Years in business:
45 years
Media Systems is additionally an HTA Design Partner; a design-minded firm that proactively consults with architects, interior designers, and builders to design technology systems into their plans in the most seamless, aesthetically pleasing way possible. Read more about this designation here.



Mission statement:
We believe the technology in your home should be easy to use, beautifully designed, and unbelievably reliable.
Vision statement:
To continue to our tradition of quality customer service as we maintain long term, supportive relationships with our clients. To retain and expand our reputation as Houston’s premier luxury home automation firm, and to integrate new futurist technologies that add comfort and convenience in the home.
Company description:
For more than 45 years we have led the way in luxury residential and commercial automation systems. In new construction, we help architects designers, and builders understand the constantly evolving world of AV and IT integration. In existing properties, we can modernize systems without having to start over.
Number of office locations:
1
Number of full-time employees in the entire company :
15
Number of full-time employees at this location :
15
CEDIA member :
Yes
All new employees background checked?:
Yes
Office type :
Commercial Building
Primary business :
Residential low voltage
Percentage of overall business in residential projects :
95%
Corporate office based:
Houston, TX
Focused cities / areas:
River Oaks
West University
Tanglewood
Memorial
Spring Valley
Bellaire
Brands Carried :
Access Control » Holovision
Access Control » 2N
Access Control » DoorBird
Access Control » Ring
Access Control » Ring X
Control » Control4
Control » Crestron
Control » URC
Control » Josh.ai
Control » Nice
Electronics » Marantz
Electronics » Sony
Electronics » McIntosh
Electronics » Kaleidescape
Electronics » Sonos
Electronics » Autonomic
Electronics » Storm Audio
Electronics » Denon
Flush Mount Speakers » James Loudspeakers
Flush Mount Speakers » Sonance
Flush Mount Speakers » Leon
High-End Architectural Finishes » Basalte
High-End Architectural Finishes » Trufig
High-End Architectural Finishes » Forbes & Lomax
High-End Architectural Finishes » Vitrea
Lighting » Crestron
Lighting » Lutron
Motorization » Future Automation
Motorization » Nexus21
Motorization » Auton
Motorized Shading » Crestron
Motorized Shading » Lutron
Motorized Shading » Hartmann & Forbes
Motorized Shading » Screen Innovations
Networking » Araknis
Projection Screens » Stewart Filmscreen
Projection Screens » Screen Innovations
Projector brands » Sony
Projector brands » Barco
Projector brands » Wolf Cinema
Seating » CinemaTech
Seating » Cineak
Security Cameras » Luma/ Wirepath
Security Cameras » Ring
Theater Audio Systems » JBL Synthesis
Theater Audio Systems » Wisdom
Theater Audio Systems » Bluesound
Theater Audio Systems » PMC
TV Brands » Seura
TV Brands » Sony
TV Brands » SunBrite
TV Brands » Samsung
TV Brands » LG
Video Walls - DVLED » Sony
Video Walls - DVLED » Samsung
Other Brands Carried :
Theater Audio Systems » Sonus Faber
Theater Audio Systems » PMC
Flush Mount Speakers » Wisdom Audio and PMC speakers
Theater Audio Systems » McIntosh
Theater Audio Systems » Marantz
Theater Audio Systems » DynAudio
Dedicated aftercare service staff :
Yes
Same day emergency service :
Yes
24-hour emergency onsite service :
Yes
24-hour phone support :
Yes
Offers remote system monitoring & support :
Yes
Typical number of days to address non-emergency service issues onsite:
1-2 days
Response times guaranteed:
Yes
Service contracts offered:
Yes
Dedicated support address:
This chart shows the price range of “whole home technology system” projects where the dealer has installed multiple technology systems (prewire, audio/video, network, smart home, etc.) in multiple rooms of the home. The chart reflects a time period of 36 months. The numbers include any private home theaters and media rooms that were part of the project. The pricing excludes lighting controls, motorized shading/drapery systems, and sales tax. The number in parenthesis are the amount of projects completed in each price range category.
Typical whole home system project size:
$150,000
Manufacturer endorsed? :
Yes
Industry Professional endorsed? :
Yes
Architect endorsed? :
Yes
General Contactor endorsed? :
Yes
Interior Designer endorsed? :
Yes
In-house:
Home Theater Systems
Audio Video Systems
Smart home / Home Automation
Home Monitoring
IT Networks
Security Cameras
Telephone Systems
Access Control
Lighting Control Systems
Motorized Shading
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
Control System Programming
Energy Management
Audiophile Music Systems
Commercial AV & Control Systems
Alarm Systems
Lighting Fixtures
Acoustic Treatments
Other
Home Wellness / Healthy Home Design
Living in Place / Aging in Place Technology
3rd party:
Lighting Design
Golf Simulators
Facilities:
Showroom
Office space
Warehouse
Rack building/testing area
Offers design, engineering & as-built documentation? :
Yes
Offers enterprise-grade networks? :
Yes
In-house acoustic consulting & theater construction documentation :
Yes
3rd party acoustic consulting & theater construction documentation :
Yes
Aircraft :
No
Marine :
No
MDU :
No
Crestron » Elite Pro
Sony » Diamond Dealer
AVIXA/InfoComm Certification » CTS
CEDIA » ESC-D (Electronics Systems Certified Designer)
CompTIA (Computer Technologies and Networking) » Network+
Crestron » DM Certified Engineer
Crestron » DM Certified Technician
Crestron » Certified Crestron Programmer - Silver
Lutron » Homeworks Authorized Provider
ASID Industry Partner
CEDIA
CTA TechHome member
ProSource
ESA Electronic Security Association
Low-voltage license:
Not Required
Worker's compensation insurance:
Yes
Liability Insurance:
Yes
Liability insurance:
$1,000,000
Bonded:
Not Required
Other licenses held:
Electrical
37022
Security
B24080801
Electronics warranty:
manufacturer
Installation warranty:
90 days
3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems:
No