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 Over time, the system became outdated, complicated, and the contractor became harder to reach and increasingly expensive.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

Cesar upgraded our home Internet network and did a fantastic job - very conscientious of our home…read moreand worked quickly. We brought him back to upgrade our home entertainment system. We love the upgrades and Cesar made it very easy.

Our new home has tons of networking problems. It was super complicated and very very confuse…read moresystem. Cesar and his wife went to my home to work on home networking system with my husband. Cesar was very knowledgeable and knew exactly what need to be done for our system. He was onetime , hard working , polite, careful and honest. He is doing a great work. If you ever need a person to set up your network, you should give him a call.

Used Superior Home Theater Installation for my 65 inch panel installation. Got a fair price quote…read moreand within a week they came out. Nice and knowledgeable, did a great job installing the TV flush to the wall while hiding the power and other cord via some clever techiques. Wife loves it as do i. If you are looking for home theater installation and purchasing expertise this is the team. Will be using again once i replace another panel this year. Recommend

Rob and I first spoke about getting our surround system working properly again…read more Then we got talking about TVs. I'd been looking to replace my energy guzzling 2009 plasma. He told me he could get me anything I could get at Costco, Amazon, or Best Buy for the same price they sell it for, plus $170 for installation. So then we got down to brass tacks, discussiong which model would be best for my space. Rob is extremely knowledgable about TVs and we quickly setted on one. He was able to procure the TV for me the next day, before the next price increase, and installed it the following week. He also got the system in the other room sounding much better. Highly recommend Rob and Alex!

Came on time and evaluated project. Couldn't do project because of some issues which interrupted…read morethe project.

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.

The team did an amazing job! They were very friendly and knowledgeable! I requested to have an old…read moretv unmounting and a new tv mounting done. They did an exceptional job. The price was also more than fair! I couldn't recommend them enough!

Great friendly service, high quality install, and came in with best price of the 5 star services I…read moregot quotes from. Even did a second pass to redo a soundbar in a different config when asked with no hesitation. Recommended!

I have used Immersive on three state-of-the-art conference room/collaboration room projects over a…read more10-year period. Each successive project was increasingly complex. Immersive's owner, Brian Deihl, is a pleasure to work with. He is enthusiastic re: novel technology, has excellent vendor relationships, works within budget, is meticulous at cable management, enjoys perfecting a final/finished solution, and stands behind his work. Highest possible recommendation!

My initial thought was to hire Brian to see if he could fix the URC control system installed in my…read morehome. He not only fixed the URC system but wound up installing a new sound system and speakers. I had a terrible experience which lasted for years and years with a sound / control / wireless system installer who left me with a URC system that was unworkable and constantly dropping off the network. Every wireless device in the house constantly lost their ip address. After years of spending a lot of money and switching between different internet providers, switches, modem's and equipment I decided to give Brian a try and I am so glad I did. He was able to correct all the previous ip protocol issues that were screwed up. It took no time at all and, after years and years of frustration my problems went away. Brian is knowledgeable, friendly, efficient, creative and skilled. He replaced the in-wall speakers with hidden speaker's, and installed a new receiver. He removed redundant equipment I never needed. The sound system is incredible and it makes me enjoy watching movies and listening to music even more. I appreciate Brian for his excellent service and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a sound system installer who knows what he is doing. When we met Brian the first time we realized that he was a fit. We spent more time taking about the music, artists and the composers than we did about the system and weather or not he could get me up and running. There was no doubt in my mind that he would be able to diagnose and fix the problem. Fantastic Brian and thanks for taking on my problem. John & Collette....

The team at Valley Home Theater did a custom home theater installation for us. My goal was to have…read morean immersive watching experience when we wanted it to be, but transform into a normal living room the rest of the time. To do that, they installed a projector, built-in retractable screen, all new AV equipment, and in-ceiling speakers. Glenn ran the show, and was great throughout the whole process. He kept in constant contact, providing updates and suggestions that struck a good balance between performance and cost. With his decades of experience, he knew where I should save money and where I should spend it. Even when the inevitable snafus occurred (which they always do), Glenn handled them with professionalism. Alex and his crew built a custom enclosure for the retractable screen, and ran new wires for a whole bunch of things. It required cutting holes in the ceiling and building a custom ceiling box, but when it was done, it looked as if it had built into the house the whole time. Josh and team did the installation of the AV equipment. They were professional and friendly, and paid attention to all the little details. Everything down to the cable management looks neat and tidy. I'd Valley Home Theater again in a heartbeat!

I understand that many smaller businesses offering these types of services can be quite casual. You…read morenever know who you'll get on the phone or if they'll be able to help. I appreciate him listening to my issue, but he seemed eager to end the call.

I've ben buying AV equipment from Jeff for over 25 years. He installed and outfitted my entire home…read more(speaker systems, wiring, TV, outdoor sound and more). His audio video knowledge is second to none with ZERO attitude. What's best about Jeff is that he will work with the budget you have yet will educate along the process. This is key becuase sometimes purchasing a cheaper item might be more costly in the long run and not scale for future use(s). I've seen his work in several homes ranging from small to large installations.. and it's impressive.. period.

I found Jeff on Yelp, he had a couple of great reviews and he was local to my location. Jeff came…read moreby and scoped out where we wanted our new flat screen setup - he gave us some recommendations and with different price levels, gave us some new ideas we had not thought of and we went with his suggestions. Just like sam I. stated, following Jeff's suggestions we avoided cheap alternatives, Jeff's wiring is very clean down to the connectors and we have a great setup. Thank you Jeff!