We contracted Matt and his team to do a few projects on our new construction home:…read more1. Install security cameras utilizing existing pre-wire 2. Install home networking utilizing Ubiquiti equipment (WAPs, Network Switches) 3. Flush Mount TVs in multiple rooms 4. Install security system utilizing exiting pre-wire 5. Install floodlight 6. Install smoke detectors (Nest) Matt's team was great! Everything was installed perfectly and the team spent time to make sure everything was working as we liked. We did encounter some issues, however, Matt had his team work with us to correct them as we encountered them (i.e. faulty pre-wire causing false-positives on the alarm). I have to give a special shout out to Keith. He installed every single TV in the house to perfection. I was really looking forward to a beautiful flush mount install of our TVs in every room (especially the living, game, and media rooms) and he delivered. Will attach more photos of the cameras and networking closet (which was installed along with a fan).

I greatly appreciated having a home security system installed by Longhorn Smart Home Solutions!…read more Good price and exceptional service! I had used an ADT system for years that needed replacement and ADT service had become problematic. It is great to see a local independent company do great work with exceptional 'old-time' personal service! I highly recommend Longhorn Smart Home Solutions!

Eric did such a great job at my house. My home had no ethernet wiring and I wanted to wire up a…read morebunch of POE cameras and also provide 10GBE to ethernet jacks upstairs and in my office as well as add 2 10GBE APs for my ubiquiti setup. Eric's quote was reasonable, well thought out and easy to understand. Of the 4 bids I requested, Wire Genie came in the middle in price but Eric was heads and above in his consideration and scoping of the task whereas many other installers seemed to be guestimating effort. Eric had a number of helpful suggestions both from camera positioning to running lines for future use and he did a phenomenal job on running a POE Doorbell camera behind brickwork and only needing one access cut that, at his suggestion, we put a 2-outlet blank faceplate over for future access/maintenance if needed. All cables were carefully labeled and terminated into my server rack patch panel. Awesome work!

Eric is Wire Genie, and Wire Genie is Eric. I mention this because I don't like random contractors…read morecoming over to my house and do my best to find a trustworthy, competent professional in whatever respective field that I can contact from that point on. Eric is now that guy for me with networking. My home has never had good internet. It was built before internet was much of a thing, it's stone, has radiant barrier, outdated connections, nonstandard shape, etc. I prepped Eric for these challenges among others and told him I had very high standards. He was undeterred and we set up a consultation. Eric had to have really impressed me, as I let him drill through stone which is highly uncharacteristic of me. I now have rock solid WiFi both inside and outside my house ~600Mbps for an extended distance and constant speeds over Ethernet even faster than that. I highly recommend Eric to bring an old home up to modern technological standards.

We had a great experience with Securimax and are very happy we chose them. After a few incidents…read morenear our home, we decided it was time to invest in a full security system with cameras. We spoke with several companies, both big national providers and smaller local ones, and ultimately went with Securimax. What stood out was their local presence and the hands-on approach, especially from Jack, the CEO. The installation itself was fairly involved and took most of the day, but everything was handled smoothly and professionally. Since then, their service has continued to impress. They're very responsive whenever we have questions and have been flexible in helping us adjust or expand the system as our needs evolve. Overall, it's been a really positive experience.

Absolutely the worst company I've ever dealt with!…read more I hired this security company thinking I was protecting my home, but instead I got stress, wasted money, and zero accountability. The installer showed up late, seemed completely unprepared, and didn't even know how the system was supposed to work. Sensors were crooked and one camera works only sometimes. When I asked about it, I was told "that's how I was told to do it" and "most people think it's ok". The system went offline multiple times, including once while we were out of town. What's the point of paying for the services if it doesn't work when you need it most? Customer service is a joke. Calls go unanswered and when someone finally responds, they act like you are the problem. Every issue was blamed on my internet, my phone, or "user error," even though the system wasn't working rights from day one. How is it my fault when the app says that a camera is offline? What am I supposed to do but contact them. I pay them monthly for the service, so if something says it is not working then I think it's reasonable to say I can call them. What is not reasonable is for there to be no customer service when the system is malfunctioning. To make matters worse, I was locked into a contract and threatened with cancellation fees instead of offered real support or a fix. If you care about your safety, your money, or your sanity, stay far away from this company. I regret ever signing up. I thought I was doing good by going with a small company, but I should have called ADT, Vivint, or someone bigger.

I moved to town June 2021. I asked three places to install my theatre. I won't name the other two…read morebut they wouldn't get back to me in a timely manner and they had jobs pushing out their commitment to 9 months. At least one place told me I wasn't a "high dollar thus as valued customer". I remember those places, always. I called Empire and within 5 days they had a wonderful gentleman come over and give me an estimate. Side note, all stereo places prefer you buy their equipment before they install it. Empire did all my installation needs within one month and didn't complain that I only bought cheap ceiling speakers. The whole job was on par for pricing and the amount of work was well done and quick. Finally, I have Control4 so they were able to automate my theatre experience. I have had one issue, my router went down and for some reason the receiver I bought in NC lost it's IP information. While I had to pay for the service call, Empire had someone out within 4 days and not only was it fixed within 10 minutes, the installer showed me how to fix it! In summary, if you want good AV (Audio / Video) equipment and installation for your home in a timely manner, reasonable prices, and by good people, give these guys a shout. You'll be very happy you did.

These people are so customer oriented! I will definitely use them again. The tech who did the…read moreinstallation work was extremely polite, efficomet, and explained everything regarding the new setup. Terrific service!

Expert knowledge and service. They did a great job with…read moretheir recommendations for the various components of the system, as well as the installation and post install follow up. Highly recommended!

My experiences with Monarch Technologies has been nothing short of stellar each time I've worked…read morewith them. I had an issue with a TV months after they installed it and Will bent over backward until the issue was resolved with LG, as well as the repair people they assigned to my case. Additionally, their install team came out and removed my TV from my wall free of charge so that the technician could replace the necessary components. It's more common than not that companies you transact with will do anything to avoid any kind of call back after they've gotten their money, but Monarch Technologies is the exception. It's obvious from the moment you talk to them that they're interested in a long term relationship, not a quick buck. I won't be using anyone else in Austin for my future AV purchase and installations.

Homeva installed Nest security cameras, and cleaned up my data networking setup, adding a router,…read moreswitch, and google wifi points, improving my internet coverage throughout our house. From David (the owner) to the two point men, John and Juan, this was by far the best experience I have ever had with a contractor. They were professional, honest, efficient, and really did high quality work. They spent over a full day setting everything up and you can tell they cared like they would set up their own home. Pricing was very fair and clear. I can't say enough good things about this company. Don't hesitate to contact them if you need help making your home more hi-tech. I will be reaching out to them again for other projects in the future.

5 stars. David responded to the bid request promptly. Scheduled with him on phone and actually…read morecalled us based on his schedule change to fit us in earlier. Installed video doorbell and everything that came with it. Gave tutorial and made himself available for any additional questions. Plus they have a warranty for their work. We recommend Homeva.

I wanted to update my A/V equipment to improve both the stereo music and surround sound in our…read morefamily room (not a dedicated home theater). After researching equipment I found that ALP offered one of two A/V receiver brands, the Audio Control AVR series, that could compensate for the difficult aspects of the room (wood floors, lots of glass, open kitchen concept) because they can be calibrated with DIRAC. Able came to my home to access the situation and concluded the receiver and calibration would definitely improve my stereo sound and modestly improve my surround sound. After installation I realized a dramatic improvement in both! The ALP team also installed a motorized fireplace mount (very cool!), and reconfigured all of my other A/V equipment for the best connections to the new AVR-9 receiver. Excellent job! The consultation was free of any sales pitch, the installation and calibration was done by genuine experts in the most professional manner. Although I usually DIY, in this instance it really paid to have such professionals do the thinking and all the work. As a result, I now have a sound that rivals any home theater despite my room's issues. Thank you ALP!

From the owner: ALP Design Solutions is Austin's premier AV System Integration Company offering Design,…read moreInstallation, Consulting, and Programming. Our team holds many industry certifications and standards. We work closely with architects, interior designers, IT engineers, and construction professionals. ALP Design Solutions is composed of highly motivated, specially trained designers, programmers, and installers who have worked many years in the audio video industry. We are not only available for consultations, programming, and system design, but also troubleshooting and diagnostic services delivering stability for issues with previously installed equipment and control systems optimizing the performance of your AV systems and electronics.

Bond's TV did an excellent job figuring out what we needed, where it should go, and installing…read moreeverything. My husband was thinking a certain type of equipment and David Bond explained options that were so much better. We had a difficult electrical placement in a few rooms and David was able to figure it all out to have a seamless installation. The crew to install was exceptional. Bond was timely, reliable, easy to work with, and came in on our budget. We did 4 TVs, sound system, media room, and several other items. All perfect position and installation. Thank you Bond TV for getting ups up and running beautifully.

Claudia was extremely helpful, friendly, and amazingly kind. I needed information on how to get an…read moreexternal antenna cable for a friend's TV. Sounds easy but not even the store where it was purchased could help. She jotted the info, spoke to the tech and called me back the next day. They found what he needed to my friends delight. She took it a step further and did an act of kindness I will never forget. THIS is the kind of place people want to go to. They didn't need to help me... remember they weren't fixing his TV. Definitely recommending this shop to everyone looking for repairs. Thank you Bond's and kudos!