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 Over time, the system became outdated, complicated, and the contractor became harder to reach and increasingly expensive.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

The technician was on time and communicated clearly throughout the process…read more The installation was done very quickly and efficiently, and the quality of both the mounting and cable management was great. Overall, a smooth and professional experience. Thank you!

Big shoutout to Ismat at Bay Area Wall Mounts! He mounted my TV and soundbar in the garage, which…read morewasn't an easy task given the existing wiring and pipes in the wall. He navigated every obstacle with skill and professionalism. The end result looks great and I couldn't be happier. Will definitely call him again for future installs!

Another good experience with First Tech Networks and John Jiang…read more He installed a Doorbird entry system for us a few years ago and it was malfunctioning. John responded to my emails on a Sunday evening and he even power-cycled the system for us, which temporarily restored functionality. John contacted Doorbird on our behalf; happily, Doorbird were able to make a remote fix for us.

Since December of 2016, I have been a loyal customer of John's for a reason - his products and…read moreservices have never disappointed me. Initially, when I was in search of a top-notch security camera system, I explored the options of buying and setting up one by myself. Residing in a three-story building, I understood the importance of having a reliable security system in place.

Kurtis's team set our house up with a wired and wireless network and security cameras. He also…read moremounted our TV on the wall and hid all cables to make it fit well in our living room. Aside from being very knowledgeable about his domain, Kurtis and his team are also able to think creatively about different solutions. The pathway they created for all the wiring took them a great deal of effort, but it's almost invisible, both inside and outside the house. Their team worked tirelessly to make sure everything was installed well while maintaining the esthetic of our house. Asking for small adjustments, like lowering the TV after the first installment or removing older cameras, was never an issue. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Kurtis, and I'd be more than happy to approach him again for future projects.

We had our house-wide theater system upgrade and wifi mesh installation done by Kurtis and his very…read moreprofessional team 18 months ago. I just ran into him and seeing him reminded me that I meant to write a review after I decided whether their work was worth the money. Ours was probably a small-to-mid-size job for him, but it felt big to us, and Kurtis and team were sensitive to our concerns, as well as very efficient at getting the job done. We have been extremely happy with our new TVs with upgraded sound, our extended wifi, and mind-blowing theater system in our "man cave". I 100% recommend Kurtis Company.

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.

Orlando is an absolute pro! He mounted two TVs in our home (a 77" in the living room and a 65" in…read morethe bedroom) and the results are flawless. He arrived right on time, was super friendly, and took the time to understand exactly where we wanted the TVs placed for the best viewing angles. He expertly hid all the cables in the wall for a clean, sleek look - no ugly wires anywhere. Both mounts are perfectly level, rock-solid, and he even helped us connect everything and get the soundbar working. If you need TVs mounted in the Bay Area, do yourself a favor and call Orlando. He made the whole process easy and stress-free. Highly, highly recommend!

Amazing service! I got a response to my quote within minutes. I also received same day service…read more They quickly installed the tv mount exactly how I envisioned it! The technician set up my Roku and replaced my plug to be appropriate for where my tv was mounted. Lastly, The technician wore booties and vacuum up any plaster from the install! I had nothing to clean up. I just got to sit down and watch my TV. Amazing!

Worked quickly and knowledgeable Quick turnaround…read more Highly recommended 50 year old technics turntable now works perfectly

Gene is amazing. Hands down…read more I brought Gene my Technics 1200MK2 turntable that I thought needed rewiring -- started experiencing sudden bursts of static and feedback out of nowhere. Gene diagnosed the issue and made the repair within 24 hours. Incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and fast. Sounds amazing once again. Highly recommend him.

Great service! It was very easy to get in touch with them and they were quick to come to my home…read morefor an electrical issue I was having. The electrician who came was quickly able to get to the bottom of the issue and fix it for me. He also answered all of my questions carefully. Would do business again!

We decided to upgrade our homes knob and tube wiring and reached out to a few local companies…read more Blake provided a competitive bid for the job. While it wasn't the cheapest estimate, I got the impression they would address all of our concerns, which they did. Blake didn't apply pressure into increasing the scope of work (upgrading electrical service) and advised on options that saved us money in the short term, while keeping options open for the future. The team was very friendly and did a good job of minimizing the drywall dust. Every time they made cuts, they ran a vacuum at the same time. They also helped fix some random things like our gate buzzer / keypad. In the end, they completed the work on time/budget and minimized the disturbance on our family as much as possible. Id hire them again and would recommend to my friends/family.

We met with Si the other day and learned so much in our consultation. First, his respect of "No…read moreShoes" in our home. He was easy speaking and very good at showing and saying what he was explaining to us. We asked for an audit of our system and to help us understand our system. We truly received great information and the how to's leaving us feeling confident and able to assess issues should they arise. He got us back on track with our system and took unnecessary components that were of no use to us. He complemented the system install and products chosen. He let us know that our system was very well done and that we have at least five to 10 years of great use. We were very happy with the visit and the outcome of the visit and are now truly enjoying it all. Thank you, Si and Hidden Connections for your awesome help and informative answers to our questions.

Hidden Connections are good people. Si and his daughter were very nice and did exceptional work…read more They arrived on time and quietly installed both of the cat 6 lines in my home and now we have Ethernet instead of wifi in our house running off of fiber. So much faster although I'm not sure we need it :) I only wish I had more jobs so I could hire them again. Thanks Hidden Connections!

Called Aaron a few days ago to inquire about having our TV mounted, which we've had for a while and…read morewanted to finally get up to clean things up. He responded quickly, showed up on time (early actually), and was extremely knowledgeable. Once he arrived, I explained that I had been going back and forth for months between upgrading to a soundbar with a sub or investing in a full audio system (receiver, towers, sub, etc...). We spent well over 30 minutes talking through the pros and cons of each, along with important things to consider like the size of the house and living room. Ultimately, I decided that I will be upgrading our current soundbar to a newer and nicer one in the near future. He was extremely polite and patient, taking the time to explain terminology and concepts in a way I could easily understand as we installed and set things up (picture and display settings, 1080p vs. 4K capabilities, audio/video/HDMI cables and what they do, device "switches," and how everything works together) as he was installing things so I'll be able to manage it myself down the road. And he came with mounts and equipment that was better than what I bought and was cheaper as well. I highly recommend him and will definitely be calling him again in the future.

Aaron came on the same day and was very friendly and helpful. He knows his stuff, and was…read morereasonably priced. Don't hesitate to hire him. Thanks Aaron