we had complicated over the fire place with mantle mount for 75" TV with sound bar. John is…read morethorough professional, arrived on time and did the work very efficiently. final outcome was much better than i imagined. Everything was neatly done to perfection. John had to add extra reinforcement to support the TV better over the dry wall. We had several cheaper option to go with but we went with John as he has 100+ such installation experience and the value quoted was reasonable for the work he did.

John did a professional mounting of my new Televes Ellipse Mix tv antenna, with a Channel Master…read moreJ-Mast onto the roof side gable. This was connected to an existing co-ax connected to a powered, Archer 4-way splitter. Resetting one television for available digital channels revealed 150 channels via the 46 miles to Sutro Tower from south San Jose, of which 75% were later hidden. John was able to perform the installation promptly upon my request.

we have had considerable difficulty getting our Sonos system working properly. Ron came in,…read moreassessed the situation, and unraveled a complex mess of problems in the way our system had been put together. we are now the happy owners of a properly functioning Sonos system, and are listening to beautiful music. Ron is a natural problem-solver. Many thanks!

I've worked with First Reflection for almost a decade on home automation projects. Ron is a true…read moreprofessional and subject matter expert in the automation (excellent on Control 4) and audio/video field. The range of First Reflection to support minor service and maintenance requests to large systems projects makes them a standout and can endorse them with confidence!

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!

Orkhan installed a full Ubiquiti network system in my home, including multiple Ubiquiti Access…read morePoints that provide excellent Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house. He also set up a complete surveillance system with Ubiquiti UniFi Protect Cameras, ensuring clear video quality and reliable monitoring. In addition, he installed a professional door access control system using Ubiquiti UniFi Access, allowing secure entry with key cards, PIN codes, and mobile access. He configured everything perfectly, including the network rack, patch panels, PoE switching, and cable management, making the entire setup clean and well-organized. Orkhan also handled the installation of the router, firewall configuration, and remote access setup, ensuring the system is secure and easy to manage. The work was done professionally, on time, and with great attention to detail. Everything is running smoothly, and I highly recommend Orkhan for any networking, security, or low-voltage installation projects.

I had Orkham come out to install Unifi access points, a network switch, cameras, and a doorbell --…read moreand he did a fantastic job from start to finish. The wiring was run cleanly and professionally, the equipment was installed with attention to detail, and everything was configured perfectly. A special shoutout for setting up an Access Intercom solution, which has made entry management so much smoother. The whole experience felt seamless -- from planning the setup to leaving everything neat and fully functional. If you're looking for someone who knows Unifi gear inside out, reasonable pricing, and delivers quality work with a clean finish, I highly recommend Orkham. Ps: As an added benefit, Orkham can also install television, and sound bars.

We hired Cable Shmable after looking at other home security options for our new house, and they did…read morenot disappoint. For us, they gave the best of both worlds: unified networking and home security, but also the best bang-for-your-buck technology with no long-term contracts. They came out for a free consultation, provided quotes with multiple options at different price points, and created a custom plan for our home that gave us an optimal networking setup. When they came out to do the work, they were friendly and professional and executed the job very cleanly. So far I'm quite satisfied with the results; the internet and UniFi system they installed has been great. Would hire again!

These guys are amazing. If I could give them 10 stars, I absolutely would…read more I needed to run a fiber optic cable from the ISP junction box in the utility closet outside the garage to the soon-to-be office on the second floor. It's only about 15 feet as the crow flies, but there were lots of studs, joists, and built-in cabinets in the way. Both HOA CC&R and basic aesthetics say no to running cables along exterior walls - but that was the only solution the ISP installers were willing to offer. Enter Cable Shmable. Instead of giving a rough guesstimate, Karim came out in person to review the scope of work, propose a cable path, and provide a solid estimate. The very next workday, Alex and Yunus arrived to do the job. Having Alex and Yunus work on my project felt like being in a happy place. They showed up on time, brought all the right tools, gizmos, and materials, and clearly knew exactly what they were doing. Their cabling expertise was obvious as they masterfully navigated the fiber through every obstacle and got it exactly where it needed to go. When they finished, the work area was actually cleaner than when they arrived. As a finishing touch, Alex and Yunus are genuinely friendly, easygoing people to work with. They listened patiently to my layman suggestions, explained the intricacies of fiber optics, and ultimately proposed, and implemented, a cable path that was both technically sound and aesthetically pleasing. The name Cable Shmable really fits. It carries an aura of ease and a true "can-do" attitude. When it comes to cables and networking, there's nothing these guys can't handle. I highly recommend Cable Shmable for all your networking needs.

The Security System that Richard and his team set-up is working well. They were really great to…read morework with and explained things as they went along. Thanks for all your help!

Great service and customer care. The team was very responsive and timely. Our installers went out…read moreof their way to get through a tough part in one of our walls to get the wiring through. So thankful they stuck with it and made the surround sound install happen for us as we wanted it. Really good team and would definitely recommend them.

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.

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.

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.

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!)