Roller shutter centralization: how to go about it? What are the advantages?

What is roller shutter centralization?

Roller shutter centralization consists of controlling several roller shutters simultaneously from a single control point: a remote control, a switch or a mobile app. This is a particularly useful and comfortable feature in a home with multiple openings.

With a centralization system, you can open or close all your roller shutters in the house with one click, but also only those in a room or even a single shutter, depending on your needs or preferences. Simplified management that can also be done automatically thanks to programs or sensors, if you opt for a smart control such as TaHoma® switch.

Prerequisites for centralizing your roller shutters

To be able to centralize your roller shutters, they must be motorized. If your roller shutters are manual, you must first equip them with a motor ; This can be done in two ways depending on their current state.

• Either your manual roller shutters are faulty and need to be replaced : in this case, simply replace them with new motorized roller shutters, preferably radio roller shutters to facilitate their centralization.
• Either your manual roller shutters are still in good condition and functional : in this case, there is no need to change them, you can keep them and opt for a motorization kit to convert them into motorized roller shutters.

Once your manual roller shutters are motorized, you can now consider centralizing them.

Radio or wired roller shutters: how to centralize them?

Centralization of your radio roller shutters

Roller shutters with a radio motor with RTS or io-homecontrol® technology are fully suitable for centralisation. If you are equipped with this type of roller shutter and want to centralize them, all you have to do is equip them with one of the following two control points.

• To centralize roller shutters in the same room : the Situo io remote control
  This remote control allows you to control several motorized roller shutters located in the same room simultaneously. Ergonomic and easy to use, it offers simplified management of your bedroom openings, living room, etc.

• To centralize the roller shutters of the whole house : the TaHoma® switch home automation box
  A control point that allows you to go even further than centralizing your shutters. The TaHoma® Switch box allows you to centralize your roller shutters but also to centralize other connected equipment in the house (lighting, heating, etc.). It offers you remote control of your entire connected home, which you can control from your smartphone or tablet via a dedicated mobile application, by click or voice, by control, via time programming or even automatically thanks to home automation scenarios.

Centralization of your corded roller shutters

To centralize wired roller shutters, you must first convert them into radio roller shutters so that they are compatible with one of the two centralization systems presented above.

Option 1 : Replace the wired motor with a radio motor

A solution that itself offers you two possibilities :

• Call on a professional to change the entire motorization system of your roller shutters and thus convert them into radio roller shutters with complete peace of mind.

  Would you like to know the cost of this intervention ? Requesting a quote from our qualified partners is free of charge, do not hesitate to ask them.

• Install a radio drive kit adapted to your roller shutters yourself.

  A maneuver that we make accessible to all and that allows you to convert your corded roller shutters into radio roller shutters with a controlled budget.

Option 2 : Install radio modules for wired roller shutters

And here again, it is possible to intervene yourself or to call on a professional.

• For your own installation, opt for the Smoove Uno IO wall switch
  This control point, which is integrated with an io-compatible radio receiver, is installed instead of your classic wired switch. Like the latter, it still allows you to order your shutter locally but also to centralize it on :

  • the Situo io nomadic remote control: for group control of all the motorized roller shutters in the same room ;

  • or the TaHoma® switch home automation box: for remote control (from home or away) via your smartphone.

• The io Izymo micro-module for roller shutters, to be installed by a professional
  This device is installed behind the existing wall control point of your roller shutter. It allows you to convert the latter into a radio roller shutter – while avoiding the need to replace its existing control point – and to centralise it according to your preferences (with the Situo io remote control or with the TaHoma® switch box).

Why choose to centralize your roller shutters with the TaHoma® switch home automation box?

Centralizing your motorized roller shutters offers many advantages in many ways, and even more so if you opt for our TaHoma® switch smart control point. From then on, centralization is no longer limited to controlling all your shutters in the same room or the house with a single point of control and in one click ; it goes much further.

Better energy efficiency

Finally, centralized roller shutters via TaHoma® switch can help regulate the temperature of your home by limiting your use of air conditioning or heating. All you have to do is install temperature and/or sunshine sensors to control them more intelligently. In summer, your roller shutters close automatically when the thermometer rises to keep your home cool, while in winter, they open when the sun comes out to capitalize on the natural heat produced by the sun. This way, you reduce your energy consumption without worrying about it.
 

Even simpler and smarter control

Thanks to TaHoma switch, you can control all your roller shutters with a single click or voice from your smartphone and from anywhere outside your home, thanks to the free TaHoma®® mobile app. So you no longer need a remote control with a limited range and number of centralized devices, your phone is enough. In addition, you can not only centralize and control your connected roller shutters as you wish on this home automation box, but also any other compatible connected equipment in the house. Your smart home is always at your fingertips.
 

Improved comfort

Centralization via TaHoma® switch also allows you to automate the opening and closing of your roller shutters according to your lifestyle. Do you open or close your shutters every day at the same time ? With the time scheduling function, you can set opening and closing times so you don't have to worry about it on a daily basis. For example, you can schedule all your shutters to close at sunset to maintain your privacy.
 

Enhanced security

Closing all your roller shutters with one click before leaving your home reduces the risk of intrusion into your home. Your home is better protected and you are reassured. Not sure if you did it before you left for work ? From your desktop, simply open your TaHoma® app to check the status of your shutters and order them to close if necessary.
You could also create a " departure " home automation scenario that can include not only closing your shutters but also turning off your lights and activating your alarm.  This way, you don't forget anything.  Even better: a clever scenario – let's call it a " vacation " – could simulate your presence when you're away for a long period of time. In particular, it would trigger your roller shutters morning and evening, automatically, as if you were at home ; the same with your lights, among other infinite possibilities thanks to TaHoma® switch and your ecosystem of connected equipment!

In summary, the centralization of roller shutters with TaHoma® switch represents advanced features and infinite customization options to transform your home into a connected, modern and practical space. Welcome to a new era !