Lithe Audio has launched the BT8, an 8-inch ceiling speaker featuring Bluetooth 5.4 LE Audio and Auracast broadcast technology, enabling effortless multi-zone audio distribution in residential, commercial, and healthcare settings without complex infrastructure.
Lithe Audio has added an 8in Bluetooth Auracast ceiling speaker to its range, saying the BT8 is its most advanced model yet. The unit is based on Bluetooth 5.4 LE Audio and Auracast broadcast technology, which allows one audio source to be sent to any number of compatible receivers within range at the same time. In practical terms, that means a single source can feed multiple listening points without depending on conventional networked audio infrastructure.
The speaker includes a Class D amplifier inside the ceiling unit, removing the need for separate amplification equipment. According to the company, that makes the BT8 suitable for homes, shops, hospitality spaces and assisted living environments, where installers often want a compact all-in-one product rather than a more complex stack of components. The setup app lets users name speakers, adjust equalisation, set volume limits and manage configuration.
Lithe Audio is also positioning the BT8 as a flexible system for grouped playback. Its wireless master and receiver mode is designed to keep audio synchronised across zones, while a 3.5mm line-in expands compatibility with televisions, media players and other AV sources. The speaker carries an IP44 rating, which makes it appropriate for bathrooms and kitchens as well as commercial interiors, and it uses a magnetic, paintable grille for a low-profile finish. Supplier listings also indicate a 100W RMS output and a frequency response of 35Hz to 23kHz.
The broader appeal of Auracast lies in its ability to support both fixed speakers and personal listening devices in the same environment. That makes it relevant not only in open-plan homes and multi-room systems but also in venues such as gyms, conference centres and transport hubs. In healthcare and assisted living, the technology can broadcast directly to compatible hearing aids, offering a cleaner alternative to older assistive listening systems. Lithe Audio co-founder Amit Ravat said the format removes much of the complexity associated with multi-speaker and assistive listening installations, and the BT8 is available now through the company’s authorised global distribution network.
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