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!

We have a big complicated AV system we asked if they could take over and help us fix as the…read moreinternet was not working. They came by and looked and told us it was a bigger problem they could not fix and would send us a quote. The quote included several pieces of equipment that were priced 2-5x retail. FSTG-DREAM-PRO 10G Cloud Gateway with 100+ UniFi device / 1,000+ client support and 3.5 Gbps IPS routing. was quoted as $999.99 when it retails for $379 FSTG 10Gbps SFP+ Direct Attach Cable (1meter) was quoted at $29.99 when it retails for $15 OvrC Pro Lifetime License + Hub, non-locking barrel connector power connection type was quoted as $999.99 when it retails for to $199 *note this is only available to authorized AV dealers but a 5x mark up is insane I asked why and was told it was small business markup and was told quote "It includes sourcing, shipping, platform fees, payment processing fees and more that our clients may not originally consider. The raised price also covers our regular remote network maintenance, ensuring your network continuously runs at peak performance following the conclusion of the project. A large portion of business model is our post-install support and efforts to create peace of mind for our clientele regarding our systems." However on that quote was also a $70/mo service plan that was supposed to cover the aforementioned post-install support. I asked about the double charge for support and asked if I could bring my own equipment and they ignored my email So this company is SUPER SHADY and please review your quotes and google any equipment that they tell you that you need because 1. you probably don't need it (we ended up fixing the internet ourselves) and 2. they are probably overcharging you. Just run the quote through Claude or ChatGPT and ask if there's anything concerning in it. It will do all the research for you.

We bought a home with a private movie theater already installed, and of course, shortly after…read moremoving in, some of the equipment stopped working. We found Aaron on Yelp, and he was fantastic! He came over, reviewed our entire setup, quickly identified the issue, and helped us consolidate and simplify all of the equipment. He installed a new processor and took the time to walk us through how everything worked so we could actually use and enjoy our theater. Aaron was knowledgeable, efficient, responsive, and incredibly helpful. His pricing was also very competitive. We had a great experience and would absolutely use him again!

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.

They go above and beyond the call of duty, and they are very timely. Thay have a lot of patience.read more

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.

Amazing work by Ismat. The whole process is clean and fast. I would definitely recommend the…read moreservice to anyone who is looking for TV Mount.

Technician fixed the issues. So I am changing the review…read moreback to 5 stars. All the issues have been fixed

Very knowledgeable and trustworthy! They helped me tremendously, revamping our AV system. They…read moresimplified everything and didn't try to sell additional components. Alex is awesome! Callie is helpful too.

If I could give Alex and his team six stars I would! They were all fantastic. We installed a…read morefour-camera Ring video system at my elderly mother's house. They listened carefully to our requirements, promptly recommended a solution and then came over within a few days to do the installation. They were extremely patient in explaining everything about the system to my mother and said that whatever she needed they would be there if she had questions. The kind of service that Alex and Bay Area Smart Home offer was above and beyond anything I expected. I can't recommend them enough.

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!

If I could give Manny 10 stars I would, he was so responsive, did a fantastic job. Called him on…read moreFriday, he came here today (Monday) with the TV and everything he needed to hook up our system. Manny has decades in the industry, and it shows. He is also affordable, very fair cost for the work he did (hooking everything up, taking away the old tv, purchasing and bringing the new tv and all the needed extras) His helper, Willie, was amazing as well. Everything works, and he spent time with us to make sure we understood how to make everything work together. He got our older Bose system to work (amazing sound) and picked a great tv for us as well. Trust me, if you need AV work this is who you want to use.

Another amazing and clean job! I would hire Manny and Carlos again for future installations. This…read moreis now my second AV installation and like the first, more than happy with the quality of work and setup in preparation, as shown in the photos.

When we remodeled our house in 2 phases we wanted to upgrade our A/V and wifi across our entire…read morehouse. Alex and his team were flexible and incredibly knowledgeable with A/V systems and with Sonos especially which was extremely valuable as that is ultimately what we opted for. In phase 1 of our remodel, the VSS team helped us update our wifi and establish Sonos across our 2 most populated rooms and our back patio. (Their flexibility and patience shined here as they did not push to expand into additional rooms yet because they knew we were planning a Phase 2 remodel) Because they did such a stellar job on the Phase 1 and because they were so professional, fast and flexible we reached out and asked them to add Sonos speakers across the entire house, plus 1 Sonos "Move" so we'd have another outdoor speaker we could place wherever we wanted in the back or front yard when entertaining guests. VSS gets 5+ stars from me because additionally as part of Phase 2 they also identified and FIXED a deficiency in the wifi setup that was mainly due to a wifi service upgrade after they had completed Phase 1. This improvement to the wifi was incredibly timely given my 3 kids were (still are) all home doing distance learning because of Covid-19. If you have A/V needs, these guys are the best. I highly recommend them and they have secured a lifetime customer in me for the high quality of their work, professionalism and customer service. Big thanks to Alex for his patience to work with us through both Phase 1 & 2 remodels, and special thanks to Andrew & Rob on the wifi fix during Phase 2. You guys are the best, THANK YOU!!

Alex installed our A/V/wifi system four years ago when we remodeled our home. We hadn't really…read moregiven much thought to it, so he explained different systems at various price points. As many reviews mention, Alex carefully listened to our current usage, suggested new technology and adjusted his proposal accordingly. His install was clean, on time and comprehensive. A/V system was impressive. Cut to four years later, we noticed that our exterior wifi was running slow. Sent an email to Alex and he immediately responded. His trouble shooting solved the problem. This level of service sets a high bar.