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  HelloTech

  2450 Colorado Ave Ste 100E Santa Monica, CA 90404-5535

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  HelloTech

  Cincinnati and surrounding area Cincinnati, OH 45202

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/29/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  UnansweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  HelloTech was outsourced by ******* to install my TV. I paid $79 for installation service. They sent me a text saying they cancelled due to low coverage in my area. First i was told i would get a refund to my original payment method. But then, when i did not after 2 weeks, they said i needed to wait 4 weeks for a paper check in the mail, which i know is a scammer tactic. This was financed through ******/Klarna and i think they just want to run up the clock on a chargeback because they know its difficult through ******* and ******. These people even had the nerve to try to upsell me, claiming i would save money by subscribing for $69/month. I have multiple screenshots, but both companies mostly only reply over the phone. I am disabled, and these people should be ashamed.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/07/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I ordered a television from ******* and added the ***** tv wall mounting service. The TV was purchased on April 4 2025. I had an appointment scheduled for May 15 that was cancelled on May 9. I contacted hello tech and was told a refund would take 4-6 weeks. On June 20 I contacted hello tech again via email and was told the refund was issued on May 10 but I've never received anything. Since that day the customer service department only gives apologies and says the issue has been escalated with no attempts at resolution.

  Business Response

  Date: 08/05/2025

  Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
  We have reviewed the customer's case and can confirm that the refund for the TV wall mounting service has been processed. While the refund was initially issued on May 10, we understand there was a delay in the customer receiving the funds. We have since taken the necessary steps to ensure the refund is complete.
  We apologize for any confusion or frustration caused during the process and appreciate the customers patience. If there are any remaining concerns, we are happy to assist further.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/02/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Booked a Ring security system installation plus two cameras on June 28th. Tech was incompetent and slow. He left ****** through the job saying he had to go. Only one of the eight door sensors were installed correctly. The security system was inoperational because of the sensors being installed incorrectly. He didnt even get to the camera installation. I tried to get ahold of customer service to request that no charges go through and they were awful. They kept offering to bring the tech out again (no thanks!!!) and giving me the runaround. They charged my card $328 despite all my efforts. I ended up disputing the charges with my credit card company and they refunded me. It should not have come to that. This is not the way to do business. ****************.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/17/2025

  Thank you for sharing your concerns. Weve reviewed this case and would like to clarify that we attempted to process a refund for the service. However, during that time, the customer initiated a dispute with their credit card provider. Once a transaction is under dispute, we are unable to make any further adjustments until the dispute process is completed by the bank. Since then, the customer has received the funds back to the card on file through their credit card dispute.

  
  Regarding the service experience, we acknowledge that the technician did not complete the installation to your satisfaction, and we understand your decision to decline a follow-up visit. We are continuously working to improve both our technician training and customer support responsiveness to prevent situations like this in the future.

  
  We consider this matter resolved, but if the customer has any further concerns, they are welcome to contact our support team directly.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/18/2025

   
  Complaint: 23540932
  
  I am rejecting this response because the reason I had to go through my credit card company is due to your refusal to cooperate. You are an unethical business and were refusing to acknowledge my complaint. You offered a 20% refund to me as a courtesy , refusing to acknowledge that you did not provide the service you sold me. It took dozens of repeated attempts on my part for you to finally agree to a refund. Even then you only agreed to a partial refund (for the camera installation,  not the security system installation), despite none of the work being done. I dont feel heard and Im beyond disappointed that **************** had to pick up the pieces for your shotty business practices. You should have had to pay, but I was desparate for my money back and so I did what I had to to get it. I hope my experience, among hundreds of others, cause you to change your business practices. This should have been a no-brainer: refund your customer when a service has not been delivered.

  Sincerely,
  
  **** ****

  Business Response

  Date: 07/23/2025

  Thank you for sharing your concerns. Weve reviewed this case and would like to clarify that we attempted to process a refund for the service. However, during that time, the customer initiated a dispute with their credit card provider. Once a transaction is under dispute, we are unable to make any further adjustments until the dispute process is completed by the bank. Since then, the customer has received the funds back to the card on file through their credit card dispute.
  
  Regarding the service experience, we acknowledge that the technician did not complete the installation to your satisfaction, and we understand your decision to decline a follow-up visit. We are continuously working to improve both our technician training and customer support responsiveness to prevent situations like this in the future.
  
  We consider this matter resolved, but if the customer has any further concerns, they are welcome to contact our support team directly.
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/28/2025

   
  Complaint: 23540932
  
  I am rejecting this response.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  **** ****

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/30/2025

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I have scheduled a mounting TV service for the first window available being from 9am-1pm. I get notified the same day actually the same morning 5 minutes or so after 9am that my technician cannot make it and that my appointment was in other words cancelled. I dont understand how that is professional at all when there is more than one technician available to say that no one can come. There is a window of 4 hours and no one is available is ridiculous!! I called customer service to reschedule for same day next available window and no one had reached out to me about anyone coming so I called again and expressed that i have not received any notification here we are 2 hours into the next window still no one, more like 2 and half hours in come to find out no one is available and she claims that technicians were notified within a 100 miles radius from my apartment. I was explaining to her that I have stuff I put on hold for the service and she rudely cuts me off and tells me to pick the next available window for the next day. I work in customer service as well and everyone knows the customer is always right so why ask me something to then cut me off she was very disrespectful!! I do no recommend this company to anyone!!

  Business Response

  Date: 07/17/2025

  Thank you for sharing your concerns. We understand the frustration caused by the same-day cancellation and communication delays regarding technician availability. While this is not the experience we aim to deliver, we want to confirm that the service was ultimately completed following the rescheduling.

  
  We recognize that delays and last-minute changes are inconvenient, especially when you've adjusted your schedule to accommodate an appointment. We are actively working to improve technician availability and response times in areas where coverage may be limited, as well as ensuring a better customer service experience during these situations.

  
  We consider this matter resolved, but if the customer has any further concerns, they are welcome to reach out to our support team directly.

  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/30/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I scheduled HelloTech to come out on June 5th. I received an email that they were unable to make the appointment and that I needed to reschedule. I did that and on June 5th the tech showed up anyway. The tech was extremely nice. However, he showed up for an appointment that was already rescheduled so I wasn't expecting him. Then, once he started the installation process for my doorbell and thermostat, he didn't know what he was doing. He said both my products (a doorbell and a thermostat) were basically defunct. He had to watch ******* videos to troubleshoot and/or I had to help him figure things out. He was not prepared for the job and potential complexities. He had never installed a transformer for the doorbell and I wasn't sure if it wasn't broken or not. He did not know how to check it, but just replaced it. Then, he didn't know about the c-wire for the thermostat. I had to teach him about that. Nothing was installed and he had to put the original equipment back in place and I had to hire someone else to complete the job, which at least was at a lower rate. I shouldn't have had to pay for this botched installation.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/17/2025

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Weve reviewed the details of the appointment and understand the concerns regarding the service experience.

  
  In resolution, a full refund of $216.32 was initiated on July 3, 2025. This amount was processed back to the card on file and should reflect in the customers account within 5-10 business days, depending on their bank.

  
  Additionally, we are actively working on improving technician training and knowledge to ensure they are fully prepared for a wider range of installations.

  
  We consider this matter resolved, but if the customer has any further questions, they are welcome to contact our support team directly.

  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/17/2025

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ******* *******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/27/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Uneven , uncentered wall mount for tv

  Business Response

  Date: 07/07/2025

  Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. The customer reported concerns about the TV being mounted unevenly and off-center. In response, we attempted to resolve the issue by scheduling a follow-up visit. Unfortunately, one of the follow-up appointments was canceled, and we were unable to successfully complete the second.
  To resolve the matter, we have processed a full refund of $201.86. We consider this case closed but remain available should the customer have any additional questions or concerns.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/08/2025

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ********** *******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/20/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I had clicked on a special service from American Home Shield for a smart thermostat installation. They sent a contractor out from home tech who said I didnt have the air off, I thought I did but I didnt and blew a fuse in the air conditioner. He said they wont let me fix it and to file a damage report. I did as soon as I received an email to file. I have a daughter with epilepsy and escalated to the company the air needed to be fixed. This was on Monday, 6/16. It is now early Wednesday Morning and I still do not have air, 2 technicians from home tec and another technician from American home warranty. It is still not working and I have to now go through a company to fix the damage that was done and turn my air back on.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/17/2025

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention and for sharing the urgency of your situation. We understand how critical it is to have a working A/C system, especially when health and safety are involved.

  We want to acknowledge that the damage to your A/C wiring and blown fuse may have occurred during the thermostat installation process. A damage claim was submitted and fully investigated on our end and we have since issued reimbursement for the related repairs. Although, each case is different, we're resolving this issue internally to make sure all of our technicians are fully equipped moving forward.

  We sincerely hope your system is now fully operational and that your family is safe and comfortable. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please dont hesitate to contact our support team.

  
  

  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/19/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  This company by the name of hello tech a door company for security is horrible PERIODDDD. There a 3rd party company for ******* regarding security whether it's for security ring doorbell or security I told ******* there 3rd party company as far as security is a joke they need to find another company

  Business Response

  Date: 07/01/2025

  We're sorry to hear that your recent experience didnt meet your expectations. We take customer concerns seriously and strive to provide the highest level of service at all times. We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your experience so we can better understand where improvements may be needed. Our customer service team is available daily from 7 AM to 9 PM and would be happy to speak with you directly at **************. If you have not yet completed our customer satisfaction survey, we encourage you to do so. Your feedback plays an important role in helping us identify areas for continued improvement. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/09/2025

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Received a credit for a service to mount my TV, made appointment for Tuesday 5/6, was rescheduled by technician. Wednesday the technician didnt show up again and was rescheduled to Thursday, just notified that it is once again rescheduled, to a time I didnt consent to and will not be available for. When told ** *** they wouldnt change appointment. Very unprofessional and deceptive practices.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/17/2025

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We understand the frustration caused by the rescheduling and want to clarify that while this is not the standard of service we aim to provide, technicians do have the ability to cancel or reschedule appointments based on their availability.

  
  We are actively working to improve coverage in areas where technician shortages can lead to scheduling challenges. In this case, we were able to dispatch a technician, and the TV mounting service was successfully completed on May 11, 2025.

  
  We consider this matter resolved, but if the customer has any additional concerns, they are welcome to reach out to our support team.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/06/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Hello,I had a tech(******* *.)install a ring camera on July of 2023 and I am just now realizing that Ive been getting charged $5.40 monthly since that date. I dont recall ever signing up for such services or membership. Just recently Ive been getting text messages from HelloTech providing information on my auto payments, and that certainly raised a red flag. I started looking into my bank account statements and lo and behold Ive been getting charged this whole time. Also, Im seeing other people complain of this same incident online and now I cant help but to think there is something fishy going on.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/17/2025

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Our records show that the membership was canceled on July 6, 2025. While customers authorize the membership during checkout by selecting the discounted member pricing and agreeing to the membership terms, we understand the concern.

  
  In good faith, weve refunded the membership payments made from January 2025 to July 2025, totaling $37.80. This refund has been issued to the card on file and should reflect in the customers account within 5-10 business days, depending on their bank.

  
  If the customer has any further questions or concerns, they are welcome to contact us directly.