seen
omg that is the worst install video i have ever seen !
Date published: 2019-04-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
John23 from
Great Mount
It did everything I wanted it to, I can easily move my TV around.
Date published: 2019-04-11
Rated 4 out of
5
by
TLC51 from
Pretty Easy
I bought this about a month ago and finally got around to installing it. I started with the video which was pretty worthless since it only addressed a different model. Then I read the reviews and some of them made me wonder if I should just take this back to Costco. But, I decided to give it a go and, frankly, the instructions were well written and the installation was pretty easy. If it weren't for the video issue, I would have given this 5 stars.
Date published: 2019-02-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Danaidh from
Excellent Installation Design and Instructions
This wall mount kit came with enough bolts and other accessories for a multitude of TV models and configurations. The instruction booklet had complete step-by-step instructions with diagrams for each phase of installation.
There is even an option to mount onto a cement wall will associated instructions.
One bit of advise, read the instruction booklet all the way through to get an idea of what the order each step is about. For example; installing the locking screw is the very step after the TV is attached to the mounting plate.
Date published: 2019-01-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
dcrunner from
Perfect for my TV. Straight forward installation.
I bought this at Costco. After reading some of the reviews about missing hardware and difficult installation, I was worried, but everything went smoothly. I had all of the parts. The instructions were clear. No problems. I like this product.
Date published: 2018-12-27
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Helmut from
Instruction suck
Just bought this at Costco and I was looking for video instructions. They have a website to lead you to the instructions but the website shows a different model than what is on the box. There is also a phone number on the back of the box which is discontinued it would be nice to have a little back up. Even a simple video which I thought they had according to the back of the box. I am taking this back to Costco I do not recommend it
Date published: 2018-12-24
Rated 4 out of
5
by
RoscoP from
Flawless
My partner bought this from Costco in the UK, to mount a 32" on her bedroom wall. Despite the sites compatibility checker saying it wouldn't work with her 100x200 beds TV it did, only incompatible aspect was a lack of M5 screws (M4-M6 were included). Mount went up fine and has an adjustment screw on back for post installation levelling which the instructions lack any useful info about other than turn with a screwdriver (loosen lock nut first when doing this) other than some silly issues it is a great mount.
Date published: 2018-12-23
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Steven from
Poor instructions,
Poor instructions, Not for every TV Make. Had to improvise to get TV mounted. Wrong screws.Took more than 2 hours to install. not happy
Date published: 2018-12-21
Rated 1 out of
5
by
BFR123 from
Wrong Screws, what a disappointment
We bought a TV and mounting bracket at Costco, came home all ready to put it on the wall only to find out that like the other person above, we did not get the right screws. But unlike him I don't have the ones needed in the garage, so it's back to Costco to return this useless mount.
Also, the screws are very poorly labeled. Yes, they do tell you that they are 2" long or whatever, but the labels in the instructions have no relationship to the labels on the hardware pack. It can be overcome, but omg, why make it hard?
And the installation video was useless too. We have the SMF218, but it shows a generic video that doesn't help us find the screws we need. If he had said, "Now get the 1.5" #8 machine screws and attach the...." I could have simply gone to Home Depot and gotten them. But now I'm just tired of this thing. No more SANUS for me.
Date published: 2018-12-21
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