FISHERS, Ind. (August 6, 2026) – CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, is delighted to announce the project, business, and product finalists for the 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards Americas. Each entry has been assessed by a global panel of industry experts using category-specific judging criteria. Depending on the award category, judges considered a range of factors, including technical execution, design integration, innovation, business performance, and overall impact. 

With categories recognizing excellence in integration, business and professional contribution, the CEDIA Smart Home Awards provide a platform for companies of all sizes to be celebrated. Whether pushing boundaries with first-time entries or returning to showcase continued evolution, these finalists exemplify the ingenuity and dedication at the heart of the CEDIA community. 

The Americas company finalists are as follows: 

PROJECT CATEGORIES: 

• AKTIVA 

• Audio Images (Henry's Audio Visual Solutions) 

• Casaplex 

• Elliston Systems & Design 

• ETC Florida 

• HAAS Home Technologies 

• Integrated Smart Technologies 

• Lima Sound Contractors 

• Nerve Inc. 

• Petrone Technology Group Inc. 

• SmartTouchUSA 

• Wenner 

BUSINESS CATEGORIES: 

• ADI 

• Aspire Audio Video Solutions 

• CWAV LLC 

• Daisy 

• DMF Lighting 

• HTS 

• OneVision Resources 

• Sonance 

GLOBAL PRODUCT CATEGORIES: 

• ASCENDO Immersive Audio 

• AudioControl 

• Coastal Source 

• Crestron Electronics 

• DMF Lighting 

• Harman International 

• HK Lighting 

• Kaleidescape Inc. 

• Lutron Electronics 

• Perlisten Audio, LLC 

• Samsung Electronics America 

• Savant Systems, LLC 

• Sonance 

• Sony Consumer Integrated Systems 

• Storm Audio 

• Symbol Logic 

• Wisdom Audio 

“The 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards show the depth of expertise driving the smart home industry forward,” said Jenn McGuire, CEDIA Senior Membership Manager. “This year’s finalists demonstrate thoughtful design, technical precision, and the utmost professionalism. We sincerely thank our volunteer judges for their contributions throughout this process and look forward to revealing the winners next month.” 

Supported by headline sponsor Lutron and category sponsor AVPro Global, the 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards Americas ceremony will celebrate the hidden layers of innovation that define truly exceptional smart homes under the theme Beyond What You See. Taking place during CEDIA Expo on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 5:00–7:30 p.m. in the Mile High Ballroom, the evening will feature the presentation of this year's awards alongside an elevated three-course plated dinner. 

Tickets to the ceremony may be reserved through CEDIA Expo registration at cediaexpo.com. 

About CEDIA

CEDIA® is the Association for Smart Home Professionals™. Established in 1989, CEDIA is dedicated to advocacy, connection, and education, and fosters a thriving community as the home for smart home professionals. Globally, CEDIA advances the rights of technology integrators by working with governmental bodies; gathers industry professionals and allied tradespeople for learning and networking; and creates trainings, standards, and certifications to ensure the continued growth of the smart home industry. CEDIA co-owns Integrated Systems Europe, the world's largest AV and systems integration exhibition, and founded CEDIA Expo, the world's largest residential technology show. Today, a community of over 30,000 CEDIA members from more than 80 countries deliver smart home technology solutions that enrich homeowners' lives. CEDIA also produces The Integration Conversation podcast, sharing insights and perspectives from industry leaders, and offers a dedicated CEDIA Membership App to connect, inform, and support professionals worldwide. Learn more about CEDIA at cedia.org.