As Featured In

Publications

A collection of press mentions, awards, and media appearances featuring Media Systems, gathered here for reference.

Modern Luxury Interiors 2026 Best of Design listing naming Media Systems Freshest New Face

Modern Luxury Interiors Texas

“Freshest New Face,” 2026 Texas Luxury Interior Design Best of Design. February 26, 2026.

Dining room featured in Media Systems Luxe Interiors + Design The Smart and Healthy Home feature, HOU77, 2022

Luxe Interiors + Design

“The Smart + Healthy Home.” July/August 2022.

Modern Luxury HBTX Interiors Texas February 2019 feature

Modern Luxury / HBTX Interiors

“Your Home Technology Advisors,” Q&A feature. February 2019.

Modern Luxury June 2019 home technology Q&A feature

Modern Luxury

New-build home technology Q&A. June 2019.

Donnie and Jaclyn Boutwell of Media Systems, featured in Houston CityBook's January 2023 Thrive and Inspire Q&A

CityBook

“Thrive and Inspire,” back cover Q&A feature. January 2023.

Donnie and Jaclyn Boutwell of Media Systems, featured in Houston CityBook's Thrive and Inspire feature

CityBook

“Thrive and Inspire,” back cover Q&A feature. April 2021.

CE Pro December 2018 cover story on Media Systems, Delivering Great Customer Service

CE Pro

Cover story, “Delivering Great Customer Service”. December 2018.

Donnie Boutwell quote card from the Automation Unplugged podcast with Ron Callis

Automation Unplugged (podcast with Ron Callis)

Guest appearance, Donnie Boutwell. 2021.

Jaclyn Boutwell quote card from the Automation Unplugged podcast with Ron Callis

Automation Unplugged (podcast with Ron Callis)

Guest appearance, Jaclyn Boutwell. 2021.

CityBook June 2019 Home Automation Q&A with Jaclyn and Donnie Boutwell

CityBook

“Home Automation with Jaclyn & Donnie Boutwell of Media Systems,” Q&A. June 2019.

CityBook Design April 2019 Lights Camera Sound feature on Media Systems

CityBook Design

“Lights, Camera, Sound,” home theater and AV design feature. April 2019.

CityBook

“Spotlight on Innovators,” Q&A profile. Circa 2019.

Swoon Memorial magazine September 2019 issue cover

Swoon Magazine (Memorial edition)

“Your Home Technology Advisors.” September 2019.

Texas Lifestyle Magazine October 2019 interview with Donnie Boutwell on home automation

Texas Lifestyle Magazine

“Top 5 Ways to Automate Your Home & Step into the Future,” interview with Donnie Boutwell. October 2019.

River Oaks Lifestyle August 2020 High-Tech Pets article featuring Donnie Boutwell

River Oaks Lifestyle

“High-Tech Pets: Three Must-Haves for Smart Dogs & Smart Homes,” featuring Donnie Boutwell. August 2020.

River Oaks Life October 2020 sponsor spotlight Q&A with Jaclyn and Donnie Boutwell of Media Systems

River Oaks Life

“Jaclyn & Donnie Boutwell of Media Systems,” sponsor spotlight Q&A. October 2020.

Houston PetTalk January February 2020 feature Smart Dog in a Smart Home by Donnie Boutwell

Houston PetTalk

“Smart Dog in a Smart Home: A Tale of Technology,” byline Donnie Boutwell. January/February 2020.

Brightside Chats podcast episode with Jaclyn and Donnie Boutwell, Improving Your Life by Serving Others

Brightside Chats (podcast)

“Jaclyn and Donnie Boutwell: Improving Your Life by Serving Others”. April 2020.

Donnie Boutwell and Jaclyn Boutwell photographed at the JDRF Promise Ball gala, CultureMap Houston

CultureMap Houston

JDRF “Promise Ball” gala photo, captioned “Donnie Boutwell, Jaclyn Boutwell”. May 3, 2016.

Crestron 2017 Home Technology Award, Best Showroom Demo Space, Media Systems

Crestron

2017 Home Technology Award, “Best Showroom/Demo Space”. 2017/2018.

Crestron Connection Winter 2017-2018 issue cover

Crestron Connection (dealer newsletter)

Winter issue recap. Winter 2017/2018.

Crestron Connection February 2019 testimonial mention of Media Systems

Crestron Connection (dealer newsletter)

Testimonial mention, residential leadership summit. February 2019.

Swoon Memorial magazine, July 2019 #GirlBosses cover, featuring Jaclyn Boutwell

Swoon Memorial

#GirlBosses cover story. July 2019.