The September 2025 edition of Smart Home World features an insightful cover story titled “Lighting Controls 2025: Where Wellness, Intelligence & Design Converge,” exploring how human-centric lighting innovations, advanced protocols, and integrated automation platforms are redefining modern living spaces across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. This issue also includes exclusive interviews with industry leaders such as Shitij Khatter and Ashish Kesarwani of Audio Nirvana, who discuss their brand’s journey and curated product portfolio; Harish P. Lakhani of HP Lakhani Associates, who highlights the growing role of smart technology and lighting across diverse environments; and Vikaas Kothaari of Visual Vibrations Pty Ltd., who reflects on the success of their in-house brand iHome and the company’s future vision. The case study section showcases transformative real-world applications, including GGAEC with Whitelion’s smart mansion in Karad and Geeta Vaibhav Architects with U-Haus Automation’s Vatsvi Yogaalya in Ghaziabad, where automation and design work in perfect harmony. Rounding off the edition are curated highlights from CEDIA Expo 2025 and IFA 2025, capturing the latest global trends in connected living.