Irene W
September 16, 2025
The person that help us, was very knowledgeable and framily.
Daniel O
September 15, 2025
You buy a warranty and then bring your device in to be fixed and they just make up excuses to not fix your stuff even when you record the manager saying that the first issue they found doesn't actually look like an issue to him. So someone just doesn't want to do their job.
Easy in and out for pickup 👌
Not DIY-Friendly? Geek Squad Walks Away
Scheduled Geek Squad to install an Ecobee Premium thermostat, and they flat out refused to do the job. My system is a standard 24V setup with R, W, Y, G, and a common wire (labeled “X,” which is just another name for C). Instead of simply moving X to the Ecobee’s C terminal, they told me it wasn’t compatible and walked away.
The reality? It is compatible. Ecobee’s own documentation confirms it. Any HVAC tech or even a confident DIY homeowner could have done this in under 30 minutes. But apparently if it’s beyond setting up your Wi-Fi password, turning on your TV, or pushing the “on” button on a computer, Geek Squad can’t handle it.
Best Buy seems to only want the easiest “plug-and-play” jobs and backs out of anything that requires the slightest technical knowledge. A complete waste of time and money. Geek Squad needs serious training before they should be charging anyone for “installation services.
Update...
I ended up repurchasing the thermostats elsewhere and installed both myself without issue. What Geek Squad called a “complicated install” was actually a basic 5-wire setup any entry-level tech should have handled. I strongly recommend Best Buy invest in more training so their team can manage simple HVAC wiring situations like this. Even the Geek Squad tech admitted that 50% of smart thermostat installs get denied for reasons just like mine.
Response from Best Buy
August 27, 2025
Hello, Rachad.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback with us, as we take it seriously, and rely on it to find ways to improve our processes and services. I can understand your concerns being told something was unable to be installed, and we would like to formally document your experience, and do what we can to further assist you. If you have a minute, please reach out us to in a private message on Facebook (https://bby.me/c82wl0), Twitter/X (https://bby.me/elh20v), or Instagram (https://bby.me/obpqv4). When you message us, please include Google Review number 35467.
Best,
^Allison