Over the past several months I have had the pleasure of meeting a local Houston couple, Donnie and Jaclyn Boutwell, owners of Media Systems that are dedicated to doing amazing things with your home and how you live in it. As many of you know, for the last year I have been in the process of moving around a lot! In doing this I only very recently have finally gotten into what we consider to be our last move……we’re here! The transition from home to high-rise apartment has been challenging so I have taken it upon myself to get educated as to the ins and outs of many aspects of how to keep my apartment a home, And, I honestly learned so much from the team at Media Systems. I learned about Home Automation, and how to really make a house or an apartment customized to my or to your needs.
Jaclyn and Donnie were such a joy to work with and learn from. I enjoyed how personal they were with me. They walked me through their amazing 1920’s renovated movie theater facility which BTW, since my visit there, they have even recently decorated the exterior of the building to become a Houston historical landmark mural. Called the “Love Wall” they are encouraging everyone to love, give and serve neighbors and friends around them with an open mind a heart. They epitomize what service should be!
Jaclyn and Donnie met in Nashville, Tennessee and worked their way up to their current roles as CEO and CFO of Media Systems: www.mediasystems.com, where they pride themselves on making a house a home. Their motto is: “We believe that systems in your home should be easy to use, beautifully designed and unbelievably reliable.” – And they really do. At Media Systems, they provide everything from: voice & Lighting automation and controls, motorized shades and drapery, your built in home theatre and music experience, video distribution, handheld TV remotes, touch screens, automated thermostats and sensors, iPhone and iPad control and Android device control, security cameras, door locks and security codes, networks and wifi education and support, and more…
Media Systems likes to get involved with their clients from the very beginning. In new construction, they help architects, builders, and designers navigate through constantly evolving technologies and assess each couple’s needs and wants. They say that the only barrier to what they can accomplish is your budget and creativity, and man, is that true! They can really enrich a house and make it a home with all of the enhancements and installations they can do. They can even automate your home for pets! (now that is something that will get everyone’s attention!)
After visiting with Jaclyn and Donnie here are the key services that they provide that have been most popular with their clients……many of which I will be interested in chatting about when we plan our system!
Voice Controls….move over Alexa, their system is controlled by Josh.ai, the most advanced control system in the world.
Lighting Control.…..you can set the perfect scene at day’s end for a family dinner or to snuggle up for a movie; lights can be dimmed, shades lowered or you can even hit the “goodnight” button to turn off all of your lights.
Motorized Shades and Draperies…….designer fabrics, elegant hardware and world-class technology ensure you find the perfect shading solutions.
Music everywhere……Set the mood for the party with one touch, or listen to the news while getting ready in the morning.
Movie experience…..whether you have a dedicated home theater or just want to have an immersive experience in the family room, they can make it happen!
Video distribution……want to get rid of all of that mess under the TV……cable boxes, Apple TV, Blu-ray players and more…all the wires and the mess can be centrally located in an adjoining room. All you need is the TV itself and a remote.
Touch Screens……Control your environment with beautifully designed, easy to use touch screens strategically placed around your home.
Handheld TV Remotes…..Gone are the days of figuring which of the four remotes on the coffee table to use……you can pick up one remote device and click on one button.
Iphone and Ipad control and Android device control………you can maintain control of your main residence or other properties, turn up the heat on a chilly night as you drive home and many other ways to use this service. Thermostats and Sensors help to set the perfect temperature, plus Security cameras give you the freedom to control your security and monitor camrs remotely to ensure you have peace of mind.
These are the many services that these guys provide. What impressed me the most was their willingness to make it all about YOU, customize it all to fit your needs and your surroundings. They certainly love to work with their clients and their designers and architects from the early stages of design to ensure that every one of your desires can be maximized.
It’s been an interesting experience that I probably would not have ventured into without some guidance……I look forward to working with Donnie and Jacklyn and our designer on personalizing their services to my needs now that I am in my permanent space. I have left each of our encounters excited to move on and to share this with everyone. In conclusion, the video that resulted from a ‘grand tour’ of their offices and a much clearer understanding of just what Home Automation is all about, right here………
video and photos by Cody Bess