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    Kristin O.

    I highly recommend this business! He was on time and very friendly and professional, and went above and beyond on the projects even when encountering unexpected issues due to the existing setup not being done correctly by the previous installers. He did a perfect install and mount of our new Frame Tv and routed the wire through the wall for a totally clean look, mounted another tv, and replaced/fixed an issue with our Ring doorbell. Prices were very reasonable and in line with other quotes I received. Great service!

    Jeff K.

    Elijah does great work. Was on time, prepared, and did a great job giving advice on our tv height. Also had screws to assist in the install which i apparently had lost. Really appreciate his help. Highly recommended.

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    Raman K.

    Elijah was quick to respond and easy to get in touch with. He gave genuine feedback and was accommodating with our schedule. He did an awesome job installing our speaker to our tv as well as making the wires no show. Would highly recommend him. Thank you! I have posted a before and after of his amazing work

    AFTER. TV mounted beautifully and all lights on one switch like God intended.
    Saira B.

    We had a great experience with Make Places Smart! I reached out to a few people to give them an idea of our project and ask for some quotes. Elijah was the only one who I could tell read every part of my message and responded to each question. A few others (who shall remain unnamed) would only respond to one part of my message which meant that I had to then send multiple messages to ask the same questions over again. So, right off the bat - he was the easiest to communicate with and he also responded promptly each time. We had a two-part job. The first part of our project involved light switches that control five pocket lights in our living room. A few years ago, we had a different electrician put in three more lights on the other side of the room (we only had 2 lights before and they were only on one side of the room). At the time he told us it wasn't possible to get all five lights on the same switch and he busted open the wall and put in a second switch (without asking us where we'd like the switch). Much to my chagrin, he put it about 6 inches away from the other one leaving an odd gap in the middle, and to add insult to injury the switch on the left controlled the right side of the room and the switch on the right controlled the left side of the room. It drove everyone nuts, and the two switches didn't match at all and weren't lined up with each other. For three years, I've been upset every time I stared at that wall! So, I had initially asked Elijah if he would simply be able to move one switch over and swap them so they could at the very least sit on one single two-gang plate and at least be matching styles. But, he did ONE BETTER - he got all five of the lights on to the same switch which is what we wanted in the first place! The second part of our project involved mounting our TV onto the wall. The TV is large and heavy and awkward. Elijah told us which type of mount we should purchase in advance and then he swooped in and was able to mount it onto the wall and drop all the cables behind the wall in about an hour. Elijah was super easy to work with. He was able to schedule around our availability. And his rates were very reasonable and competitive. I would recommend him to anyone needing AV/Electrical/TV Mounting help! I'm really loving the way it looks and is all cleaned up and organized now and the single switch outcome is just the cherry on top that was a very welcome surprise.

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    Requested outdoor tv mount above fireplace on stone veneer. Service was quick. Mount is stable. Pricing was the best quote.

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    Fantastic service. Highly recommend Make Places Smart. Booked on Yelp and Elijah was out within 3 days fixing my audio issues.

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    Elijah showed up at the specified time and did great clean work and charged a fair price. I would recommend!

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    Prompt, professional, honest and respectful. Great service and did everything requested. Highly recommend.

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    Great service very knowledgeable and makes honest recommendations that will best suit your needs!

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    Elijah was very friendly and helpful as well skilled when installing & integrating the components for ease of use.

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    Used for tv and sound bar mount. Great work at reasonable price. Also was flexible with existing mounts to position tv accordingly

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    Incredibly knowledgeable, professional, efficient and timely. Mounted my TV flawlessly and very quickly. Thank you so much for your service!

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    Elijah was super responsive, answered all my questions, and helped set up our TVs with professionalism and ease.

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    I hired their team for a 6-camera install around the outside of my house. I went over the details…read morewith Mike, the owner, on the phone and he sent his guys out on the next available appointment. Mike said his guys knew their stuff through their experience with all sorts of installs, but I think he should have also advertised their level of effort. I went over the plan with the guys assigned to the job - Matt and Robert. They helped me tweak it in line with their professional opinion, the reality of the install, and how hide the ethernet runs. To my surprised, they offered to and spent the extra time to create runs inside a smaller attic to mount two of the cameras to leave no visible wiring to the device. Check the pictures for a few of the installs. I've given the cameras a few days to soak test against high load and moderately toasty temperatures outside (Lower conductivity and high data traffic to challenge the install.). So far it has worked pretty darn good on the first go. Beyond the install, Mike and the team respected my decision to acquire and manage my own cameras, poe switches, and VMS. They didn't attempt at all to make any sales pitches but did offer to help me acquire cameras if I needed their assistance to do so. I appreciate all of this because I know doing this kind of work for a residential building doesn't provide the best returns for a business and many have stopped offering wired camera install services - including the low voltage installers for my home! On top of that, they do this at a very reasonable price.

    Mike is the man! The Camera Guys installed our system a few years back...and I have been super…read morehappy. But a company show there true colors when there is a problem. Long story short, I was having a problem and I called in. Mike took his time and fixed my problem over the phone. Problem fixed! So glad we went with this company because they care about getting it right! Appreciate you guys...thank you!

    JC Smart Homes & Security Cameras - Samsung Frame TV mounted above a fireplace.

    JC Smart Homes & Security Cameras

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    Above and beyond -- highly recommend…read more Josh promised they'd find a way to get my TV rehung and fully working again, and he absolutely delivered. I had been without a working TV for quite awhile, and Samsung was scheduled to come mid-afternoon today. I was really hoping to be able to watch the 49ers game at 5:00 PM. Josh dispatched Eric and his helper (his delightful and very capable spouse), and they stayed until after 6:30 PM on a Saturday night making sure everything was perfect. They didn't just mount the TV -- they handled all the moving parts: getting the Samsung and Xfinity remotes working correctly, restoring soundbar volume control, troubleshooting connection issues, and reconnecting my Apple TV. Eric's communication was excellent throughout the day and the whole experience was beyond my expectations. Afterward, I looked at their website and realized how many different services they offer -- and that's their edge. You're not hiring "two guys who can hang a TV." You're hiring people who actually know how to make the entire system work together. Before you go with the cheapest estimate, consider everything beyond just hanging it on the wall. This team is worth it. These are the people I'll call every time.

    Josh was fantastic. Gave a very reasonable quote, got the ethernet job done quickly, and made it…read morelook really clean. I was worried about how it would look visibly and he and his team put in great work to make it hidden. I highly recommend and will definitely reach out when I need any more work done.

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    Bay Alarm installation and product review…read more Last month I replaced my old security system and monitoring company. I replaced it with a security system from Bay Alarm Company. I waited for a month before writing this review because I wanted to use the system and all of it's feature, which I have done. Below is my assessment. Sales staff and Installation staff: 1. The information provided by the sales representative was easy to follow and accurate. The sales rep was friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. Kudos to Tony Basurto, the sales rep and Nina Johnson, the field rep in charge of scheduling, for making my transition from the old system to the new one seamless and easy. 2. The contract is standard. Be sure to read it particularly the warranty, service, and payment language. I was ok with the contract language overall. The company requires autopay which means that they automatically bill your account on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. You choose which cycle you prefer. Also, monitoring service is billed in advance and it is much pricier than other monitoring services. Similar to other monitoring services you are locked in the contract for a select number of years. 3. The installation process was somewhat lengthy, but for a good reason. The installation team wanted to make sure that the newly installed system worked properly. Going from one system to another is not an easy job, but the team that came out did an outstanding job. There were a few hiccups that they easily resolved. Kudos to the installation team (Ricky and IT guy) for their patience with us and doing a thorough job. 4. We received a follow-up phone call from the supervisor(Seth) that we missed. Seth left a message for us to call him if we had questions about the system, or needed additional help. That was a very nice touch from the company. Security System: 1. The new system is quite easy to use and though limited, I like the features that are available. In terms of security and peace of mind that it offers, I have no complaints. I do have a few observations having used the system for a month. Those, I will discuss with the company. I do not think that it is appropriate to note them here. 2. The documentation for the system needs to be updated. I was disappointed that it did not directly correspond with the system. Some options that I tried to use or access based on the documentation did not work out as outlined in the documentation. 3. The system interface is basic. I guess that translate into easy to use. The system works great and does what it is intended to do. However, I personally think that a security system's interface can be more aesthetic, functional, and still be easy to use. I have to confess that I want it all; functionality, ease of use, whistles and bells, and visually pleasing interface. I have seen systems that meet this standard, but I did not care for the service ethics of those companies. I must also confess that the service ethics of a company trumps whistles and bells for me. And, so far Bay Alarm company's service ethics have been stellar. Billing: 1. I received the first monitoring bill last month. I had a problem that was immediately remedied. In Bay Alarms's defense, the problem was me. However, Bay Alarm resolved the issue. I would highly recommend going with this company if you need a new security system, or you plan to change your existing system. Just note that the monitoring service is higher than other companies. And, you must be clear on your expectation and realistic about what the company can provide.

    We have a Bay Alarm system that was installed by the previous owners. We purchased the home 7 years…read moreago. We had our windows replaced and the installers saved the alarm sensors and pulled the wires through the window frames. Bay Alarm wanted over $1,000 to reconnect the sensors. I told them over and over this was not a new install and the wires are already pulled through, they offered me 1/2 off to sign a year long contract. After the installation, several of our hard wired windows were switched to wireless sensors because the "wires were too short". When the technicians left, we couldn't arm the system due to a fault in the garage door. I called Bay Alarm and had to wait another week for someone else to come out and repair that issue, I asked that technician why some hardwired sensors were switched to wireless and he didn't think the wires were too short. A couple weeks ago I received a text there was a problem with our radio signal on our alarm system. I called, as the text instructed me to, and they quoted me $150 to come fix the issue with their equipment which I pay a monthly fee to use. Ridiculous. I asked to speak to a manager, who walked me through how to run a test and it was working again so the service call was avoided, for now. I got a survey asking about my experience and the branch manager (Zachary) emailed me to set up a time to talk. I replied, that was a week ago-no call or reply. If Bay Alarm wasn't already installed in our home we wouldn't use their service.

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