Somfy®

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, ULTIMATE CONTROL
Experience the most automation options with Somfy automated window coverings. The advanced line of Sonesse® quiet RTS and Zigbee motors cover any range of window sizes.

System Overview

Watch Somfy Automation Video:

FEATURES:

  • Designed for Silence
    Enjoy the peace and serenity provided by our full range of Sonesse and Zigbee motors. Each is designed to provide powerfully smooth, quiet operation and is compatible with a large range of products to fit any size window – from very small to very large.
  • Enjoy every aspect of motorization
    with Somfy RTS and Zigbee accessories and controls designed with customization in mind.
  • Smart and Connected
    Maximize your smart home experience with the TaHoma® Bridge. Users can integrate Somfy automated shades using the TaHoma App for truly connected light control and even lighting!
  • Voice Control
    Each system allows for voice command operation using Amazon Alexa, & Google Assistant via IFTTT.
  • IMPORTANT! Some features in the video may NOT be available in Canada.

Alta Advantage Compatibility

Control all Radio Technology Somfy RTS and Zigbee products with voice commands using Amazon Alexa, & Google Assistant via IFTTT. TaHoma Bridge also allows for easy integration with major third-party control systems such as Control4, Savant and Crestron.

Available Products



Dual Shades


Honeycomb Shades


Roller Shades


Window Shadings



Features

TaHoma™ RTS/Zigbee
Bridge and App

Control Somfy automated window coverings while at home or away using the TaHoma App and Bridge. Or, use the power of your voice to operate Somfy RTS or Zigbee automated systems with devices like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

Advanced RTS Controls

Control all RTS products with an elegant Situo® Remote or Smoove® wall switch. Each features the exclusive “my” feature to save the preferred position. Operate a single or group of window coverings on each channel.

Smart Home Integration

Integrating with many of the largest smart home brands, Somfy puts you in control so that you can operate your automated window coverings whether at home or away. Systems like Savant, Crestron and Control4 are just a few.

Zigbee Motors
and Controls

Live a completely connected lifestyle with the Zigbee range of motors and controls. Each provides real time feedback for constant shade status using the TaHoma Bridge and app. The Zigbee Smart Plug extends the radio range and can be used to create scenes, control lighting and more.

FAQ

RTS is a radio technology that can communicate with automated products reliably up to 20 feet and from up to 65 feet in optimal conditions. There is no need to point or aim the remote or control device at the window covering because RTS is omni-directional so the radio waves travel through walls. RTS technology works with a variety of Somfy controls including hand-held remotes, wall switches, the TaHoma app, voice control, and sensors.

The Zigbee alliance was designed for connecting devices in networks over very short distances with very low power consumption. Hundreds of brands are currently members of this alliance. A main benefit of Zigbee is its mesh network topology, which enables bi-directional communication for real-time shade and battery feedback . Both Somfy RTS and Somfy Zigbee can be used in the same location along with a TaHoma RTS/Zigbee Gateway. Somfy RTS remote controls cannot be used to control Somfy Zigbee motors.

There is one main power option for Somfy automated window coverings in Canada:
WireFree™ Rechargeable Battery Power - In this option, the motor is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (external pack or built in motor). There’s no need for an electrician to wire your automated shades, which minimizes installation time and cost.

Yes. The TaHoma Bridge can be used for connecting to home automation in many applications as well via Wifi.

The battery life will vary depending on the size of your window covering and the frequency of use. In general, users can expect approximately one year of operation for their WireFree Somfy motors. This estimate is based on one cycle per day use, with a cycle being the shade moving up once and down once.

A channel is either associated with a single automated window covering or a group of automated window coverings. Depending on the type of control and technology being used, controls are available in single channel and/or multichannel versions. Channels are used to organize automated window coverings with their control counterpart(s). This could mean a hand-held remote or a wall switch with multiple channels to control Somfy-powered products in whatever configuration needed.

Whether you want to use a wall switch, an app, voice control or a hand-held remote, Somfy has a control option for you. You can use any combination of Somfy RTS controls. Mix and match remotes, wall switches, timers and sensors for up to 12 devices or channels per window covering.

With Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) motors, you can integrate with the following smart home systems: Savant, Crestron, Control4, Leviton, RTA, AMX, ELAN, URC, Wink, Vantage, Nexia, SmartThings, Amazon Alexa, and more.