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S.W.A.T. Audio & Video

Stereo and Home Theater Systems, Home Automation, Home Security Systems,

About us

For Security, Wiring, Audio, & Theater call in a specialist, the S.W.A.T guy. Need to take it to the next level? There are enhanced security options such as linking your home or office security cameras to your smart phone, tablet, or off-site device. S.W.A.T. can handle both iOS & Android supported devices.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We provide all of your Security, Wiring, Audio, & Theater needs. From the simple TV installation to a fully automated home that controls everything from your security cameras to the heating / air. We will make it simple and do it right! Video, networking, automation, remote control, and yes you can do it all from your I-Pad!


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Reviews

5.012 Reviews
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Tom P.
06/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed 80in TV and setup universal remote.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Salvatore C.
06/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
From the start James who owns S.W.A.T was extremely professional. I called James and explained what I wanted. He told me it would not be a problem and we set-up an appointment for him to do the job. James called about an hr before arriving just to confirm that I was home. When he arrived he looked over the job and got right to work. He mapped out the area over the fireplace for the TV with Painters tape so I could then see exactly how the tv would look. He then asked me how many devices I wanted added to the TV so he could run the correct wiring. Once all that was understood he then drilled the holes to run wire and power he then hung the TV over the fireplace plugged in the devices. All the wires were hidden to our satisfaction, he cleaned up any mess that was made and all was running fine before he left. I would certainly recommend James (S.W.A.T) to all who needs any TV installation. If I could give him a rating higher then excellent I would. James (S.W.A.T) is A+++ Sal Calfa
Description of Work: Mounted a 46 in Tv over the fireplace ran power and cable and HDMI cables

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Jim T.
12/2014
5.0
home automation, home security systems
  + 0 more
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Description of Work: Had to install some motion detectors and program my security system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Stephanie B.
08/2014
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
The process from start to finish was professional and prompt. James returned our initial call within 2 hours and came out for an evaluation the same day. He worked late into the evenings to get the job done and always really fixed things as opposed to taking a quick work around. He was professional and easy going, and extremely knowledgable about equipment, surround sound wiring, networking and all aspects home theater systems.
Description of Work: James provided us with an evaluation of our video and audio equipment needs, secured products for us (at great rates), installed the equipment, fixed many issues with our internal wiring and walked us through how to use the equipment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Patricia R.
04/2014
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Everything went as I had planned., starting with the fact that James answered promptly the first call and was very professional. I knew that he was knowledgeable and had done the job before by the questions that he asked about the equipment and accessories that I had. I did not have the bracket; so, he offered to get if for me so that I would get what I wanted for the price that I wanted and he had used it before. He had asked for pictures of the room and the location of the cable. So, when he arrived , showed him everything. He completed the job on the estimated time that he had given me and after completing his work he even cleaned up everything. The TV was placed perfectly and he hid the cable box so that it would not be visible as well as all the cables. I am very happy.
Description of Work: LED TV installation on the wall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

John A.
12/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
James is awesome he arrive at my house on time looked at where the tv was going to be installed (kitchen) and started the job didn't stop until the job was complete and the tv was mounted on my wall and he also found the best way to hide the cables and stayed until the tv and directv were functioning correctly. Thanks James definitely will use your services again and recommend you to friends!!!!
Description of Work: Mount a television on the wall and hide wires.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$210

Robert S.
12/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
James Johnson owns SWAT. He did a great job. A difficult installation as he replaced a 1990 projector with a new projector and had to run new wiring which was very difficult. Did a great job. Kept me informed of exactly what needed to be done and the pricing with no surprises. Very reliable and I would highly recommend James and will use him again for any installation.
Description of Work: Installed a replacement video projector system, including the receiver, projector and DVD/VCR

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

William R.
04/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
NA
Description of Work: install small TV and hard of hearing ear phones.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Arienne V.
04/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
James was not only professional from the start, but prompt, friendly and a creative problem solver as well. I hired him to come in and repair severed wires to both of our outdoor speakers that had been chewed through by squirrels. He not only fixed the problem, he covered the newly repaired lines with steel sheathing he created on site out of secure phone contact protectors! Let the squirrels try and chew through that! And he secured the lines with clear waterproof epoxy that was much better than the stucco it replaced. So, following the Boy Scout credo, James left our outdoor speakers set up even better than he found it. We were very happy with his work, his friendliness, creativity and professionalism. Anytime we need home theater, A/V, wiring, etc. issues resolved in the future, we're calling SWAT!
Description of Work: James fixed the severed wires to both of our outdoor speakers that had been chewed through by squirrels.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from S.W.A.T. Audio & Video
Thanks guys. I never know what strange things we may come across, it keeps my job interesting. Glad I was able to help and thanks for the review!

SUSAN B.
03/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
James gave a thorough explanation and idea of costs when I contacted him by phone to inquire about his services. James arrived at the time promised, giving a call when he was nearby. His work was very meticulous. It is evident that he has a great knowledge of his profession. He cleaned up thoroughly. James is very personable, easily sharing his vast knowledge of electronics. I learned quite a bit throughout the day. When we had wireless issues, he began trouble shooting and did not give up until he diagnosed the problem. It turned out not to be connected to any of the above work. He DID NOT say, "oh, you'll have to call Samsung or Comcast", but helped us figure out what was going on. That was really beyond the scope of work he was performing. He is a good teacher. I can operate this equipment (I was always afraid to touch our old 25 year old system). This was an excellent experience.
Description of Work: Mounted 2 flat screen TVs Installed a power bridge for each TV (this really cleaned up wires--well worth it) Connected receiver, CD player, Blue Ray Player to TV. Hooked up speakers. Showed us how to use equipment. Provided an uncommon solution ie, we wanted to watch TV and listen to music at the same time. Gave advice on speaker placement. Did MUCH trouble shooting for a wireless connection problem which turned out not to be related to the above installaton.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$920

Response from S.W.A.T. Audio & Video
It was a pleasure worinkg with you both. I think the rooms turned out great and I'm glad you are enjoying them! If you have any problems or questions about how the systems work please don't hesitate to call. Thanks again

Robert H.
02/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
James was very professional, preparing a detailed estimate for the work, communicating as needed prior to the installation, and arriving at the time we agreed upon. The quality of the work was excellent and the price was reasonable.
Description of Work: Just moved to Colorado Springs from Texas and needed to install our big screen TV and speakers on the wall, and install an amplifier in a nearby closet along with a DirecTV PVR and and DVD player and then connect it all together. James got everything installed and working within a few hours, including installation of shelves and surge protector. The installation looks great and everything works great! Couldn't ask for more.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Response from S.W.A.T. Audio & Video
Welcome to beautiful Colorado. Thanks for the review. If there is anything else I can do please give me a call.

Ionia G.
12/2012
5.0
home automation, home theater design
  + 0 more
Arrived on time. James was incredible. Great high quality work, great attitude and pricing was decent! Had purchased a 50inch TV for our son and his wife and wanted to have on the wall.
Description of Work: new TV picture and wanted it to be a wall mount. James was great! There was quite of bit of work with the wiring to make sure and hid the wires/cords so it was not in view. The family room is roomier with out the giant entertainment center. Highly recommend the work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Response from S.W.A.T. Audio & Video
Thanks guys, it was my pleasure. I want all my customers to be happy. Please feel free to call me if you need anything. James

    Contact information

    18067 N Ramsey Rd, Rathdrum, ID 83858

    http://www.theSWATguy.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
    Home Automation,
    Home Security Systems,
    TV Sales

    FAQ

    S.W.A.T. Audio & Video is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    S.W.A.T. Audio & Video accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    No, S.W.A.T. Audio & Video does not offer free project estimates.
    No, S.W.A.T. Audio & Video does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, S.W.A.T. Audio & Video does not offer a senior discount.
    No, S.W.A.T. Audio & Video does not offer emergency services.
    No, S.W.A.T. Audio & Video does not offer warranties.
    S.W.A.T. Audio & Video offers the following services: We provide all of your Security, Wiring, Audio, & Theater needs. From the simple TV installation to a fully automated home that controls everything from your security cameras to the heating / air. We will make it simple and do it right! Video, networking, automation, remote control, and yes you can do it all from your I-Pad!

    Contact information

    18067 N Ramsey Rd, Rathdrum, ID 83858

    http://www.theSWATguy.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM