Daniel J SaitEI Live! 2025, taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre on September 17–18, promises a spectacular showcase of innovation across home cinema, lighting, smart control and audio. The UK’s only dedicated smart home and AV trade show is once again set to deliver a powerful mix of live demonstrations, business tools and networking opportunities. Here are just some of the highlights awaiting visitors.
Cinema Luxe: A Touch of Luxury in Every Detail
Cinema Luxe returns with a full, dedicated cinema interior on Stand 75. At the heart of this year’s installation is a bespoke joinery-based diffusion system that combines elegant aesthetics with proven acoustic benefits. This design-first approach is part of Cinema Luxe’s forthcoming 2026 Collection, which blends veneers, upholstery, metalwork, sand-blasted glass and stone for a fresh, contemporary cinematic space.
Also debuting at the show is The Stage, a modular media wall created under the by-Cinema Luxe brand. This new offering gives integrators a turnkey solution that merges precision cabinetry, AV integration and high-end finishes. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own cinema projects to the stand for free, on-the-spot design consultation, making this not only a showcase but a working design resource.
WeQuote: Smarter Project Management in Action
WeQuote is expanding its platform at Stand 102 with the launch of Inventory and Procurement Modules designed to streamline stock management, order tracking and supplier relationships. These new tools include real-time inventory tracking, simplified procurement across suppliers, integrated links between quotes and material planning, bundles and cost-tracking for margin control, and team collaboration with automatic reorder alerts.
The launch underlines WeQuote’s mission to provide integrators with a complete business solution designed specifically for their needs. Adding further value, founder Lee Roche will deliver a session titled The Formula for Better Quoting, offering a masterclass in converting smarter proposals into business wins.
The MAG Lounge: Talk, Listen, Collaborate
The MAG Lounge presented by Monitor Audio offers a refreshing change of pace from the busy show floor. Instead of walls of products, the lounge is an open space for conversation, feedback and collaboration. There are no sales pitches and no pressure—just a chance for meaningful discussions and authentic connections. This relaxed setting is designed to help visitors step back, gather thoughts and engage in a different kind of interaction with the brand.
Rako: Lighting Control That Shines Brighter
Rako, the British smart lighting control innovator, is set to light up Stand 23 with its latest technology designed for easier installation and more flexible integration. A major highlight will be the new app, created to simplify the set-up of wireless systems. The app provides a more intuitive and user-friendly interface, reduces the need for a laptop during commissioning and saves significant time on site.
Rako will also be showing its new DIN range, which includes smooth 4K-resolution dimming, DALI control and integration for motors and blinds. The company’s elegant keypad ranges—EOS, Modular and Classic—will also be on display in premium finishes and with new surface-mount options for projects where a traditional back box cannot be installed.
Steinway Lyngdorf: Audiophile Excellence Revealed
Steinway Lyngdorf is long admired for combining audio performance with craftsmanship, and this year the brand presents three standout products including the new TDAI-2210 integrated streaming amplifier. This flagship model delivers 2 × 210 W output into 4 Ω with 100% digital amplification. It offers HDMI 2.1 (eARC), USB-C and analogue inputs, while also supporting Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Chromecast, AirPlay 2 and Roon Ready. A vivid colour touchscreen provides intuitive control, making the system both powerful and accessible.
This year’s presentation reaffirms Steinway Lyngdorf’s reputation as a benchmark in high-end audio, with products that bring audiophile precision into real-world living spaces.
Why You Should Not Miss EI Live! 2025
Across the show floor, EI Live! 2025 blends visceral demo experiences, cutting-edge tools and real-world integration solutions.
Whether an integrator, designer or contractor, the show offers a powerful combination of inspiration, education and business opportunity. This is the place where integration meets imagination, and where the next wave of ideas for the smart home and AV industry will take shape.
EI Live! 2025 takes place on September 17–18 at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. With dedicated cinema experiences, groundbreaking product launches and opportunities to connect directly with leading innovators, the show remains the must-attend event for anyone serious about the future of smart home and AV integration.