Katarzyna Petru
Displace, a company known for its wireless TVs that are mounted on walls with suction cups, wants to take things a step further. The manufacturer has just announced Displace Hub – a new solution that aims to transfer its controversial yet intriguing mounting technology to any TV, regardless of brand. The launch of Displace Hub is scheduled for the CES 2026. The device is set to turn practically any TV into a wireless screen that can be attached to almost any surface in just a few seconds – without drilling, brackets, or tangled cables.
Suction Cups Instead of a Drill
The heart of the entire idea is the "active-loop" technology already known from the Displace TV. In practice, this means a system of suction cups that create a vacuum between the wall and the mount. The installation process is assisted by a joystick and instructions displayed on the screen. The user adjusts the pressure of each suction cup, and the system confirms within less than 10 seconds that the TV is securely mounted.
Importantly, the suction cups work continuously, constantly monitoring the level of vacuum to ensure the screen remains "stuck" to the surface. – Mounting a TV on the wall is a nightmare for most people – claims Balaji Krishnan, founder and CEO of Displace. – We want to change that and make it possible for one person to do it alone in just a few moments.
From 55 to 100 inches, without a power cable
Once the Displace Hub is mounted on the wall, you simply hang the TV on it. The company claims compatibility with screens from 55 to even 100 inches, weighing up to 150 pounds, which is about 68 kilograms. That's quite a lot, especially for a system based solely on vacuum.
The TV is connected directly to the hub and uses its built-in battery, eliminating the visible power cable. Displace clearly targets renters who frequently change their interior design or those who would like to move a large TV between rooms without using tools.
Three ideas in one device
ChooseTV Hub is not just a mount. The manufacturer combines three concepts here: quick mounting, battery power, and a software layer based on AI. The device operates under the control of Displace OS 2.0, which aims to offer something the company calls 'ambient computing'. Accompanying it is the Controller 2.0 module, which acts as a second screen – displaying information about the strength of the suction cups, as well as data about the currently watched movie or series.
On board, there are two HDMI ports for connecting external sources and a security system called Landing Gear, which is designed to minimize the risk of the screen detaching. On the hardware side, the ChooseTV Hub is based on an Intel N-150 processor (4 cores), 16 GB RAM, and 128 GB of storage.
Sounds great, but will it work?
While the idea is impressive, it's hard not to have doubts. The slogan "every TV, every surface" sounds flashy, but reality might be more complicated. What about a 100-inch panel hanging on a wall with textured wallpaper? How will the system cope with dust, heat, natural wear, or months of daily use?
The suction cups need to work continuously, not just during a flashy demo on a perfectly clean wall prepared for presentation. Questions also arise about power supply. Displace Hub has a battery capacity of 15,000 mAh, which according to the manufacturer is enough for 5 to 10 hours of operation, depending on the TV. Of course, it can be charged during use, but then the whole idea of a "wireless" TV loses some of its meaning.
Price and Availability
Displace has not yet provided an exact market launch date, but it is already known that the Displace Hub will cost $1900. Pre-sales will begin at the official device presentation at CES 2026. This is a bold, at times almost futuristic vision for mounting televisions. Now the most important question remains – will the Displace Hub truly bear the weight of its promises, not just literally.
