Collection: Somfy

Somfy manufactures a wide range of tubular motors and smart control systems designed for roller shutters, blinds, awnings, and external screens. Their systems combine quiet tubular motors with wireless controls and smart home integration, allowing convenient operation via wall switches, remote controls, or smartphone apps.

1. Somfy Motor Types

Standard Wired Tubular Motors

These motors operate using a hard-wired wall switch and are the simplest form of Somfy automation.

Typical features:

• Simple up/down switch control
• Reliable wired operation
• Suitable for retrofit installations
• Often used where smart automation is not required

Typical applications:

• Domestic roller shutters
• Window blinds

Awnings

• RTS (Radio Technology Somfy) Motors
• RTS motors include an integrated radio receiver, allowing wireless control via Somfy remote controls.

Key features:

• Wireless remote control operation
• No additional wiring required for controls
• Compatible with Somfy RTS transmitters
• Multiple devices can be controlled from one remote

Typical applications:

• Roller garage doors
• Electric roller shutters
• Awnings and patio shading systems

RTS has been Somfy’s most widely used radio control system for many years and is still widely installed across homes.

io-homecontrol® Motors

Somfy’s io-homecontrol® technology is the newer generation of smart automation.

Key features:

• Two-way radio communication
• Feedback confirming the door or blind position
• Advanced automation capabilities

Smart home integration

This system allows the user to monitor and control products remotely, providing more advanced automation than RTS.

Typical applications:

• Smart homes
• Automated shading systems
• Integrated home automation systems
  

Somfy motors can be controlled in several ways depending on the technology used.

Wall Switch Controls

Basic wired motors are operated using fixed wall switches that provide up, down, and stop functions.

These are typically used where simple manual control is preferred.

Remote Control Handsets

Somfy remote controls allow users to operate shutters, blinds, and awnings from anywhere within the home.

Common features include:

• Single channel remotes for one product
• Multi-channel remotes for controlling multiple products
• Group control for multiple shutters or blinds simultaneously
• Wireless Wall Switches

Somfy also offers wireless wall transmitters that look like a traditional wall switch but communicate with the motor via radio.

Benefits include:

• No wiring required
• Flexible positioning
• Easy installation during retrofits
  

Somfy systems can integrate with modern smart home platforms, allowing control through smartphones and automation systems.

Common options include:

• Somfy TaHoma Smart Hub
• The TaHoma hub connects Somfy io and RTS products to a home network.

Features include:

• Smartphone control via the Somfy app
• Scheduling and automation
• Integration with voice assistants
• Control of multiple home devices
• Voice Control

Somfy smart systems can integrate with:

• Amazon Alexa
• Google Home
• Apple HomeKit (depending on system)

This allows users to operate shutters, blinds, and awnings using voice commands.