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.