Connections Plus was founded in 1992 by Stanford University graduate, Howie Foreman. After earning a degree in music education, Foreman began his career selling musical equipment. He actually moved into the technical world of audio and video equipment from the prospective of how it affected the music. While watching the drastic evolution of the A/V industry over the years, Howie Foreman noted that the emphasis was always placed on cutting edge sound and video components instead of connectivity. Howie was able to exploit that void in the industry and turn it into a thriving installation business. That’s exactly how Connections Plus came to be.
Business highlights
32 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Media room installation. Surround sound systems. Outdoor speakers. Plasma screen & flat screen install. Mount & hang tvs. Run media wires. Projector screen install. Remote control programming. In wall speakers & volume controls.
Howie and his staff at Connections Plus did an amazing job on the wiring for my home. Finished in about half the time expected and for about half the estimate. They did a fantastic job cleaning up too. The place looked like they were never here. They even found previously existing issues (and fixed them) that others missed. If I ever need any kind of wiring done again I'll no doubt call Connections Plus.
Description of Work: Beyond my expectations
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JeMese C.
01/2018
5.0
Excellent.
Description of Work: Sound and video system installed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
BOB C.
11/2017
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Very smoothly. Howie and Justin are professional and timely. I would not hesitate to use them again
Description of Work: Set up and link all TVs/Game systems/Computers/DVD players/Apple TV etc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Bob J.
09/2017
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
They did an excellent job from start to finish. The workmanship was very professional. Even hidden wiring was well organized and tie wrapped. We had one camera that quit working but they came right back out and replaced it.
Description of Work: We had six security cameras, DVR and monitor installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Carol B.
08/2017
5.0
home theater design, cable tv service
+ 0 more
Perfectly. At my request, their service extended to buying the big screen TV we agreed on and they were at my house the day the cable company came to expedite the installation of that service. Wiring throughout went great and the computer area looked amazing after they finished. I've had them back a couple of times for issues I have run into and all my friends use them, too.
Description of Work: New TV bought and installed, wiring for music throughout house, neatening up of all wiring in computer area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jilly A.
08/2017
5.0
home theater design, phone wiring, tv antenna, cable tv service
+ 2 more
The service of Aaron Foreman and the team at Connections + is pretty much what I call a "Lost kind of Service" in this day and age. They treat you with the utmost respect, are prompt with all calls and appointments,, and the most knowledgable in a field that changes and advances so quickly. They know the best products on the market and the worst, but what's wonderful is you can always trust that they will guide you towards what is best for you and your family's needs, not just what will make them the biggest bucks. (Like so many other companies out there.) If you want a service that you can trust in your home and will always be there to answer questions guide you correctly, and do a superb job then call Connections +!
Description of Work: Aaron and his crew are amazing! Their knowledge, professionalism and talent is by far the best around! They have done work for us in commercial and residential for over 10 years now. From audio, video, media, surveillance cameras, to entire home connections, exterior and interior.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
London F.
03/2017
1.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
I didn't use this business.
Description of Work: I didn't hire this business.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
JeMese C.
01/2017
5.0
cable tv service
+ -1 more
They performed the job and provided training that exceeded my expectations. They were very knowledgeable in recommending the best solution and reasonable in costs. Connections Plus will continue to be our sound system resource. I know they will be professional and responsive.
Description of Work: We needed a sound system installed at our funeral home, Chamberland Funerals & Cremations. This included speaker service throughout the facility, installation of monitors for DVD tributes, and installation of security cameras.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
BOB C.
04/2016
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Basic installation of all TV's and computers when we moved. Several return visits over next three years as we added or upgraded items. These guys are the best.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Carol B.
01/2016
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Bought 55" TV & other items, installed 3 tv's, added sound speakers thruout house, set up universal remote. Came to house same day Dish tech was coming to coordinate set up. Organized all the computer wiring in office - gorgeous when done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Mary B.
01/2016
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Solved a software connection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sandra H.
12/2015
5.0
tv antenna
+ -1 more
They are knowledgeable, friendly and I would recommend them for installations, or any problems with your electronics. Both Howie and Clyde got our channels set up and we're very pleased that they were able to use the old antenna we have outside, and saved us not having to purchase a new one.
Description of Work: They used the cables from our satellite dish and attached them to the our outside tv antenna, and set up two of our tv's to go off the antenna. We are now free of the monthly payments for satellite.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Chase C.
09/2015
1.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Howie seemed very nice and knowledgeable when he came out to look at our media room, and we were on a pretty tight timeline to wanting to get started, so before he left my house I was sure to ask when I could expect to see a proposal from him to include equipment and install. This was on Friday, August 28th, and he said he would have it before the weekend was over. Monday came, nothing, so I sent him and e-mail and text thanking him for coming out and letting him know I was looking forward to seeing his proposal, so we could potentially move forward. Still nothing on Tuesday, so I called and spoke with April in his office, letting her know of when the proposal was promised and that I still haven't received it. She said she would call Howie and get it over to me as soon as possible. That was the last time I had any interaction with this company, still no proposal, but not even the courtesy of communicating back in any way, shape, or form. It's not my intent to speak poorly of anyone, but as a consumer, I think it's my duty to give feedback like this because there are too many really good companies out there who bust their tails
Description of Work: Was supposed to have provided a quote for install of a media room
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$6,500
BOB C.
06/2015
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Set up electronics (TV, sound, etc), hung TV, set up universal control, de-bugged soeakers
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Michael M.
04/2015
5.0
cable tv service, home theater design
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I recommend Connections Plus. I was discontinuing my satellite TV service, so I needed antenna installation(attic) for over-the-air reception and an ethernet network for high quality reliable streaming from Amazon, Netflix, etc. They came out and scoped the job, gave me an estimate, and did the installation about a week later. The estimate was higher than a competing one, but I liked their professionalism and suggestions on how best to set up the configuration. There was a problem getting the HDMI switch to synch with my older TV, and they found a better switch, and came out the next morning, and everything worked. Howie did not charge me for the extra morning's work. The OTA reception, the Tivo DVR, and the streaming network all work well. I will use them again if I have additional work to be done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gaye Jo T.
03/2015
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Excellent service and well worth the price.
Description of Work: Connected and installed sound system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jodi C.
02/2015
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I've used Howie with connections plus for years in 3 different houses. He's awesome, guarantees his work and puts up with me emailing him questions. Great company, family owned and very helpful.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Carol B.
12/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I've used this company before as have friends of mine. Howie Foreman and associates do a great job on hooking up new technology, making wires "disappear" and shopping for any needed items. I'd recently moved into my house on San Sebastian and needed Howie to set up 2 little TV's and to buy me a flat screen for living room and install it. He also supplied a number of other products for me. The day the Dish guy was coming to get me set up, Howie did a ton of work beforehand to be ready for the guy.In addition, he put in speakers throughout the house and on patio. He also cleaned up all my wires on computer. He does outstanding work as do his associates. They are very reliable and have been in business for years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Wade D.
04/2014
5.0
tv antenna
+ -1 more
It was an overall great experience. They were very friendly and helpful. I didn't think they would be able to put it in the attic and thought it might have to go on the roof (not something I want to see). They were able to make it work. Very pleased with product as well as install. Will use again.
Description of Work: Installed HD antenna in the attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Angela F.
12/2013
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
He mounted the flat screen (which is not easy) and I am pleased with the accuracy of the mounting. This also required new wiring from the TV to the stereo surround sound and blue ray player. The equipment is over 6 years old but now sounds better than when we first purchased the system. He not only moved the surround sound equipment but programmed the set. Amazing job. My husband and I are thoroughly impressed by this gentleman’s knowledge and professionalism. We also purchased a piece of equipment that allows us to operate all the equipment with one remote…even the equipment in the closet. This is so fantastic that we would do it again in a minute. We called for a quote and within three days he was here and the work totally completed. Due to an earlier job he ran a little late but called several hours prior to let us know that that job was going to take a little longer than originally expected. We couldn't have ask for more than that. We highly recommend this company. Thank you again for a job well done.
Description of Work: We requested a flat screen TV be moved from a wall to a new location above the fireplace and the home theater equipment moved from a cabinet to a closet.
Rating Category
Rating 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 Connections Plus
We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your review. Connections is family owned and operated, and we do not advertise. So the word of mouth of our clients is essential to our success. We sincerely appreciate you taking your time to share your experience, it is clients like yourself that keep our passion and our business alive. Thank you and we hope to here from you again with any other audio/video needs you may have.
Paul A.
08/2013
1.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Based on Angies List reviews, I contacted Connections Plus to install a TV antenna on my roof. I recently cut my cable and contacted them because the radiant barrier in my attic wrecks havoc with the old antenna's signal in there. After my initial contact with Connections Plus, I spoke with "Howie" who twice stated he would get back with me and did not. I decided to stop trying to gift my business to Connections Plus. I give Connections Plus a "F" grade in the categories for Overall, Responsiveness and Professionalism. The other categories did not apply. Makes you wonder why companies promise to get back to you and simply don't. If either the initial or follow-up contact {which I initiated} resulted in a, "at this time, we can't do the job you want" I would have be been happy to move on quietly; I wasted almost a week on them.
Description of Work: Twice promised to get back to me and did not.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
$200
Response from Connections Plus
(member name removed), We would like to sincerely apologize for not getting back to you. We assure you, this is not typical. We will be contacting you privately to offer a solution, and we hope that you will give Connections a chance to remedy the situation for you.
Mary B.
06/2013
5.0
They are prompt with their work. They did it in one day and it was quite satisfactory. They came back and fix the camera when we had a problem with it. They are very competent and professional. They knew what they were doing. They were very neat in the way they did things. They did everything very well.
Description of Work: Connections Plus provided cameras around our house for monitoring and security.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,276
LADA A.
03/2013
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Howie installed our home theater component system in 2006 and it has worked exceedingly well since then. Recently HBO and others have made changes to their systems that are not compatible with the first-generation plasma TV we have. Howie and crew paid us a visit and quickly found the problem and righted it. They also found that the DirecTV equipment was improperly installed by the DirecTV folks and corrected that as well. In the process we are now able to do much more with our system than we knew was possible. These guys are truly professionals. They rapidly identified all of the issues, clearly explained these and the options for addressing them and then proceeded to correct all of them in record time. Thanks to Connections Plus we have enjoyed the past 7 years of a first-class entertainment center. Any time we have had a question they were quick to respond with the answer needed. You simply cannot find a better crew for your entertainment system needs!
Description of Work: Connections Plus updated the connections in my home theater equipment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Erica T.
05/2012
5.0
home theater design, tv antenna
+ 0 more
They were professional from the very first moment we spoke with them on the phone through the completion of the project. The service was excellent and I will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Installed 52” flat screen TV above the mantle and rerouted the cabling behind the drywall, and also hooked up the blue ray DVD and cable DVR box.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Loren W.
04/2012
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Called Frisco local home theater store and they recommended Connections Plus. This was just what I needed! Howie told me which pieces of equipment were best, connected everything, adjusted all units including fine tuning overhead projector. Discovered a minor programming issue and they promptly returned and made the correction. They will be the first I call if I have other needs with home theater and house sound systems.
Description of Work: Moved into house pre-wired with house sound and media room....a lot of wires. Sellers left some equipment and I brought some. Needed someone to tell me which pieces of equipment were the best, connect everything, setup for best picture/sound and program remotes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Response from Connections Plus
Thank you for the review. It's clients like you that make us a success. We appreciate your business and are looking forward to working with you again in the future.
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Service Categories
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
TV Antenna,
TV Service - Cable,
Phone Wiring,
TV Repair
FAQ
Connections Plus is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Connections Plus accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Connections Plus offers free project estimates.
No, Connections Plus does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Connections Plus does not offer a senior discount.
No, Connections Plus does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Connections Plus offers warranties.
Connections Plus offers the following services: Media room installation. Surround sound systems. Outdoor speakers. Plasma screen & flat screen install. Mount & hang tvs. Run media wires. Projector screen install. Remote control programming. In wall speakers & volume controls.