It's not often you come across someone in business who reminds you that basic human kindness still…read moreexists. Jake at Barker Tech did that for my wife and me. Our home has an older AV system installed years ago by another contractor. Over time, the system became outdated, complicated, and the contractor became harder to reach and increasingly expensive. My wife and I separated several years ago, but she still lives in the home and has always struggled with the universal remote and the setup's complexity. Recently, she called me in distress because she couldn't turn on the television in the living room. Under normal circumstances, that would be a small inconvenience. But my wife is currently battling stage-four ovarian cancer and only has a few months left. All she wanted was the simple comfort of sitting on the couch and watching TV. I called Jake and explained the situation. Without hesitation, he said he would come take a look. The next day, he and one of his technicians, Wilson, showed up and spent over an hour patiently troubleshooting the system until they got everything working again. When the work was finished, I asked what I owed him. Jake said there would be no charge given my wife's condition. I was honestly taken back. In a world where it often feels like everything is transactional, Jake chose compassion instead. This wasn't just good service, it was humanity, and I'll never forget that kindness. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about his clients and takes pride in his work, Barker Tech is the real deal.

I'm torn writing this because I honestly want to keep Barker Tech a secret so they're always…read moreavailable when I have an issue! But the work Jake has done is too good not to share. I previously used a big Bay Area AV/home automation company. I spent over six figures on the initial install when I was rebuilding my house, and after that, every "fix" cost thousands. They had me on a Savant system where even a simple upgrade--like adding a new Apple TV 4K--was quoted at $4,000 because I needed new video cards. I was tired of the "gatekeeping" and not being able to make simple changes myself. I hired Jake to fix the mess, and Barker Tech has been incredible. He didn't just patch things up. he completely updated my network and AV, removed the bloated Savant system, and simplified my entire home automation setup. The result? A system that is high-end, significantly more dependable and simple, I'm able to DIY some things and I don't need to worry about explaining to my wife why a simple change to the system costs more than our first car we bought. The responsiveness is what really sets them apart. I recently had a troubleshooting issue: Jake responded within 5 minutes and had it totally resolved in 15 minutes. Barker Tech feels "too good to be true" because the knowledge and attention to detail are world-class, but the prices are actually reasonable. If you're tired of being overcharged by the big firms, call Jake. (Just don't take up all his time!)

We had a great first meeting and were waiting for a quote that never came. We were straight-up…read moreghosted. We reached out multiple times in a variety of ways and never heard back. We can only speculate that somehow our project needs were not big enough for them to want to work with us? We can't know what happened because they simply stopped communicating with us. Sad but true. For this reason, I have to say their business is not to be reccomended.

Wow just realized I never updated the review. After paying Cham to come out, and to come back, and…read moreto come back, and to come back...each time a new person who complain d bout the last persona work. I finally gave up and went with another service. He was great when it was new and a big bill. Not great when you need to get his worked fixed right.

Very responsive and knowledgeable. They were able to come same day and correct an issue with the…read morewiring in my kitchen so I could get my refridgerator working again and didn't lose a bunch of food. Very happy with them!

I have searched high and low all over the bay area to help with the installation of a very large…read moreand heavy chandelier. Most companies said they would be able to handle the project, just to be let down in the end. No one was able to do the project, except Diluzio Inc! The whole process from just asking General questions to installation was seamless. Camille and Steven were great in getting my project setup and ready to go in less than a few days. They were able to send two of their amazing team members Roger and Greg to do the installation. Roger and Greg were respectful to my home, and my wishes. They were extremely professional and weren't running the clock, like I have seen with other companies. These guys knew the complexities of the type of chandelier I had, answered all my questions, and were extremely helpful. For anyone trying to do a large project and even a small one, I would highly recommend Diluzio Inc. We literally did a massive 79" crystal chandelier and a smaller glass globe, and I have to applaud Diluzio Inc. Just a tip for those that shop at RH: Please use Diluzio Inc, most companies can't or will not be able to do RH Chandeliers or light fixtures, but these guys can, and will do the project.

Top-notch service from BCSS! They recently installed a DoorKing system for us and did an incredible…read morejob. The installation was clean, the system works flawlessly, and the entire team was a pleasure to work with. Sharon was especially helpful throughout the entire process and made everything smooth and easy. Highly recommend BCSS for any perimeter security needs

From the moment we contacted this company, Sharon was exceptionally responsive and very easy to…read morework with. Her team Art and Ryan were incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, tremendously helpful and very professional. They really went above and beyond - patiently answering our many (many!) questions, sending us photos that were very helpful visually. Our gate had some special issues and they really worked hard to resolve them. Throughout the entire process, we felt we were in very good hands. Thank you Sharon, Art and Ryan - we are grateful! We absolutely highly recommend them!

Sergii came and reviewed our non working security camera setup, and proposed a solution that worked…read morefor us. His price was reasonable and quickly replaced the existing setup in one afternoon. Very easy to work with.

Sergii visited my rental to quote my project. While on-site, he provided troubleshooting and next…read morestep guidance to my renter, even offering his router for overnight monitoring. His pricing was in line with the best quotes. We're pleased with the resolution. Highly recommended.

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.

Thank you Peter! My…read morewife and I had the pleasure of working with Peter from Future Sound, and we couldn't be more impressed. He took the time to walk us through the problems we were having with two separate systems. After Peter asked us specific questions, he knew exactly what the issues were with both systems. Peter was very professional and was excellent to deal with. He was very friendly, courteous, and as well as very knowledgeable. We recommend anyone to call Peter at Future Sound based on our experience, as well as others. In the future, I will continue to do business with Peter and his company. In this day and age, nothing beats the experience of having a true and knowledgeable individual who cares about taking the time with the customer to truly understand their needs.

I'm so glad that I made my way in to Future Sound. Peter Lee is top notch and really took the extra…read moretime explaining to me what I was inquiring about. He also has a bundle of knowledge about everything and anything in the component world. He's a very experienced guy to talk to. I don't have a big knowledge base in this area and he didn't make me feel like I was above my head. This is where you're gonna get this type of service and I will no longer be going to Best Buy or a Magnolia for my future purchases. You don't get that type of one on one service at stores like that. Peter take much pride in his craft and it shows! Thanks for all your help again Peter and I'll be back soon to keep building the set up that I've been looking for that works for me and my budget...and of course with your expertise!

Justin and his team at Home Theater Innovations are the best I've ever worked with when it comes to…read morehome theater setup. From the pre-game, setup and post-game service, he delivered an exceptional experience during all stages. It's hard to find craftsman like him anymore that care about the quality of the work they deliver and want you to be happy. The comfort I get knowing that Justin is a text away is priceless. You'd be foolish to pick someone else :)

I need to install a longer ethernet cord from my modem to my workspace. Since im not good at making…read morethings look nice i needed a professional. Justin knows his stuff. Recommended me a new modem also since my internet kind of sucked even with gigaboost also installed mesh wifi for me since itll look better than having wires running around the floor and door trims(100 feet wire) hes great. Going to have him start on my entertainment room

Greg helped me design my whole house low voltage smart home system from scratch, and it runs very…read morewell! My side door was broken by burglar a month ago. He came in immediately to help to put a temporary board to cover the broken door at night, and start to upgrade my security system the next day. Very knowledgeable and kind!

I can't say enough good things about Smart4Smart and Greg. He did an amazing job getting our home…read moreinternet/network set up properly and installing our security cameras cleanly and professionally. Everything works flawlessly, coverage is great, and he took the time to explain what he was doing and how to manage things going forward. What really set Greg apart is that he went above and beyond the "normal" scope--he even helped coordinate/GC related work, including bringing in an electrician and getting drywall handled so everything looked finished and done the right way. He's organized, responsive, and clearly takes pride in delivering a high-quality result. If you want someone who knows networking/security cameras AND can help make the whole project smooth end-to-end, hire Greg. Highly recommend!!!

Alexei and his team helped me install a robust security system including industrial grade cameras,…read moreenterprise wifi solution for indoors and outdoors, fully customized home theater with high-end speakers, indoor sound controls, etc. Did a phenomenal job, very efficient and at a very reasonable price, would definitely hire him and his team going forward. Very extensive project and was executed extremely well.

Alexei and team are responsive and attentive to the system, even after they installed it. Highly…read morerecommended.