The Appropriate Connections, Inc

HTA Certification Tier

HTA Certified - Luxury

Company Statistics
Years in business: 
25 years
AV installer The Appropriate Connections services Santa Clara
Audio video system integrator The Appropriate Connections services Santa Clara
Home automation installation by The Appropriate Connections for Menlo Park

Mission statement: 

To have fun exceeding our clients and each other's expectations in our field of expertise. Our values are; integrity, competence, and excellence, which result in trust.

Vision statement: 

To be the best in our industry in Northern California, delivering exceptional client satisfaction.

Company description: 

The Appropriate Connections provides one-stop system selection, design, & integration for consumer audio visual needs. We have over 25 years of history of delivering integration/automation & networking for clients that want a unique experience. We serve clients throughout Northern California, including the Silicon Valley, greater San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, & Monterey county. Our clients appreciate working with our team of consultants for their introductory systems all the way through fully integrated home management systems. We deliver seamless automated solutions that bring enjoyment, ease of use, & the benefits of the latest technologies to our clients that last a long time. TAC has an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative projects on time, with high quality & minimal disruptions to our client's homes or businesses. Our team has an average of 20 years of experience & includes solution architects, consulting designers, professional installers & integration professionals.

2088 B Sunset Drive. Pacific Grove, CA. 93950 

Number of office locations: 
2
Number of full-time employees in the entire company
11
Customer Service / Aftercare
Dedicated aftercare service staff
No
Same day emergency service
No
24-hour emergency onsite service
No
24-hour phone support
Yes
Offers remote system monitoring & support
Yes
Project Size Information

This chart shows the price range of “whole home technology system” projects where the dealer has installed multiple technology systems (prewire, audio/video, network, smart home, etc.) in multiple rooms of the home. The chart reflects a time period of 36 months. The numbers include any private home theaters and media rooms that were part of the project. The pricing excludes lighting controls, motorized shading/drapery systems, and sales tax. The number in parenthesis are the amount of projects completed in each price range category.

Typical whole home system project size: 
$150,000
$650,000 min
$2,000,000 max
$1,000,000 typical
$15,000 min
$100,000 max
$50,000 typical
Home Size & Value Information
0sqft min
15,000sqft max
6,000sqft typical
$1,000,000 min
$25,000,000 max
$3,000,000 typical
Endorsements
Manufacturer endorsed?
Yes
Industry Professional endorsed?
Yes
Architect endorsed?
Yes
General Contactor endorsed?
Yes
Interior Designer endorsed?
No
Services Offered
In-house: 
Home Theater Systems
Audio Video Systems
Smart home / Home Automation
Home Monitoring
IT Networks
Security Cameras
Telephone Systems
Access Control
Lighting Control Systems
Motorized Shading
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
Control System Programming
Energy Management
Audiophile Music Systems
Commercial AV & Control Systems
Alarm Systems
Marine AV & Control Systems
Aircraft AV & Control Systems
Lighting Design
Lighting Fixtures
ISF Calibration
Acoustic Treatments
Golf Simulators
Home Wellness / Healthy Home Design
3rd party: 
Home Theater Systems
Audio Video Systems
Smart home / Home Automation
Home Monitoring
IT Networks
Security Cameras
Telephone Systems
Access Control
Lighting Control Systems
Motorized Shading
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
Control System Programming
Energy Management
Audiophile Music Systems
Commercial AV & Control Systems
Alarm Systems
Marine AV & Control Systems
Aircraft AV & Control Systems
Lighting Design
Lighting Fixtures
ISF Calibration
Acoustic Treatments
Golf Simulators
Home Wellness / Healthy Home Design
Facilities: 
Office space
Warehouse
Rack building/testing area
Offers design, engineering & as-built documentation?
Yes
Offers enterprise-grade networks?
Yes
Recognition
Sony » Diamond Dealer
Certifications
CEDIA » ESC-T (Electronics Systems Certified Technician)
Associations
Azione
CEDIA
License & Insurance Information
Low-voltage license: 
Yes
License #: 
811527
Worker’s compensation insurance: 
Yes
Liability Insurance: 
Yes
Liability insurance: 
$1,000,000
Bonded: 
Yes
Other licenses held: 
Warranty
Electronics warranty: 
manufacturer
Installation warranty: 
1 year
3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems: 
Yes