Wall mounting tablet with hidden power supply

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I'm looking to wall mount a tablet (probably Android) to run Action Tiles so it will show CCTV & various sensor status.

The wall mount part is straight forward as there appear to be plenty of universal holders on eBay that will mount it against the wall.

I was thinking to sink a double back box behind the tablet and run a mains supply into it (spur) and then use a 230AC to 5v DC transformer with a micro USB cable connected to the LV side. This would then power the tablet.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10W-AC-DC-Power-Converter-Transformer-Module-AC-DC-110V-220V-230V-to-DC-5V-2A/282920156548?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=40733&meid=9584bb08a4cc430e823439313349de4e&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=282920156548&itm=282920156548&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:d9c5f5a5-fcaa-11e9-a25e-74dbd18025b9|parentrq:2722f9b516e0aadc3aa7a769fffabb98|iid:1

Does this sound like a good solution? I can't find anything else off the shelf that might do it other than a single faceplate with USB outlet & transformer built into the plate. Doing it this way though means the USB plug would poke out and could not be concealed which is not what I want.

The wall is also solid brick and not stud work so couldn't conceal much behind it other than what I can put in a back box.
 
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Looks like that PoE splitter is the best way forward.

For when I’ve done similar, I’ve used a brush strip in a Euro module faceplate.
Most electrical companies do the faceplates so you should be able to match your current sockets if you have a preference.
Here is the link to the brush strips, two needed for a double faceplate. They look better once installed.
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CXSX7206B.html
 

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