We have been slowly switching all of our AV; security cameras, and local wired and wifi network…read moreover to Full Spectrum. Their quality is top notch. My latest add was a NAS to house a lot of educational and Great Courses videos and CDs, we collected during the Pandemic. They definitely walked me through all the equipment and software choices and helped me with scripts to load my collection.

We have a big complicated AV system we asked if they could take over and help us fix as the…read moreinternet was not working. They came by and looked and told us it was a bigger problem they could not fix and would send us a quote. The quote included several pieces of equipment that were priced 2-5x retail. FSTG-DREAM-PRO 10G Cloud Gateway with 100+ UniFi device / 1,000+ client support and 3.5 Gbps IPS routing. was quoted as $999.99 when it retails for $379 FSTG 10Gbps SFP+ Direct Attach Cable (1meter) was quoted at $29.99 when it retails for $15 OvrC Pro Lifetime License + Hub, non-locking barrel connector power connection type was quoted as $999.99 when it retails for to $199 *note this is only available to authorized AV dealers but a 5x mark up is insane I asked why and was told it was small business markup and was told quote "It includes sourcing, shipping, platform fees, payment processing fees and more that our clients may not originally consider. The raised price also covers our regular remote network maintenance, ensuring your network continuously runs at peak performance following the conclusion of the project. A large portion of business model is our post-install support and efforts to create peace of mind for our clientele regarding our systems." However on that quote was also a $70/mo service plan that was supposed to cover the aforementioned post-install support. I asked about the double charge for support and asked if I could bring my own equipment and they ignored my email So this company is SUPER SHADY and please review your quotes and google any equipment that they tell you that you need because 1. you probably don't need it (we ended up fixing the internet ourselves) and 2. they are probably overcharging you. Just run the quote through Claude or ChatGPT and ask if there's anything concerning in it. It will do all the research for you.

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.

They quoted me $250 an hour or $1250 to put up a TV bracket, hang the TV, and program my Logitech…read moreremote. Buyer beware.

We moved to a new place and were looking to upgrade to newer security cameras. I reached out to a…read morefew different smart home installers, and there were a lot of them that just didn't install cameras, let alone the specific brand that I had purchased. Of all the shops that responded to my inquiry, Lorena's was the most specific - this shop clearly has a lot of experience, and she immediately inquired about the specific model I had and pointed me to a gallery of all their installs with my specific camera. Scheduling was a bit tricky over the holidays, but Lorena and Will were very flexible in working with me to find the right time. They first came out for a visual walk around to plan out the install. They helped me determine the optimum angles and placement, power sources, and strength of connetivity. I really appreciated the expertise they brought. I had also purchased more cameras than they felt was necessary, and they made recommendations that not only saved me money, but also ones that would give us the best use of the security cameras. On the day of the install, they spent pretty much the entire day here - their work was extremely detailed and none of it was rushed. Will and Lorena were extremely patient with all my questions, and took their time helping me set up the camera in the app as well as making a ton of minor adjustments until I was happy with the placement. It was also during this whole time that I realized how knowledgeable they are about all sorts of smart home systems - smart lights, cameras, security systems - chances are they have worked on any of the brands you are thinking of. All in all, super happy with their work. Lorena and Will are great people to work with, very knowledgeable, and will do above and beyond to make sure you are happy with their work. If you are thinking about getting any sort of smart home system or component installed, don't hesitate to give them a call.

AvidWorks Technology installed 5 Ring cameras and 1 Ring Video Doorbell at my home. The project was…read morecompleted on time and on budget, exactly as promised. Their team showed excellent knowledge and installation skills, making the whole process smooth and professional. The equipment works flawlessly, and their attention to detail is impressive. I highly recommend AvidWorks Technology to anyone considering a home security project. They delivered excellent service, and I'll gladly use them again in the future.

I have worked with Mark at Pacific Wired on several installations, and he is top notch. I had gone…read moredown a rabbit hole spending 10s of thousands of dollars on a complex installation that just didn't work right. Mark sorted everything out, and got everything working perfectly. When I have a problem, he is responsive, and helps me troubleshoot. Most importantly, he is fair and does not run up bills on hardware or installations without explaining everything in a thoughtful consultation. He will even test solutions first before having me commit to expensive installs. I have been burned working with more established "high end" installation shops where you just have to trust what the guys are telling you and then never hear from them again. Not with Pacific Wired. I would recommend them to anyone, and will not go anywhere else for home theater, Wi-Fi, or any other home tech needs.

I've found Chris and Jacob to be extremely responsive and knowledgeable. Most recently, both…read moreresponded in the early evening to help us solve an issue with Control4. Both were available via phone and text, and very friendly and familiar with their products. And importantly they both were instrumental in solving the issue (which was caused by another device, not the Control4). Ultimately, this is a level of customer service that we don't experience often. Top quality and as a result I'm happy to strongly recommend Pacific Wired!

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!

When we remodeled our house in 2 phases we wanted to upgrade our A/V and wifi across our entire…read morehouse. Alex and his team were flexible and incredibly knowledgeable with A/V systems and with Sonos especially which was extremely valuable as that is ultimately what we opted for. In phase 1 of our remodel, the VSS team helped us update our wifi and establish Sonos across our 2 most populated rooms and our back patio. (Their flexibility and patience shined here as they did not push to expand into additional rooms yet because they knew we were planning a Phase 2 remodel) Because they did such a stellar job on the Phase 1 and because they were so professional, fast and flexible we reached out and asked them to add Sonos speakers across the entire house, plus 1 Sonos "Move" so we'd have another outdoor speaker we could place wherever we wanted in the back or front yard when entertaining guests. VSS gets 5+ stars from me because additionally as part of Phase 2 they also identified and FIXED a deficiency in the wifi setup that was mainly due to a wifi service upgrade after they had completed Phase 1. This improvement to the wifi was incredibly timely given my 3 kids were (still are) all home doing distance learning because of Covid-19. If you have A/V needs, these guys are the best. I highly recommend them and they have secured a lifetime customer in me for the high quality of their work, professionalism and customer service. Big thanks to Alex for his patience to work with us through both Phase 1 & 2 remodels, and special thanks to Andrew & Rob on the wifi fix during Phase 2. You guys are the best, THANK YOU!!

Alex installed our A/V/wifi system four years ago when we remodeled our home. We hadn't really…read moregiven much thought to it, so he explained different systems at various price points. As many reviews mention, Alex carefully listened to our current usage, suggested new technology and adjusted his proposal accordingly. His install was clean, on time and comprehensive. A/V system was impressive. Cut to four years later, we noticed that our exterior wifi was running slow. Sent an email to Alex and he immediately responded. His trouble shooting solved the problem. This level of service sets a high bar.

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.

Very knowledgeable and trustworthy! They helped me tremendously, revamping our AV system. They…read moresimplified everything and didn't try to sell additional components. Alex is awesome! Callie is helpful too.

If I could give Alex and his team six stars I would! They were all fantastic. We installed a…read morefour-camera Ring video system at my elderly mother's house. They listened carefully to our requirements, promptly recommended a solution and then came over within a few days to do the installation. They were extremely patient in explaining everything about the system to my mother and said that whatever she needed they would be there if she had questions. The kind of service that Alex and Bay Area Smart Home offer was above and beyond anything I expected. I can't recommend them enough.