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 Over time, the system became outdated, complicated, and the contractor became harder to reach and increasingly expensive.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!)

Sergii helped terminate my ethernet connections and set up a Ubiquiti network for me. He has been…read morehelpful with troubleshooting and has come back multiple times to make small adjustments for me at no extra cost. The process has gone so smoothly that we are now working together to set up a security system for my house as well.

Yes. Everything went well. The issue was solved as expected. My experience was excellent.read more

These are great guys. They are not the cheapest but they get the job done right and will come back…read moreif they missed anything. Don't go for the cheapest. Get the job done right with Wistech!

Very professional and a pleasure to work with. We worked together on the right equipment for…read moreupgrading my wifi and cameras around the house, they ordered it for a small fee and came and installed it. Highly recommended.

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.

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!!!

Smooth process setting things up. Super friendly. And the TV is nicely mounted on the wall.read more

I was looking for a TV installation service and after calling up several places, I decided to go…read morewith TvAVNet because Michael whom I assume is the owner was very responsive and had the most availability. He was able to come out within 48 hours of my inquiry. He's very nice and professional. Their rates are the best and they don't nickel and dime you. I wanted to replace our existing mounted tv with a new, larger one and Michael did an excellent job. He made sure the mount was secure and even tightened up everything. He made sure our new tv was working perfectly before mounting it. I appreciate how through he was. He even hooked up our sound bar and offered to mount it at no extra cost. I highly recommend TvAVNet for all of your entertainment installation needs!!

THE BEST AUDIO VIDEO / ALARM / SECURITY CAMERA BUSINESS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA!…read more One day (after about a year of reviewing) I decided to upgrade my home security camera system by adding Deep Sentinel. In case you're not aware, Deep Sentinel will either sell you their wireless security cameras, their POE wired cameras, or may be able to use your existing camera system to monitor your property 24/7 with "Live Guards!" So, I contacted Deep Sentinel who have excellent customer service by the way, and asked them if they could work with my existing Reolink camera system. Since they have never tried Reolink cameras, they told me that they'd try to see if Reolink was compatible with their Deep Sentinel Hub & technology, but they could not guarantee that it would work. They then recommended that I work with their premier vendor named Avati Audio Visual. I originally contacted Drew who was very helpful and from then on I dealt with Dick Hall who turned out to be Amazing! Since I was Deep Sentinel's first customer to try working with Reolink cameras, Dick had his work cut out for him. It took months of installations, troubleshooting, out of the box problem solving, numerous talks with both Deep Sentinel techs, as well as Reolink techs, just to get all of my cameras working. That's what happens when you're the guinea pig for a camera that's never been tried before. Anyway, after months of Dick's determination and him not giving up on me, he finally got my Reolink camera's to successfully work with the Deep Sentinel system! He is definitely an asset to Avati Audio Visual, Deep Sentinel, and the tech / installation industry as a whole. He needs to be commended for all that he does and given a raise! If you need any type of TV, Audio, tech, speaker, security system or camera systems installed, look no further!

Dick and the team did great work getting our conference room back up and working. They were so good…read moreat explaining the work to be done and their customer service was top notch.

I was in the middle of upgrading my home theater system and initially planned to do everything…read moremyself. I'm really glad I was recommended to talk to Levine Lighting before going too far down that path--it ended up being incredibly valuable. From the start, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They took the time to review all of my gear choices, walk me through the pros and cons, and make sure everything would work together the right way. They even helped me avoid a few unnecessary purchases, which saved me money in the long run. Their pricing is very competitive, but honestly, their expertise is priceless. They handled the full installation--ceiling speakers, tower speakers, and all of my equipment--and the quality of the work really stood out. The wiring is exceptionally clean, with everything routed behind walls and through cabinetry in a way that looks seamless. Communication was great throughout the process--they were responsive, clear, and reliable. I'd highly recommend reaching out to them if you're considering any kind of home theater installation or upgrade. Even just talking through your setup with them is worth it.

Levines Lights did an excellent job installing our 5.1 surround sound theater system. Their team…read morewas extremely knowledgeable, took the time to answer every question I had, and walked me through multiple demos at their warehouse so I could understand the options and feel confident in the setup. They were also flexible with scheduling and very responsive throughout the process, whether I had a quick question, wanted a small tweak, or needed guidance after the install. The system sounds fantastic, and the overall experience was smooth and professional from start to finish. Highly recommend.

I would give 6 stars if I could. From start to finish, my experience with Alex was stellar…read more Alex helped install Ubiquiti-based small home network with 3 APs, router, PoE switch, etc. From the very start, he helped pick out the right devices and advised the setup to fit my home's needs. I did not have to worry about a single thing. Alex brought over everything and completed the setup flawlessly within 3-4 hours. I was so happy with the network rack he installed. I also appreciate his quick response to all the support or troubleshoot needed after the installation. I have never seen anyone so genuinely enthusiastic and professional about his work. This type of service is something you can never get from a large company. Alex has gotten himself a forever customer!

I reached out to Alex and his team for cameras and doorbell installation. He replied straight away,…read morewas always on time and communicated precisely and professionally. Installation was done amazingly and quickly - I was pleasantly surprised with his and his team's skills and deep knowledge. Will definitely work with this company going forward. 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.