Bill Ekstrand (Production Manager), Susan Karoll (Controller), Brian Perreault (President), John Cook (VP of Operations)

Disciplined Management and Process Drives Consistent Results

Most technology integration companies react to problems as they arise, scrambling to keep projects on track and clients satisfied. Barrett's Technology Solutions takes a different approach; one that is methodical, disciplined, and proactive. After 58 years of evolution from electronics retailer to custom technology integration firm, we've discovered that exceptional client outcomes require more than technical expertise—they demand disciplined leadership and processes. We believe that what sets us apart isn't just technical mastery of home automation and entertainment technology, but our commitment to structured business management and processes that ensure that every project delivers predictable, high-quality results for clients. Because when that happens, our company is successful. 

Waste Less Time with Home Automation 

You received three security alerts on your smartphone this morning, but they're all false alarms—a squirrel on the deck, your neighbor's cat, and the mail carrier's routine delivery. Traditional security systems excel at recording what happened but are terrible at distinguishing between actual threats and everyday activity. 

That's where integrated security changes the model. When surveillance works alongside your home automation system, your house doesn't just watch—it can actually act. From deterring porch pirates during holiday deliveries to making your home look occupied while you're traveling, intelligent security anticipates problems and responds before they escalate.

Our Service Team Helps Existing Clients Prepare for Stressless Seasonal Entertaining

You've been hosting your siblings, their kids, your parents and the in-laws for almost a decade and now it is just expected of you. They probably don't know how much planning it takes to accommodate your niece’s allergy, your son's limited palette, and your dad's traditions. Let alone getting the house cleaned, decorated and shopping all while still running your day-to-day business. You literally transform a chilly month into a holiday for your whole tribe. That's a lot of work and can be a lot of stress.

The best holiday gatherings happen when technology works invisibly in the background—lights that set the perfect mood, audio that flows from room to room, and media systems that don’t glitch when family gathers for movie night. Right now might seem early to think about holiday entertaining, but experienced hosts know that preparation is everything. Barrett's Technology Solutions’ dedicated service team understands this well. For existing clients throughout Chicagoland, we offer the personalized attention and technical expertise that turns potential party problems into stressless celebrations. Our client-centric approach means working with technicians who already know your systems, your preferences, and exactly what it takes to keep your home entertainment running at its best.

Sophisticated Design with Exceptional Tech 

The best lighting controls shouldn't just avoid disrupting your design—they should enhance it. Traditional light switches and basic dimmers force a compromise between form and function, but Lutron's keypad solutions prove this trade-off is unnecessary. With programmable keypads, Barrett’s Technology Solutions can help you actually gain superior functionality. Our system integration team can program one-touch scene control, automated scheduling, and integration with shades and climate systems. When these advanced capabilities are housed in hand-finished brass, precision-cut glass, or sculptural metal forms, your lighting controls become architectural jewelry that happens to deliver the most sophisticated illumination control available. With a plethora of styles and capabilities available, we can help you find the right  lighting control solution for your home.