What Is DALI Lighting and How Does It Link to Tuneable Wellness Lighting?
What Is DALI Lighting and How Does It Link to Tuneable Wellness Lighting? In our previous blog, we discussed circadian rhythm, sleep patterns, and the impact of blue light, lighting having a profound effect on how we feel, focus, and rest. But to deliver truly effective tuneable, human-centric lighting, the control infrastructure behind the scenes is […]
Circadian Rhythm, Blue Light & Sleep: How Tuneable Lighting Supports Better Rest
Modern lifestyles have dramatically changed how we experience light. While much of the focus around sleep disruption centres on our screen-time and blue light, household lighting also plays a very important role. Understanding how circadian rhythm lighting and blue light interact can help homeowners make better decisions about lighting design, control, and long-term wellbeing. What Is Circadian […]
How Does Control4 Work? Why Every Smart Home Should Have It
What Is Control4? Our slogan at Cable Smart is Integrate, Automate, Simplify – Control 4 forms the backbone of this phrase when it comes to our installs! Control 4 is a centralised control system that integrates and manages the key technologies in your home, including: AV systems Lighting control systems Heating and climate control Motorised […]
Bang & Olufsen BeoVision Theatre: A Deep Dive into Design & Sound
Bang & Olufsen BeoVision Theatre: A Deep Dive into Design & Sound For nearly a century, Bang & Olufsen has stood at the forefront of audio-visual innovation, blending cutting-edge engineering with unmistakable Danish design. The BeoVision Theatre is the latest symbol of that legacy — a statement piece that redefines what a television and sound […]
Inside Control4: Smarter Home Automation Trends for 2025
Inside Control4: Smarter Home Automation Trends for 2025 Smart homes in 2025 are no longer about flashy gadgets — they’re about seamless living. Control4 continues to lead the way by bringing lighting, audio, security, heating and networking together into one simple, intelligent system. Here are the key Control4 home automation trends for 2025 that are […]
Why TV setup on a home build really matters — and forgetting about it ruins good design
Why TV setup on a home build really matters — and forgetting about it ruins good design You can spend months obsessing over lighting layouts, bespoke joinery, flooring, kitchen finishes and furniture… but if you treat the TV setup on a home build as an after-thought, you risk undoing all of that good work in one ugly […]
Our Centennial Event at Donnybrook
Our Centennial Event at Donnybrook! 100 years of Bang & Olufsen – and counting. Since 1925 Bang & Olufsen has created iconic audio and home entertainment products to the highest standards of sound, craft and design. On Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th we held a fantastic Centennial event in our Donnybrook showroom to celebrate 100 […]
Bang & Olufsen turns 100!
Bang & Olufsen turns 100! 100 years of Bang & Olufsen – and counting. Since 1925 Bang & Olufsen has created iconic audio and home entertainment products to the highest standards of sound, craft and design. In 1925, working out of a Danish farmhouse, Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen reinvented the radio, developing The Eliminator, […]
Surround Sound Setups Explained: 5.1, 7.2, 5.2.2 & 7.4.4 for Home Cinema Design
Surround Sound Setups Explained: 5.1, 7.2, 5.2.2 & 7.4.4 for Home Cinema Design How many people agree the price of cinema tickets and snacks has become rather ridiculous? At Cable Smart, we’ve seen the world of surround sound and home cinema set-ups grow from simple 5.1 setups into fully immersive Dolby Atmos experiences that completely transform how you […]
The History of Cable Smart: From Bang & Olufsen Specialists to Ireland’s Leading Home Automation Experts
The History of Cable Smart: From Bang & Olufsen Specialists to Ireland’s Leading Home Automation Experts As technology rapidly progresses, we’ve been reflecting on how we, too, have evolved just as quickly. What began as a business centred firmly around Bang & Olufsen has grown into one of the most trusted names in luxury home automation across […]