Katarzyna Petru
Displace, a company known for its wireless televisions mounted on walls using suction cups, wants to take a step further. The manufacturer has just announced the Displace Hub – a new solution that aims to transfer its controversial yet intriguing mounting technology to any television, regardless of the brand. The premiere of the Displace Hub has been scheduled for CES 2026. The device is designed to turn virtually any television into a wireless screen that can be attached to almost any surface within seconds – without drilling, brackets, or a tangle of cables.
Vacuum Pads Instead of a Drill
The heart of the entire concept is the "active-loop" technology known from Displace TV. In practice, this means a system of vacuum pads that create a vacuum between the wall and the mount. The installation process is aided by a joystick and instructions displayed on the screen. The user adjusts the pressure of each pad, and the system confirms within less than 10 seconds that the television is securely mounted.
Importantly, the vacuum pads work continuously, constantly monitoring the vacuum level to ensure the screen remains "attached" to the surface. – Mounting a television 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 so that one person can 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 television on it. The company claims compatibility with screens ranging 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 power.
The television connects directly to the hub and uses its built-in battery, eliminating the visible power cable. Displace clearly targets renters who frequently change their interior arrangements or those who would like to move a large television between rooms without the need for tools.
Three ideas in one device
ChooseTV Hub is not just about mounting. The manufacturer combines three concepts here: quick attachment, battery power, and a software layer based on AI. The device operates under the control of the Displace OS 2.0 system, which is said to offer something the company calls "ambient computing". It is accompanied by 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 film or series currently being watched.
Onboard, there are two HDMI ports for connecting external sources and a security system called Landing Gear, which aims to minimise the risk of the screen detaching. On the hardware side, 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 striking, but reality may be more complicated. What about a 100-inch panel mounted on a wall with textured wallpaper? How will the system cope with dust, heat, natural wear and tear, or months of daily use?
The suction cups must work continuously, not just during a spectacular demonstration on a perfectly clean wall set up for presentation. Questions also arise regarding power. The Displace Hub has a 15,000 mAh battery, which according to the manufacturer lasts 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” television loses part of its appeal.
Price and Availability
Displace has not yet provided an exact date for the market launch, but it is already known that the Displace Hub will cost $1900. Pre-sales will begin at the moment of the official presentation of the device at CES 2026. This is a bold, at times almost futuristic vision of mounting televisions. Now the most important question remains – will the Displace Hub truly bear the weight of its promises, not just literally.
