Modo Tab Mount – Magnetic tablet wall mount designed for EU wall boxes

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Hi Everyone,

I’d like to share a project I’ve been working on for more than a year: Modo Tab Mount - a magnetic tablet wall mount designed for easy tablet mounting on the wall in a standard EU wall installation box, with additional features - charging control and backlight, all controlled with ESPHome and Home Assistant.

The goal was to create something that looks clean on the wall, has no visible cables, and integrates nicely into a smart home setup.

Modo Tab Mount - Exploded
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What it is

  • Designed for standard EU flush wall boxes (round 68 mm)
  • Magnetic snap-on docking – tablet attaches and detaches easily
  • Floating design – minimal gap, no visible frame, and no blocked buttons or speakers
  • Home Assistant friendly – perfect for wall dashboards
  • Multiple variants:
    • Basic - mount only (bring your own charger)
    • Smart - integrated smart power supply (custom PCB with ESP32-C3 + Charging control + LED ambient/status backlight + Sensors)

The Smart version runs on ESPHome, so it shows up in Home Assistant like any other device and can be extended with automations (LED status based on other entities, charging control etc.).

Why I built it

I couldn’t find a tablet wall mount that combined a clean look with smart-home integration (at least at a reasonable price), so I decided to build one myself. It took longer than expected and involved a lot of learning, but this is the result.

On Wall - Soft Backlit
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On Wall - Side
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Introduction video

Project status

The project is in an early public stage. The mechanical design, core functionality, and ESPHome firmware are stable and in daily use. Some additional features may be added over time based on real-world use and feedback.

It is currently available in an early, limited batch.

More info

I’d love to hear what you think

Would you personally use something like this in your setup?

I’d especially appreciate thoughts on:

  • ESPHome functionality
  • additional sensors that might be useful
  • interest in a low-voltage / PoE version
  • whether a similar mount for US single or double-gang back boxes would make sense

Thanks in advance for any feedback or ideas.

Modestas

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