Highly recommended!! Super fast service, very skilled and friendly! The best price I could find!! A+read more

From the owner: Vivint brings peace of mind with reliable smart home security, effortless home management, and 24/7…read moresupport from real people. We keep you connected and secure, and we simplify your life--every moment, every day.

Amazing work--I would strongly recommend Realife Systems. I needed two TVs mounted and hoped I…read morecould find someone to remove a mantle so that the inside TV could be mounted at a more ideal viewing level. The two technicians Micah sent over were simply awesome. They took on the extra job of removing the mantle and did a masterful job with that. I also asked them to strap several devices to the back of the TV so nothing would show (which I wasn't sure was possible), but they did an excellent job with that also. The TVs were mounted perfectly both inside and out and all for a very reasonable fee. I highly recommend Realife Systems.

In early May, 2017, I contacted Realife Systems about connecting our audio visual equipment in a…read morehouse we just bought. This would entail connecting different receivers to numerous already installed speakers in different rooms. It would also require installing an over the air antenna, connecting our Sirus radio, and a few other tasks. On May 8, Chad Crawford came to the house and reviewed all my requested tasks and stated it was work he could do. He stated he would email me an estimate by Friday, May 12. On May 17, when I had not received the estimate, I called Chad's direct number (205.464.9683) and left a voice message requesting Chad call me. I got no call. On May 19, I emailed Chad who responded "I apologize. You should have already received it. Let me check and I'll get back to you." It is June 8 and I never heard another word from Chad Crawford. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend anyone do business with Realife Systems and Chad Crawford that has such non follow through on committments.

I've used Valdez and team for several projects now and they're absolutely top of the game…read more Incredibly experienced, unmatched knowledge and expertise My recent house needed a full network overhaul, lots of access points, camera, fiber, security, automation They handled it all and with unmatched service. The network rack could win awards - the cabling and attention to detail is incredible. I'm an engineer by trade and let me tell you, they are unmatched in north Alabama. Looking forward to a new home build where they can be part of the starting process instead of retrofitting - including a new large theater, which I am excited for them to work on I wouldn't hesitate to use them for any project of any scale

From the owner: Valdez Audio Video specializes in a wide range of audio and video services, including Hi-Fi, home…read moretheater installation, distributed audio, and automation equipment, network installation as well as the latest in decorator style LED lighting. With a focus on quality and reliability, the company provides a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the needs of both residential and commercial customers.

Run far and fast from this guy. Will take your money and not deliver as promised. Is not honest…read moreabout work completed and wiring looks like it was done by a 3rd grader. Does not even put in a full 8 hour day onsite.

I have used this company at both my home and office. At my office, they installed "smart"…read morethermostats which never worked properly and a security system. The installation on the security system was amateurish at best. They scuffed up the wall in several places, drilled an unnecessary hole in the wall and then left it and even knocked a picture over and broke the frame. At my home, they were paid $20,000 to install a theater projector system, security, cameras and whole house sound. They also installed smart thermostats and garage door openers. The whole house sound NEVER worked properly and eventually they quit even taking calls to correct the issues. We ended up hiring another company to come in and clean up their mess. We contemplated suing them but decided not to waste the time or money. Would not recommend ever.

Fast, courteous, and clean mount for 50' television. Arrived on time, safe (mask), and friendly…read more Scheduling was a breeze. Will definitely use again to mount other TVs. A+

Joshua came out on a Monday and then did my install the following Wednesday. He was very polite and…read morequick. He communicated well with me as to when he would arrive and arrived in our set time frame. He was very professional. He even explained to my son what he was doing and when it would be loud.

We just used sphere home technologies to install our sound system, run network wiring, and build…read moreprograms for all 5 TVs in our new clinic and they did a fantastic job. The crew were extremely helpful and also in teaching us how to use the system. I highly recommend using these guys.

Chris McDaniel offers the best service at the most reasonable prices. I was very impressed to see…read morehow quickly they were able to install their products. Every home owner should consider a security system installed by Sphere home technologies. Its really amazing the amount of services they offer and the quality fantastic. I would recommend Sphere to all my friends and family.

Tuscaloosa branch: I asked for a copy of the insurance and the insurance certificate they gave me…read morehad a different name on it. I then asked to see if they work with an electrician and if so, could they provide the electricians license at that point they just basically canceled my appointment poor business practices..

Called and scheduled to have 65" tv installed and soundbar sound system (soundbar, two subs, and…read moretwo rear speakers). Tv/soundbar was to be mounted in a very tight space which is why I called the "pros". I explained I had brackets to mount rear speakers, tv mount, and all hdmi cables for tv. Sound system is wireless so you plug in all 5 components and, in my case, mount the rear speakers on the wall. I was scheduled a week out and quoted on the phone $200 with the caveat that it might go up some if anything extra was needdd. Also, there was a non-refundable $49 to come out that would go toward the final bill. The service tech arrived on-time and there was great communication leading up to arrival. To my surprise it was just one person to install a 65" tv. Upon surveying the job (all components still in original packaging and the space to be installed) the tech immediately says it will not fit. I told him I explained on the phone it would be a tight fit but if the dimensions on the website were correct it would fit. He proceeds with unboxing the soundbar surround system (3 boxes). He said he had never heard of the system I had purchased. He was familiar with manufacturer but said they did not carry them in their store. Keep in kind this was a very expensive top of the line system I had purchased. He made me feel like I had purchased something substandard to what they offer (though I knew I hadnt). After unboxing the final box containing the rear speakers and commenting on how cool the craftsmanship was he asked if I didnt mind telling him how much I paid for the system (to which I did, he can now tell it was expensive and he is going to look it up later anyway). He then says that I was quoted on a "tv and a couple of speakers" and that this was more and that it was going to be "a few hundred dollars". Now I expected the price would go up some per the conversation and was still willing to do this at ~$300. That said its still an extremely simple install of surround system considering its all wireless just needing two rear speakers mounted on the wall. That said, I was ok paying more to make sure it was calibrated correctly though he said it should be good out of the box and that I still might need to contact manufacturer for fine tuning. He now moves to unboxing the tv. Once unboxed he immediately measures the tv and soundbar height and goes over to measure the space to be installed. As he measures this spaces he says "womp womp womp.. it wont fit". He said the tv/soundbar was 37.5" and showed me the space was 1/16l" under that. I was surprised and told him that I knew it was a tight fit with only .5 to 1" room for play and said I must have measured something wrong. We then go over other less ideal options and develop a plan (where I will need to remove a shelf at a later date to accomplish what I want) that requires a different mounting bracket. He quotes me $250 for this mounting bracket which sounded very pricey. Now he tabulates a final estimate on his handheld and quotes me $900. Wow! I questioned how got to that numbers. He showed me that the original $200 was simply to mount the tv to the wall. $300 extra for the soundbar surround system (again mounting two wireless speakers and calibration). $250 for tv bracket (I later found a very highly rated and robust one that pulls out 22" and accommodates up to a 90" tv for $105). Lastly he wanted to charge me $90 to pass the hdmi cables through the wall where the holes already existed. Feeling misled and having to compromise and settle for a less ideal placement of my tv. I express that and he rudely says that this is what it is and that they are in high demand and a luxury installation outfit. So I fired back that it was unreasonable to be so far off on the quote, and alluded to how the price started going up once I told him what I paid for the soundbar system, that I expected a "luxury" outfit to know the top of the line system, and he had me hostage with the downpayment. He angrily said he would refund me (he did), shook my hand, and stormed out of my house. I ended up doing it myself (wife helped hang tv). The tv and soundbar fit (womp womp) with 1/4" above/below tv. Yep he either doesnt know how to use a tape measure or lied about the measurement so he could take the easy way.