The technician was on time and communicated clearly throughout the process…read more The installation was done very quickly and efficiently, and the quality of both the mounting and cable management was great. Overall, a smooth and professional experience. Thank you!

Ismat, was very fast, efficient and professional! I really love how he mounted all 3 TVs. We are…read morevery satisfied with his service and will recommend him to others as well as continued business

Do not hesitate. Full stop. Henry and his crew (shout out Ramon!) packed all my gear, set it up in…read morea new house, and attended to everything. I was super picky and he and his crew accommodated everything and the quote was the exact price I was charged. They answered all my dumb questions, explained all the options, and came back TWICE to tweak things I wanted. One of the best customer experiences I've had. Don't hesitate to hire these guys.

Super disappointed... we have used them before and were very happy. The quality is not the same…read more They came out today to mount a Samsung frame TV. The person said to make it easier he would need to drill some holes to help hide the wires. He asked if we had paint and said he could patch it. Next thing you know we have a 5"x5" hole in our fireplace along with holes in another wall. The patch was left unfinished. He said he had a paint brush initially and then later said he didn't. Pretty sure he was using a paper towel. Then told me I should paint it in an hour. Called their office and Nikki told me their team doesn't do paint or patching...ok. Why say you can? She couldn't tell me when someone would be back out and never called me back. So we have a mounted tv but now we need a professional painter to come fix the botched patch. Not to mention I spent 30 mins cleaning up after they left.

Worked with Saul and Sienna. What a great combo! Really…read moreknow their stuff. My husband was able to get exactly what he wanted.

We had a tough set up at our home that was over ten years old and in need of a real overhaul with…read moresome pretty complicated situations involved. Our first priority was a new TV and a new receiver and getting confirmation this team could do the work. Well, they can and not only can they do most anything you need, they do it with patience, lots of grace, a sense of humor, total dedication to perfection and without ripping you off. Once you start talking to the people who work here you will find that most of them have been there for over a decade and some of them have been there almost two decades and that's because they love what they do and it shows in every aspect of this process. We had an initial consultation which they credit back to you if you have the work done and then we made our choices with tons of guidance based on our budget and needs. The team came on the day of install and they were clean, professional, knowledgeable and just plain good guys. We had one little hiccup after they left and they immediately came back and fixed it. We started with Quincy in the store to pick out the TV and eventually started working with Alex for the entire set up and he sticks with you through everything until the very end, even follow ups. He's easy to get a hold of and responds directly. Lloyd came to do the once over for install and the guys who came to do the work were Desmond and Alan. I really can't recommend them enough and they made what we thought was going to be a difficult and hard experience something that we quite enjoyed and we are super happy with the end result. Here's hoping it lasts at least another ten years!

Called Aaron a few days ago to inquire about having our TV mounted, which we've had for a while and…read morewanted to finally get up to clean things up. He responded quickly, showed up on time (early actually), and was extremely knowledgeable. Once he arrived, I explained that I had been going back and forth for months between upgrading to a soundbar with a sub or investing in a full audio system (receiver, towers, sub, etc...). We spent well over 30 minutes talking through the pros and cons of each, along with important things to consider like the size of the house and living room. Ultimately, I decided that I will be upgrading our current soundbar to a newer and nicer one in the near future. He was extremely polite and patient, taking the time to explain terminology and concepts in a way I could easily understand as we installed and set things up (picture and display settings, 1080p vs. 4K capabilities, audio/video/HDMI cables and what they do, device "switches," and how everything works together) as he was installing things so I'll be able to manage it myself down the road. And he came with mounts and equipment that was better than what I bought and was cheaper as well. I highly recommend him and will definitely be calling him again in the future.

Aaron came on the same day and was very friendly and helpful. He knows his stuff, and was…read morereasonably priced. Don't hesitate to hire him. Thanks Aaron

Valley Home Theatre and Automation installed an automation, security system, and a home theatre in…read morea house we purchased. Glenn helped to design everything and even sketched out a tiered riser with lights in the stairs for our contractor to build in the home theater. The installation was professional and the system is operating well. Definitely recomend!

Back in 2011, when I was living in Brentwood, I spent over five figures setting up Control4 whole…read morehouse automation with VHT: stereo, TV, indoor/outdoor speakers multi zones, lights, thermostat, front door, etc,, That's when the "two Glens" were running the show. Come 2020 one of the Glen's retired and the other cut back. Peter was now "the face" of VHT. He was cool...until he wasn't. One day I called him about doing an adjustment to the Control4 system. It was a minor job. Instead of a "let's set something up," he gave me pushback, saying his tech lives in the Central Valley and that's a long ways from Brentwood, implying my job is too small to do. I was surprised. Distance was never an issue...until then. Now that I've moved to San Rafael, I'm going with a local installer. I wish VHT well; they've branched out to San Francisco and Cupertino. But I just got the feeling they didn't want my business anymore.

The Security System that Richard and his team set-up is working well. They were really great to…read morework with and explained things as they went along. Thanks for all your help!

We hired this company for a lighting design and low-voltage specification package for a high-end…read morecustom home project and paid approximately $5,000 upfront, expecting a complete, buildable lighting plan our electrician could follow during construction. The primary reason we hired them was for guidance on LED strip lighting systems, transformer sizing and placement, wiring diagrams, wine cellar backlighting, stair lighting, under-cabinet lighting, ceiling details, niches, and other architectural lighting features throughout the home. Despite multiple follow-ups, onsite discussions, renderings, and repeated emails, we never received complete specifications for many of the most critical items needed to move construction forward. We repeatedly had to ask basic but essential questions such as: * which LED strips to use * which transformers were compatible * where transformers should be located * what the electrician should wire for * load calculations and system divisions These were not additional requests -- this was the core service we hired them for. The most frustrating part was the lack of urgency and accountability despite construction actively progressing onsite. Instead of simplifying the project, we were left researching products ourselves, coordinating missing technical information manually, and trying to avoid delays caused by incomplete documentation. Considering the amount paid and the level of follow-up required from our side, the engagement ultimately delivered very little practical value to the project. It genuinely felt like the $5,000 fee was largely wasted. For a company operating in the luxury residential space, this level of communication, coordination, and incomplete delivery is extremely disappointing. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this company for projects where responsiveness, technical detail, and timely execution actually matter.

we have had considerable difficulty getting our Sonos system working properly. Ron came in,…read moreassessed the situation, and unraveled a complex mess of problems in the way our system had been put together. we are now the happy owners of a properly functioning Sonos system, and are listening to beautiful music. Ron is a natural problem-solver. Many thanks!

I've worked with First Reflection for almost a decade on home automation projects. Ron is a true…read moreprofessional and subject matter expert in the automation (excellent on Control 4) and audio/video field. The range of First Reflection to support minor service and maintenance requests to large systems projects makes them a standout and can endorse them with confidence!

This review relates to a project when business operated as All Video Solutions. In 2023 I placed…read morean order for TVs and internet in a backyard entertainment area. I was required to put down a deposit of $45,000. Internet wiring done. When it came time to install the TVs etc I learned the deposit was used elsewhere in the business. No materials were ordered and the company could not complete the project. I then engaged another company. To date (April 2026) I have not been able to get a refund. The owner Tom George is not truthful about the reasons for the delay. For months it was "funding coming and I'll pay you next week." Since October 2025 I have heard nothing from him and he does not respond to my texts any longer.

I contracted with Mark Benson and his team a year or so ago to install TVs, a while house wireless…read morenetwork, and surround sound in a few rooms. The consult and install were great. We couldn't be happier. Where things started to fall apart is when I needed to change things on my network. The customer service was horrible. It would take days to weeks to MONTHS to get a response. Incomplete responses at that. I called every number I had and spoke to anyone who would listen, even the owner Tom. Still no resolution. All I want to do is add and remove devices from my network. Simple stuff. Things that are basic with most modern networks, yet no one seems to know or care about solving my problem. The sad thing is that I'm a network professional and I gave specific instructions for what I needed hoping that if I walked them through it I could get what I needed. Still crickets. I had considered using them again to add more tech but not anymore. Sad that the support has put such a stain on the company.

All I can say is this is exactly what you expect from a business. Knowledge and the capability to…read moreexecute. I thought I could have done my sound system on my own but I'm so glad I hired John instead I'm not so foolish after all. I'm absolutely grateful to have had this project go so seamlessly.

John Dewey and HPAV is the best Audio/Video company I've ever worked with. After decades with…read moreanother AV company, I switched to HPAV . Why? Because John's knowledge, dependability and access are second to none. He's provided me with quality work and products and is on top of all technology industry trends. His calm, patient demeanor makes him a pleasure to work with. I give John and HPAV an 11out of 10 and unequivocally recommend him for any AV needs!!

This is my second time working with Rob for TV mounting and home theater installs. 3 years ago Rob…read moreinstalled a surround sound system and mounted our Frame TV with wires in the wall. We have been so pleased with our new surround sound. 3 years and it's still one of our favorite things we've done. When our Frame TV's backlight died (do not recommend), we were so happy with his work the first time around, we didn't bother calling anyone else. Rob and Alex are very friendly. They are extremely knowledgeable and do excellent work. It is always a good price as well. We also did a fireplace build-out so one of the speakers had to be removed for that. We had them move the speaker and mount our new (and much better) TV. Highly recommend working with these guys!

Amazing professionals! I had them run six Cat6 cable lines, and they clearly knew exactly what they…read morewere doing. I couldn't be happier with the results.