Lithe Audio has announced an enhancement to its patented PoE Bolt-On platform: a modular power and networking module for the professional custom installation market. Engineered for the Lithe Audio PRO Series ceiling speakers, the upgrade introduces combined power and Ethernet output over a single CAT cable, further reducing the cabling burden on installers working across residential, MDU, hospitality and commercial projects.
The original PoE Bolt-On delivered PoE++ input with power pass-through allowed Lithe Audio PRO Series ceiling speakers to be powered via a single CAT cable, eliminating the need for a local mains feed at the speaker position. The enhanced module introduces an upgrade to the design by now adding an Ethernet network output alongside the PoE++ input.
In practice, this means a single PoE++ cable can simultaneously power the speaker and deliver a live network connection, reducing what was previously a two-cable run (power and network) to one.
For installers, this translates directly into reduced cable quantities, lower material costs, faster installation times, and a cleaner infrastructure, which is particularly valuable in retrofit scenarios, concrete construction, and other low-disruption environments.
The PoE Bolt-On uses the IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++ Type 3) standard, delivering up to 60W per device over a standard RJ45 Cat5e or Cat6 cable at runs of up to 100 meters. The 80mm × 80mm module clips securely onto the rear of compatible PRO Series speakers, with integrated PoE-to-DC conversion requiring no additional hardware.
The enhanced PoE Bolt-On is available now through Lithe Audio’s U.K. trade distribution network.
For more information, visit litheaudio.com.
