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Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars with 680 reviews

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Customers are enthusiastic about the knowledge and ease of use provided during the Add-On DVR or POE Camera Install with Wire Concealment: 1 Camera service, and they feel that the security system is the best. However, many customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the installation quality. Some customers have also reported issues with the DVR and a lack of communication.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Installation quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very poor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Third party was the absolute worse to do this job. They ended up putting holes in my ceiling, just a very bad experience. I highly recommend find your own help or workers to do any job for you.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Installation quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible install

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Subcontractors sent for install and wires up the outside of house. Looks like a spiderweb! After having security system removed from Best Buy they still have wires left on house! Horrible and disgusting.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GeekSquadSupport
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      We appreciate that you took the time to share your feedback with us. We’re always looking for new ways to expand and improve the services that we offer, and it is vital that we hear real comments from customers like you. We’d like to sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, delay, or burden you may have faced. We hope you give us another opportunity to better serve you in the future.

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    This was one of the worst experiences of my life!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had to move furniture and other things for them to install these cameras. for FOUR days in a row I moved furniture to get set up for their arrival , Each day they called up and canceled. After four days of this I got MAD, and cancelled the deal. I called Best Buy to see what they were going to do about this situation , and they were not concerned, I will not deal with Best Buy AGAIN!!! And they do not care!!. I have bought a lot of stuff from Best Buy, Never Again!!! They do not care about my business!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    THEY DIDN'T INSTALL ANYTHING

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    THEY NEVER SHOWED UP,TO DO ANYTHING, KEPT TELLING US ABOUT THE THIRD PARTY SUPPOSED TO COME OUT, THE THIRD PARTY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THEY WERE DOING EITHER,THEY TOLD US THAT IT WAS THE GEEK SQUAD RESPONSIBLE TO PUT UP THE SECURITY SYSTEM BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE TOOLS ON THE TRUCK,BUT WE JUST KEPT GETTING THE RUN AROUND, RESCHEDULE APPOINTMENT OVER THREE TIMES, NOTHING WAS HANDLE, CALLING THE STORE WHERE WE PAYED THE GEEK SQUAD TO COME OUT TO DO THE JOB,OVER AN OVER,GOING BACK TO THE STORE OVER AN OVER NO ONE DID ANYTHING TO HELP, NEVER AGAIN, IT'S JUST TO MUCH, HAD TO RETURN THE SECURITY SYSTEM,(DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ready

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just what I needed to get ease of mind, while away or at work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great experience with install

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The agents from the geek squad were great. Did the install, checked to make sure everything was installed correctly and was working correctly, Also cleaned up all the mess before leaving. All were very knowledgeable, fun and polite to work with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Installation quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Security camera install

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They used a 3rd party instead of geek squad. I have exposed wires. Busted siding on my house. Left a mess at every camera install. Broke one of the cameras. Extremely disappointed!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Installation quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible set up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The guys Best Buy contracted to install my system were clueless... I’m just upset because after seeing what they did, I could have installed them myself... I practically walked them thru the installation process.. if your house is pre wired, save your money and install it your self

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Third party company

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The gentleman that came out did a great job installing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Installation

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Buys Geek Squad installed the Swann security system which included nine high definition cameras each with audio. They did an excellent job, system works great. They had to do the install running cables in a very hot attic during the summer. They were very friendly and helpful. Before leaving they made sure the system was up and running without any problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing and clean set up

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We thought it was going to take a while, but the agent that came set everything up without a problem. Quick, clean, neat and fully functional! We highly recommend this if you have a 2 story home, and are afraid to do it because of that!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Installation quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Angry still no installation n no cameras

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    paying 4 item ang installers have been no show 7x til this day 10/18/21 still no installations and no call back I'm frustrated n upset for lack of compliance.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Caneras 1 2 3 and ready

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tech came and install my cameras on little time it’s a good team

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    top 5 star workmanship

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was so impressed with such clean install Chad did. All wiring neatly done and it looked like a pro did it. Everything, excellent workmanship His agents worked nonstop good crew. Great job Chad !!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Totally excellent and professional service! They came with 3 people and worked great as a team to finish the installation and I am very happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Installation quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Camera installation

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Horrible, canceled my appointments 3 times and continued to reschedule it and kept canceling it. I was forced to cancel my purchase even though I really wanted the cameras because of the uncertainty. Now what bestbuy?????

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tra La Bai Smartech installed my equipment.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am so please with the equipment and especially with the installation of my new security cameras.The company you sent out to do the installation was fantastic.Thank you to Tra La Bai Smartech for a job well done. Wanda Sanders

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Installation of 4 night owl cameras

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Agents installed and mounted my cameras and hooked up the video component

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Couldn't perform installation

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The first time BestBuy sent installers out they were only wireless camera installers and couldn't do our wired camera installation. The second time the wired installers came out but said they couldn't work on two-story houses (which there are a lot of). The third time was supposed to be canceled but instead a different pair of wired installers should up who also couldn't do anything except by showing up way too early before we were ready. Just a complete waste of time and money. They second installers said they would ask for a Home Advisor to come out and based on our house and what we want covered give a recommendation as to what system to buy that they could install. Still waiting to here from someone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GeekSquadSupport
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      Thank you for taking a few moments to share your review. Like you, we have the expectation, and not unreasonably, that the right technicians will be assigned and the needed installation completed without issue the first time. Certainly what you've described does not live up to our aspirations and we apologize for your having to cope with these concerns. For further support with this, please call us at (800) GEEK-SQUAD or (800) 433-5778.

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Installation

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Installed ring light outside of home. Quick and seamless

    I would recommend this to a friend