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 Over time, the system became outdated, complicated, and the contractor became harder to reach and increasingly expensive.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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

I recently had Forrest (owner/partner at Synaptic Homes) come out to help solve a couple of…read morechallenges I had at my home. The first was making sure our garage door is shut when it's supposed to be. So often, I or my husband would leave the house in a rush and forget to close the garage door - or it would start to close then reopen and we wouldn't notice. A couple of times it was open the entire day and we only found out when we got home in the evening (thankfully, we are in a safe neighborhood and nothing went missing!). Forrest's team installed a simple device that connected our garage door opener to our smart-home hub, set up a couple of rules and now the door will automatically open when either of us approaches the house, automatically closes when we leave and alerts us if it could not close for some reason or if it remains open longer 5 minutes if we are home and no motion is detected in the garage. Great! The other concern I had was they one of us would sometimes forget that we had food cooking on the stove and end up with burned pots, a kitchen full of smoke and the smoke alarm going crazy. The Synaptic Homes team installed a device on our old (electric) stove to detect if it was on (or if the oven was on), set up different timings for each and somehow tied that into the motion sensor on the smart wall-switch they installed in our kitchen. Now, if the stove is on and there is no one in the kitchen for more than 5 minutes (we can easily change that setting in the app) or if the oven is on and there is no one in the kitchen for more than 30 minutes (we can change that time too), we get a text alert on our phones. If there is still no motion detected in the kitchen in the next 2 minutes, the entire stove is shut off and we get another alert on our phones. I survived a house fire many years ago - this added safety is SUCH a relief in our very busy, chaotic house! Next week, Forrest's team is installing smart wall switches in the rest of our house and will set up rules to turn all the lights on in the house if a smoke alarm goes off between sunset and sunrise so we can see how to get out if there is really a fire. They say that we'll also be able to set rules to turn lights on and off at random to make it look like someone is at home even when we are away on vacation. I know I'll sleep better when it's all done! The Synaptic Homes team is super-knowledgeable and gave lots of options to bring safety, comfort and convenience to our home (which is getting smarter every time they visit).

Just had Forrest come over and install my new Nest doorbell. He made it easy through text to make…read moreappointment. Great friendly and professional service! AND....he followed up to see how doorbell was working out!! Who does that?! This guy! We'll have him back again for more home automation in the future! Thanks Forrest!

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.