Smart Home World August 2026 Magazine

AN EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINE FOR THE SMART HOME INDUSTRY.

SMARTHOME WORLD TM

VOL 7 • NO 04 AUGUST 2026

www.smar thomeworld.in

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Why Smart Home Projects Succeed or Fail:

INSIDE

Insights from Architects, Interior Designers and System Integrators

INTERVIEW

Adam Merlino

Himani Gupta

Vice President & General Manager, APAC, ADI Global Distribution, discusses the brand’s journey and new opportunities.

Associate Vice President, Home Automation, Havells India Ltd discusses Havells’ growing luxury automation portfolio and more.

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FEATURE STORY

CASE STUDY

Explore the latest brand offerings in Digital Locks, redeﬁning security, convenience and design for modern homes.

CEDIA Smart Home Awards EMEA 2026 Finalists, this residence by Zarir Mullan Architects and Agrima Solutions seamlessly integrates advanced automation into its architecture.

CEDIA Smart Home Awards EMEA 2026 Finalist, the project by Sound Decisions Consultancy & Services features India’s ﬁrst PMC QB1 XBD-A installation.

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Smart Home World August 2026 Magazine

Published on Aug 29, 2026

Smart Home World Magazine

The August 2026 issue of Smart Home World is out now! This issue's cover story explores why smart home projects succeed or fail, with architects, interior designers and system integrators sharing honest insights from the field. The feature story examines the evolution of digital locks and how smarter access control is bringing together security, convenience and design. We also bring you two exclusive interviews: Adam Merlino of ADI on Control4 X4, Araknis Wi-Fi 7 and the changing needs of system integrators, and Himani Gupta of Havells India on KNX, BUSPro and luxury automation. Rounding out the issue are case studies of the CEDIA Smart Home Awards EMEA 2026 finalists — including a private cinema by Sound Decisions Consultancy featuring India's first PMC QB1 XBD-A installation, and a luxury home by Zarir Mullan Architect & Agrima Solutions where lighting, climate control and multi-zone audio are seamlessly integrated into the architecture, almost entirely out of sight.