How to Adjust the Height of an Adjustable TV Table Tray?

Most adjustable TV table trays change height by pressing spring pins on the legs and sliding them to a preset hole.

Adjusting an adjustable TV table tray is usually a two-handed job that takes about ten seconds once you know where the pins live. The mechanism is simple: lock pins or latches sit on the support posts, and the legs have a series of preset holes. Press the pins inward, slide the leg to the hole you want, and let the pins snap back out to lock the new height.

The Lock-Pin Method Most Trays Use

Nearly every adjustable TV table tray on the market uses the same lock-pin system, with small variations in where the pins sit and how many height settings you get. The process is consistent across brands, and the manuals from HUANUO’s adjustable TV tray table manual confirm the general flow.

• Find the spring pins on each vertical support leg. They look like small round buttons or latches sticking out of the post.
• Press both pins inward at the same time. You’ll feel them give way.
• Slide the leg section up or down to the preset hole that matches your target height.
• Release the pins and pull gently on the leg to confirm they’ve snapped fully into place.

That last step is the one most people skip. The manual for the LORYERGO tray, model LETT01B, explicitly says both pins must fully engage before you put anything on the tabletop, and its height adjustment instructions mirror the same sequence.

Variables: Height Settings and Ranges by Model

Here’s the catch: every adjustable TV table tray has its own set of preset holes, so the height range you get depends entirely on the model you own. The adjustment method stays the same, but the numbers don’t transfer between brands.

Some models adjust on a different axis entirely. The Kitstorack tray uses latches on the support post rather than pins on the legs, and its manual summary says to press the latches, slide the tabletop, and release them to lock. The HUANUO Set of 2 also allows the tabletop to tilt one angle down or one angle up, which is a separate control from the height pins.

Adjusting the Tilt Is Not Height Adjustment

The most common mistake is grabbing the tilt mechanism and expecting the tray to go up or down. Tilt and height are two different adjustments, and they don’t interact. The tilt control, usually a knob or lever near the tabletop hinge, changes the angle of the surface from flat to sloped. The height control, the pins or latches on the legs, changes how far off the floor the whole tray sits.

Confusing the two can send you hunting for pins that don’t exist or leave you with a tray that’s tilted but no closer to the couch armrest. If the tabletop moves but the legs stay put, you’ve found the tilt. If the legs move but the tabletop angle stays flat, you’ve found the height.

If you’re comparing models before you buy, the height range and setting count are worth checking against your couch or bed height. A tray that starts at 19 inches won’t work for a tall recliner, and one that tops out at 27 inches may sit too low for a standing-height desk. For a tested rundown of current options, the best adjustable TV table tray roundup breaks down which models fit which setups.

The Lock Check Nobody Does

Every manual for these trays warns about the same failure point: using the tray before the pins are locked. The fix is a two-second habit. After you release the pins, tug the leg upward once. If it holds, you’re good. If it slides, one pin didn’t seat, so press it again and repeat.

Beds and couches are fine, but carpet with thick padding can leave the tray rocking on one corner.