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Custom Automation Technologies

Home theater store · Lancaster, OH · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#8 of 39 home automation installersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 82%
5.0 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · 11 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
5%reviews answered by the owner
Jun 2026latest review

Custom Automation Technologies at a glance

Customers rate Custom Automation Technologies five stars based on eighty-two reviews, highlighting punctual arrivals, clear communication, and transparent pricing for services including TV mounting, audio system installation, and network upgrades. The team is noted for protecting client spaces during work and providing knowledgeable advice on equipment selection. No recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews express satisfaction with the professional execution and final results.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 82 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 82 Google reviews (80 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 5% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: June 30, 2026.
  • Service: Home Automation Installer serving Lancaster, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other home automation installers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction98Reliability96Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 98 (median 94)Reliability: 96 (median 94)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyHome Automation Installers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Custom Automation Technologies: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
98
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Custom Automation Technologies: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
96
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 96.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Custom Automation Technologies: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 85.–
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Star ratings

82 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars82100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 80 written reviews

  • Praise16598%
  • Complaints42%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4124%
  • Would recommend3621%
  • Quality & results2716%
  • Speed & response2615%
  • Communication138%
  • Price & value138%
  • Honesty & trust138%

What customers talk about

We read 80 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and attentive.”
  • “We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch service.”
    “After a total debacle with Best Buy TotalTech (stay away), Dan and his team at CAT saved the day!”
  • “Dan and his team did a great job installing my sound system and mounting everything, exactly how I wanted it.”
  • “They were very professional, friendly, and efficient.”
  • “Dan explained everything to us, simplified it and set us up with a universal remote to make it all so easy to use.”
  • “He was a pleasure to work with and he quickly and efficiently solved the problems we were experiencing (at a very reasonable price).”
  • “He’s extremely knowledgeable and let us know all the costs up front.”

People customers mention

  • Dan 27 reviews
  • Hoehnen 3 reviews
  • Sonos 3 reviews
  • Tyler 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

DavidLocal Guide · 51 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Dan and his team did a great job installing my sound system and mounting everything, exactly how I wanted it. They cleaned everything up and left my space looking and sounding phenomenal! Thanks!

Brad1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Dan and his team at Customer Automation were absolutely incredible! From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. They installed our audio and TV setup flawlessly, making everything seamless and easy to use. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend them to anyone…

Erika7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

We moved into a home with a theater set up but was struggling to use it. Dan explained everything to us, simplified it and set us up with a universal remote to make it all so easy to use. He did a great job mounting our other TVs, making sure everything was level and clean. He’s extremely knowledgeable and let us…

garry7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Dan and his cohort did an amazing job mounting the 77" tv above the fireplace. They also added a power outlet behind the tv so all wires are hidden! Looks amazing and they laid out pads on the brand new carpet during install which I really appreciated. They respect you and your home and treat it that way. From…

Denny12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

I am very happy with the service I received from Dan and the CAT Crew. They installed a projector and sound system in my basement, and they did an excellent job. They were very professional, friendly, and efficient. They also showed great problem solving expertise when they encountered some challenges with the…

AmberLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Dan was amazing to work with! I called on a Sunday, and he ended up coming out a few hours later. We were wanting a speaker setup for our kitchen/living room, so we could hear music in both areas and also for TV surround sound. He provided us with a couple different options (cheap and expensive), which we…

Customer photo from Amber's review

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 82 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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David FraleyLocal Guide · 51 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dan and his team did a great job installing my sound system and mounting everything, exactly how I wanted it. They cleaned everything up and left my space looking and sounding phenomenal! Thanks!

Brad Wright1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Brad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dan and his team at Customer Automation were absolutely incredible! From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. They installed our audio and TV setup flawlessly, making everything seamless and easy to use. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch service. If we ever build again, my first and only call for AV needs will be to Dan.

Erika Smith7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Erika has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We moved into a home with a theater set up but was struggling to use it. Dan explained everything to us, simplified it and set us up with a universal remote to make it all so easy to use. He did a great job mounting our other TVs, making sure everything was level and clean. He’s extremely knowledgeable and let us know all the costs up front. Hire him and you’ll be in good hands!

Harold Meadows13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Harold has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We are thrilled with our experience and end results after working with Custom Automation Technologies. Great communication from Dan every step of the way. He came out for an initial visit to see our space and take some measurements. All we had to do was communicate what we were looking for and the budget we had in mind and Dan went to work. He ordered all the equipment and got us on the schedule as soon as we were ready. Dan and his assistant, Jordan, came out on a Monday morning and got the entire job done in one day. Projector screen assembled and mounted, projector mounted and properly aligned, 7.1 surround sound speakers installed in the wall, and everything tuned up looking and sounding great and all controllable with one universal remote. The family is loving the new setup in our basement. Really glad we found them online and had them do the job. If you’re thinking about hiring anybody to do any audio/visual/home theater/security work, no need to look elsewhere, just call Dan at Custom Automation Technologies.

garry qualter7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews garry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Dan and his cohort did an amazing job mounting the 77" tv above the fireplace. They also added a power outlet behind the tv so all wires are hidden! Looks amazing and they laid out pads on the brand new carpet during install which I really appreciated. They respect you and your home and treat it that way. From someone who almost never does reviews. Thanks Dan!

Denny Ehrmin12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Denny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I am very happy with the service I received from Dan and the CAT Crew. They installed a projector and sound system in my basement, and they did an excellent job. They were very professional, friendly, and efficient. They also showed great problem solving expertise when they encountered some challenges with the wiring and the placement of the speakers. They explained everything clearly and made sure I was satisfied with the final result. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a high-quality home theater installation. They are the best in the Central Ohio!

Amber WittLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amber has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dan was amazing to work with! I called on a Sunday, and he ended up coming out a few hours later. We were wanting a speaker setup for our kitchen/living room, so we could hear music in both areas and also for TV surround sound. He provided us with a couple different options (cheap and expensive), which we appreciated. He came out later in the week to install! It pays to work with a local company who provides exceptional customer service and responds in a timely fashion. I called Dan another time for advice on how to setup speakers with our record player, and he took the time to research and give me ideas. I wouldn’t work with anyone else! Highly recommend!

Taymoor Arshi1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Taymoor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

When I decided to upgrade my 20+ year old home theater, after looking into several companies, I reached out to Custom Automation Technologies and connected with Dan Hoehnen. I wanted to replace all the outdated equipment, including the old AVR, projector screen, cable box, DVD player, and old wiring (which had no HDMI support) and simplify it by relying on a Roku for streaming and a new AVR as well as wireless transmission to the projector (kind of cutting the wires). Dan is a true expert in theater rooms (infrastructure, equipment, and operation). He was methodical, highly responsive, and meticulous in implementing the changes. He listened to my requirements and ideas, and provided me with several options and pricing to achieve my goals and patiently worked with me to make an informed decision. Throughout the process, Dan was transparent about pricing and installation timelines, ensuring that I always knew what to expect. Thanks to Jordan who did all the infrastructure work and connecting the equipments, now we stream movies and shows through Roku, wirelessly transmit them to a receiver connected to the projector, and enjoy them on our new screen! Everything works seamlessly, and we couldn't be happier. When I have future audio/visual needs, Dan will be the first person I will contact without any hesitation.

Kevin Larson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dan has been doing work for me for several years. He is very responsive to my requests and is very quick with completing the work. He often times will text and ask if he can come early than planned to complete work. Great communication! Impressed by the finished product. He’s my “go to guy” for AV needs

Chuck Davis12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chuck has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service and experience with Dan and CAT... how many times to you get to say that lately! Transformed our outdated 42" 720 TV with a 75" Smart TV, SONOS sound system URC IR/RF Universal remote. Highly recommend! Before and after pictures....

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