The disclosure is directed to a mounting assembly for the recessed installation of a voice-enabled device. The mounting assembly comprises a trim comprising an outer flange, an inner flange, and a wall section. At least a portion of the outer flange of the trim is designed to be positioned below a ceiling, and the inner flange is designed for positioning the voice-enabled device thereon. The mounting assembly also comprises retaining structures that are attached to the wall section. The retaining structures are designed to hold the voice-enabled device on the inner flange.