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Macauley Technologies

Home automation company · Austin, TX · reviewed since 2018

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 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#23 of 35 home automation installersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 35%
4.8 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · 11 photos
92%five-star reviews
4.95★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
90%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Macauley Technologies at a glance

Customers frequently praise the company's punctuality, technical knowledge, and clear communication during installations and repairs for security, audio, and network systems. Positive feedback highlights responsive support and thorough explanations of equipment operation. However, lower-rated reviews cite issues with billing discrepancies, poor follow-through on completed work, and unsafe driving behavior by company vehicles.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 130 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 130 Google reviews (105 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 90% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
  • Service: Home Automation Installer serving Austin, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction87Reliability83Craft & service84Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 87 (median 95)Reliability: 83 (median 94)Craft & service: 84 (median 97)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 92)
Macauley TechnologiesHome 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.Macauley Technologies: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
87
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.Macauley Technologies: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
83
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.Macauley Technologies: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
84
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.Macauley Technologies: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Macauley 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.Macauley Technologies: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
100

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Star ratings

130 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars12092%
  • 4 stars32%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star65%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 105 written reviews

  • Praise16195%
  • Complaints95%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price835%
  • Reasonable1252%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure313%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5432%
  • Speed & response3722%
  • Quality & results3621%
  • Would recommend2314%
  • Communication106%
  • Price & value53%
  • Honesty & trust53%

What customers talk about

We read 105 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Pete with the security side is so efficient and friendly.”
    “They might have been decent a few years ago but they are rude and charge obscene prices.”
  • “prompt, professional, and quickly identified and solved the problem.”
  • “Fantastic experience, pete was great to work with as well as Ivan!”
    “No wonder they have a slew of terrible reviews as of late.”
  • “Very happy with the service and would definitely recommend them.”
  • “He installed our new control system, connected everything and explained it's operation.”
  • “an did a great job of replacing our obsolete equipment and spending a great deal of time calibrating everything and making sure all apps including con…”
    “…ng an honest one star review - and because we complained about his over charging and his lack of follow up he blames us.…”
  • “I highly recommend Macauley for their fair, honest, and prompt service, and it's clear they really care for their customers.”

People customers mention

  • Ivan 7 reviews
  • Pete 4 reviews

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

Recent reviews

jennypalmieri11 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 week ago★★★★★

Macaughley always comes thru. Pete with the security side is so efficient and friendly. Highly recommend.

meredith3 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 months ago★★★★★

Super knowledgeable and helpful. Pete helped us get set up and made extra effort to get the type of service we needed.

Marjorie4 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 months ago★★★★★

Wonderful service by Pete King setting up alarm. He explained how it works thoroughly.

Reasonable price
JonAnn4 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 months ago★★★★★

Great service from start to finish! prompt, professional, and quickly identified and solved the problem. Very happy with the service and would definitely recommend them.

Tami8 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 months ago★★★★★

Pete was outstanding! He was very knowledgeable, efficient and made sure we covered everything we needed. Outstanding experience.

Reasonable price
Stephen1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Ivan is a very good and professional technician. He installed our new control system, connected everything and explained it's operation. A big thank you Ivan.

Reasonable price

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Team members customers mention
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Kumar Dass3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kumar has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

He was very helpful and polite. Good work.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you Kumar for your business. Its appreciated.

jennypalmieri11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jennypalmieri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Macaughley always comes thru. Pete with the security side is so efficient and friendly. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thanks so much Jenny. We appreciate your continued business.

Patrick R1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Patrick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Pete was great and got our system back up quickly.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, sir. I'm glad we were able to get you back up quickly.

meredith boam3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews meredith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Super knowledgeable and helpful. Pete helped us get set up and made extra effort to get the type of service we needed.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you for your business and your kind words Meredith.

Marjorie McClain4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marjorie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wonderful service by Pete King setting up alarm. He explained how it works thoroughly.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you for your business and your kind words Marjorie.

JonAnn White4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews JonAnn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service from start to finish! prompt, professional, and quickly identified and solved the problem. Very happy with the service and would definitely recommend them.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you, JonAnn. We appreciate your business and taking the time out of your day for this review.

Richie Getter4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Richie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Pete King is great in the security division!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you, Richie, for the kind words and your business.

Tami Schroeder8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tami has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Pete was outstanding! He was very knowledgeable, efficient and made sure we covered everything we needed. Outstanding experience.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Tami, we appreciate your business and kind words.

Stephen Foster1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Stephen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ivan is a very good and professional technician. He installed our new control system, connected everything and explained it's operation. A big thank you Ivan.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you, Stephan, for the business and kind words.

Jake10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jake has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Pete came to our house and did an outstanding job. Answered all the questions made sure the 5 systems were up and running as well replace the bad sensors. He was friendly and would highly recommend them and their crew. Thank you.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you, Jake. We appreciate your kind words and business.

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