TV points are easy to get right before the walls are closed and messy afterwards. Here is how to plan them for satellite, IPTV and terrestrial TV.
A TV point is a wall outlet where a coaxial cable from the satellite dish, the TV aerial or the building’s distribution system ends, usually beside a power point and a data point behind the TV. Astro is delivered by satellite through a dish and an LNB, or over the internet by IPTV; myFreeview is digital terrestrial TV picked up by an aerial. Each satellite decoder needs its own cable run from its own LNB output, so plan one run per decoder, not a splitter. The neat way is a concealed conduit from the dish or riser to each TV wall, laid before plastering, tiling or joinery, with a spare run for later.
A TV point is simply where the signal cable arrives at the wall. Behind it runs a coaxial cable, the round shielded cable that Wikipedia describes as a transmission line for high-frequency signals, used for cable television and for connecting receivers to their antennas. Satellite and aerial systems in homes commonly use RG-6 cable with screw-on F-type connectors.
In a modern living room the TV point rarely sits alone. It usually shares a plate or a position with a power point and a data point, so the TV, decoder and any streaming box are all fed from one tidy spot, ideally hidden behind the screen or inside the TV cabinet.
| Service | How it reaches you | What the cabling needs |
|---|---|---|
| Astro satellite | A dish and LNB outside, then coaxial cable to the decoder | A clear line from the dish to each decoder position |
| Astro IPTV | Over your internet connection | A data point or good Wi-Fi at the TV, not a coax run |
| myFreeview (digital terrestrial) | Broadcast signal received by a TV aerial | Coax from the aerial to the TV or decoder |
| Streaming apps | Over the internet | A data point or strong Wi-Fi at the TV |
Wikipedia notes that Astro launched its IPTV platform for customers who were unable to receive its satellite service, and that MYTV provides Malaysia’s digital terrestrial television, branded myFreeview. Because more viewing now comes over the internet, many owners run a data point to the TV wall as well as a coax, so they are covered either way. Our home network guide covers the data side.
The LNB is the small unit at the front of the satellite dish. It amplifies the satellite signal and converts it down so it can travel along the coaxial cable. Wikipedia explains two things that shape the wiring:
That is why each satellite decoder needs its own cable run back to its own LNB output. Splitting one cable to two decoders does not work the way it does for an aerial. If you may add a second decoder later, run the second cable now while the walls are open.
There are two ways to get the cable to the TV wall. Surface trunking, a plastic channel along the ceiling line or skirting, is quick and easy to change. Concealed cabling is cut into the wall, laid in conduit and plastered over: invisible and permanent, but it needs planning. Our concealed versus surface wiring guide explains the same trade-off for CCTV, and the labour is the same.
Always lay coax in a conduit with a draw wire rather than burying bare cable in plaster. A conduit lets you pull a new cable later without hacking the wall again, and keeps the cable from being crushed or nicked by the next trade.
Our TV feature wall guide covers the joinery side of the wall.
The dish needs a clear view of the sky in the right direction and a solid mounting, usually on a wall, roof or balcony parapet. Every cable that enters the house is a potential leak and a path for lightning surges. Seal wall penetrations properly and bring the cable in at a drip loop so rain runs off before the entry point. Our lightning and surge protection guide explains why surges can travel down aerial and TV cables as well as power lines.
In many condos you cannot put up your own dish. The building may have a central satellite and aerial distribution system with outlets in each unit, or house rules that control what can be fixed to the façade and balcony. Check with management before drilling external walls, and look for the existing TV outlet and the riser route before planning new points. If the building system does not serve the room you want, the new point usually has to branch from the existing outlet inside the unit.
| Symptom | Common cause | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| No signal on one TV only | Loose or corroded connector, damaged cable, wrong LNB output | Connectors at both ends; swap outputs to test |
| Signal breaks up in heavy rain | Satellite signal loss in heavy rain, or a marginal dish alignment | Dish alignment and mounting after the storm |
| Second decoder does not work on a splitter | Satellite decoders need their own LNB output | Run a separate cable to a free LNB output |
| Cable damaged in the wall | Bare cable buried in plaster, nicked by a later trade | Use conduit next time; surface run as a fix |
| Water at the cable entry | No drip loop or unsealed penetration | Re-seal the entry and add a drip loop |
TV points are usually done as part of a TV wall or living-room refurbishment. ClickBina’s TV feature wall guide publishes these indicative ranges, which include the conduit and concealed wiring:
| TV wall tier | Includes | Indicative cost (KL) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Plywood base, laminate or paint finish, TV mount, conduit | RM3,000 – RM6,000 |
| Mid-range | Feature panel, built-in base cabinets or shelves, concealed wiring, feature lighting | RM8,000 – RM14,000 |
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Cabling is cheapest when it is planned with the renovation, before plastering, tiling and joinery close the walls. ClickBina is an experienced KL & Selangor contractor that handles whole-house refurbishment and coordinates the trades on one job. WhatsApp us your job details for a quote: which rooms need TV points, where the dish or building outlet is, and whether the walls are being redone. We reply within the hour, the price we agree is a flat price with no hidden charges, and a site visit is RM150, waived if you go ahead.
How we estimated prices: every RM figure is quoted unchanged from the ClickBina guide named above; they are typical Klang Valley ranges for 2026, not fixed rates.
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