Cable wall plates are specialized covers designed to provide a clean and professional termination point for all of your low-voltage wiring, including television, internet, audio, and video cables. From a simple coax jack for your TV to a fully customized multimedia hub, these plates are the essential solution for organizing your connections and eliminating the mess of wires running through rough holes in the wall.
Types of Cable Wall Plates
There are several types of plates designed to handle different connection needs, from simple, single-purpose installations to fully custom multimedia setups.
- Pre-Configured Wall Plates: These are the most straightforward option, featuring one or more built-in connectors for a specific purpose. Common examples include a plate with a single F-connector for a coaxial TV cable, a plate with an RJ45 jack for an Ethernet connection, or a plate with an RJ11 telephone jack.
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Keystone Plates & Jacks: This is the most versatile and popular system for custom installations. It works in two parts:
- The Keystone Plate: A wall plate featuring one or more standardized square openings (or "ports"). Plates are available with 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or more ports.
- The Keystone Jack: A small, modular connector for a specific type of cable (e.g., Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Coaxial, Speaker Wire). You simply choose a plate with the number of ports you need, then snap in the individual keystone jacks for a fully customized multimedia outlet. This is the ideal solution for home theaters, conference rooms, and home offices.
- Cable Pass-Through Wall Plates: These plates provide a large, clean opening to allow pre-terminated cables to pass directly through the wall. They are perfect for running an HDMI or optical audio cable from a wall-mounted TV to a media console below it. They often feature soft rubber grommets or, for the cleanest look, flexible bristles (Brush Plates) that close the gap around the cables to keep dust out of the wall.
Organize Your Connections Like a Pro
The right cable wall plate system is the key to achieving a professional, organized, and functional setup for your home entertainment and data networks. It keeps your connections secure, protected from damage, and cleanly integrated into your wall for a clutter-free look.
Stop looking at a mess of tangled wires. From simple coax plates to fully customizable keystone systems, we have the solution for your project. For help building your custom plate, call our lighting experts at 855-303-0665. Explore our collection of cable wall plates and keystone jacks at Bees Lighting.
