CEDIA Smart Home Awards EMEA Marks 20 Years with Standout 2026 Finalists

CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, is thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s CEDIA Smart Home Awards EMEA, recognising standout smart home achievements in design, innovation and technical expertise throughout the region. As the EMEA CEDIA Awards mark 20 years in 2026, this year’s finalists reflect both the programme’s enduring legacy and the future of connected living, brought to life through CEDIA’s global theme, ‘Beyond What You See’. 

“As we mark 20 years of the EMEA CEDIA Smart Home Awards in 2026, this year’s finalists demonstrate just how far the smart home industry has come,” says Matt Nimmons, CEDIA Managing Director EMEA. “Their work captures the creativity, technical precision and forward-thinking approach that continue to shape connected living across the region, perfectly reflecting our global theme, ‘Beyond What You See’.” 

Across project, business, product and individual achievement categories, the 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards EMEA finalists showcase the strength, ambition and continued progression of the smart home industry. From first-time entrants bringing new perspectives to established names building on years of excellence, this year’s shortlist celebrates the skill, creativity and commitment driving the CEDIA community forward. 

The EMEA finalists represent companies from Saudi Arabia, India, Germany, Kenya, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Jersey. 

The EMEA company finalists are as follows: 

PROJECT CATEGORIES: 

• Agrima Solutions LLP 

• ARLED Solutions GmbH 

• Audio Visual Control Systems Limited 

• Avensys 

• B&G Audio Video Solutions BV 

• Beyond Alliance 

• Blackroom 

• Cinemaworks & Louise Tarling Limited 

• Cyberhomes Limited 

• Dellicompagni 

• Easing 

• Epitome Living 

• Future Automation Solutions 

• High Tech Homes 

• Inspired Dwellings Ltd 

• Labiib Solutions 

• MCBEE 

• Projecting & Sounding Art 

• Qube Integration 

• Smart Business 

• Sound Decisions Consultancy & Services 

• TechVault 

BUSINESS CATEGORIES: 

• ADI 

• Agrima Solutions LLP 

• Alltrade Distribution Ltd 

• Beyond Alliance 

• Blackroom 

• CasaDigi 

• Connected 

• Future Automation Solutions 

• IndigoZest Ltd 

• Luxury Personified LLP 

• Miantic AV Distribution Pvt Ltd 

• Monitor Audio Group 

• Moss Technical Services Ltd 

• SMC 

• TechVault 

• Vinshek Private Limited 

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 

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.  

“As we celebrate 20 years of the CEDIA Smart Home Awards in the EMEA market, our judges play a vital role in upholding the integrity and credibility of the programme,” adds Nimmons. “Their expertise ensures that this milestone year continues to recognise the very best in smart home innovation, craftsmanship and professional excellence.” 

The spectacular black-tie EMEA ceremony will take place from 19:00 on 23rd October at the Natural History Museum in London. This year’s event is once again proudly supported by Monitor Audio as headline sponsor, Control4 as drinks reception sponsor, and Zennio as after party sponsor, with additional support from associate sponsors, CUK Group, Lutron and Sonos. 

Tickets are now available to purchase at cedia.org/awards, with CEDIA offering an early bird discount rate through 28th August. 

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.