Somfy motorised systems are compatible with most external Venetian blinds. What type of external Venetian blinds do you have? - Standard external Venetian blinds: The adjustable slats are connected by visible cords passing through slots in each slat. - Metal external Venetian blinds: These types of external Venetian blinds have slat adjustment and drive mechanisms concealed in the channels. The blind slats can also come in different shapes - flat, Z-shaped, or curved depending on the design, strength and desired effect.
If you deleted a product from your TaHoma app and want to add it again, follow the dedicated tutorial how to add new equipment and products in the TaHoma® app ?
This feature is compatible only with the Link Advanced.
By using scenarios, you can automate actions on your Somfy Home Alarm Advanced security system, reducing the number of routine actions.
The Netatmo Home Coach and Weather Station sensors are compatible with TaHoma for a variety of possibilities. In your app, you can find all the Netatmo sensors to automate your equipment or manage alerts. Thanks to TaHoma's compatibility with Netatmo, you can:
1. Manage the air quality in your home:
What are the preconfigured scenes "Airing Notification" and “Smart Airing” in TaHoma?
2. Improve your thermal comfort and save energy
What is the "Thermal comfort" pre-set scene and how to configure it on the TaHoma app?
3. Automate your equipment according to the indoor or outdoor environment:
List of Netatmo compatible sensors with TaHoma :
Home Coach:
Weather station:
*Note that there is a delay of a few minutes between the detection of weather changes and the reaction of your equipment. The Wi-Fi connection must be operational.
TaHoma allows you to avoid energy waste by setting up alerts.
A light or a plug has been on for too long, or a window has been left open? Stay informed with a personalized alert on TaHoma.
Follow the steps below to set them:
You can only set one duration per type of alert.
Need a helping hand from TaHoma to optimize your electricity consumption? TaHoma offers you one piece of advice per week to guide you in the process.
To activate this feature, go to the "My Favorites" tab, then "Add a Favorite," select the "Advice" tab, and click on "Add."
Every week, a new piece of advice will be displayed in your Favorites. By clicking on the banner, you can access the complete list of these tips.
TaHoma helps you control your electricity consumption at night (unnecessary standby modes, heating programming, forgotten lights...) by deactivating plugs, turning off lights, lowering heating, and closing your shutters.
Activate the pre-set « Night » scene in just a few clicks from the "My Scenes" menu to limit unnecessary consumption without thinking about it.
The "Morning" scenario is designed to bring your home back to its usual state following the night. This includes reactivating outlets, opening shutters, and adjusting the heating to a comfortable setting.
You should not include your Wifi gateway in your Night scene: if your Wifi is off during the night, TaHoma will not be able to turn it back on with a scene.
Combined with the TaHoma switch, your roller shutters maximize thermal comfort and improve energy efficiency all year round.
With the thermal comfort pre-set scene, you can program your shutters to respond to outdoor conditions.
In the summer, solar protections automatically close as soon as the temperature rises, keeping your house 4 to 7°C cooler during heat peaks*. This helps delay the need to turn on the air conditioning and also protects your furniture, pets, and plants from the sun's rays, keeping your house cool.
*Maximum temperature compared to a house not equipped with sun protection. TBC study for the French Building Federation: Analysis of the energy contribution of roller shutters normative & regulatory study, 2010.
In the winter, the sun acts as a complementary heat source. Your shutters will automatically open to catch the heat and naturally warm up your home. And as the sun sets, they will close to retain the heat. This can help reduce your heating consumption by up to 30%**.
**Compared to manual solutions. Somfy simulations implemented with the support of Carbone 4. Depending on a house’s size, geolocation, year of construction, window equipment (roller shutter, EVB), 2021.
In the "Scenes" menu, click on "Create a new scene" to access the preconfigured scene dedicated to thermal comfort.
The pre-programming is based on your equipment, whether you have sensors or not. The programming elements can be adjusted from the app to suit your needs.
How to create and modfify a thermal comfort scene with TaHoma?
The TaHoma switch solution has been validated with 50 end devices (Max 40 Sleepy End Devices and 10 Routers). This number depends on the environment (Radio traffic) and device types (routers or Sleepy End Devices).
Routers are responsible for routing traffic between different nodes. They are also responsible for receiving and storing messages intended to an other router or end devices. Routers may not sleep. As such, routers are not a suitable choice for battery operated devices.
Example of routers: Smart plug, main-powered motor, ...
A router can be connected with 6 Wirefree devices maximum (router or end device). You must respect this limitation by adding additional routers every 6 Sleepy End Devices to preserve the perfomances of the system.
It is possible to have consecutive routers ("Hops") to relay signal between two Zigbee Wirefree devices. We do recommend a maximum of 6 consecutive routers.
The system will continue working for a while if there are Routers in the system (AC devices).
Warning: Should be considered as a temporary situation.
Any device with Zigbee 3.0 certification must be accepted in the Zigbee network as a router but is does not guarantee that this device is managed by the TaHoma App.
To be compatible, the device needs to have the same Cluster (e.g. Window Convering for motors).
Note: Even with the same Cluster, the compatibility is not guarantee because of some differences in the implementation (attributes).
Conditions that the Zigbee device must meet to introduce this product in our Somfy offer:
Note: It only guarantees the compatibility with the revision of the device tested. Any upgrade, modification applied on the device by the vendor could break the compatibility.
You are moving out of your house but want to leave your Somfy gateway behind?
Easily detach your account from the gateway following this procedure:
Select the "..." menu:
Then in "SOMFY & ME" select "Help & advanced features" menu
Select "Remove my installation"
Click on the button: Reset my installation
Then click on "Yes" to let the devices paired to the gateway
Perform the reset by clicking on the confirm button
Congratulation! Your installation has been reset:
Available with all TaHoma app compatible gateways (TaHoma switch, TaHoma V2, Connectivity kit, Connexoon RTS/io, TaHoma Rail DIN V2)
You want to sell your gateway or give it to someone else?
You can easily make a full reset of your box following this procedure.
Then click on "No" to delete the devices paired to the gateway
Available with all TaHoma app compatible gateways (TaHoma switch, TaHoma V2, Connectivity kit, Connexoon RTS/io, TaHoma Rail DIN V2).
Leave your home with peace of mind by setting up your absence!
Thanks to this scene, your equipment will be automatically activated during your holidays to simulate your presence!
Choose the dates of your vacations and link actions to this period.
The steps to follow to configure it :
1. Start in the "Scenes" menu
2. Click on "Agenda". Then, choice "Plan an absence +".
3. Enter your period of absence. The times corresponding to your departure and return can also be set.
4. Define the daily comportment of your equipment using the two options available to you:
Option 1: Planned actions
Determine specific actions that will happen at the same time every day.
Required settings:
Results:
Option 2: Presence simulation
Select your equipment and the time interval of your choice. TaHoma will then activate them randomly during your absence!
Note that you can create your "holiday" scenario by choosing both planned and random actions. Also, it is possible to set up several planned actions and several random simulation periods per day.
At the end of your configuration, you can see the details of your planned actions and the summary of your presence simulations. You can still make changes. To see the summary of your presence simulation, click on “See my schedule”.
5. If you wish to expand your schedule, simply click on "+ Add action". If the schedule is convenient for you, click on "Validate".
6. You can find your "Holiday" scene in the "Scenes" menu.
To modify your absence period and your schedule, click on the "Edit my holiday" button. To delete the scenario, click on the "End the holiday period" button.
Somfy has always emphasised securing customer data, especially since the arrival of the Internet and connected objects. Our servers are highly secure and Somfy is committed to protecting our customers' data via a rigorous security and privacy policy.
To secure your home and deter burglars, equip it with an effective network of high-performance cameras. Before you do anything, here are some good questions to ask: 1. How many rooms require a security camera? A wide-angle camera in the living room is usually enough to cover all the sensitive openings. You can also consider installing cameras in your garage, driveway or study. 2. Do you want to protect your privacy? Our indoor cameras are equipped with a motorised privacy shutter that closes automatically when you're at home. 3. For an extra level of security, the Somfy One and Somfy Outdoor Camera are equipped with a siren that can be activated directly from the app.
1- DOWNLOAD THE QR-CODE
Go to the "Settings" menu, then select "Apple HomeKit" in your Somfy Protect application. Then press the product listed on this screen and the HomeKit association code will appear.
You can download the code and it will then be saved in your photo gallery. You can then print the HomeKit link code or display it on another screen in order to install your camera with HomeKit.
2- OPEN THE HOME APP
Please note that you must be connected to the wireless network you want to install your camera on.
You must also have an iOS version equal to or higher than version 11.3.
3- ADD AN ACCESSORY
If this is the first time you’ve installed HomeKit accessories at this location, click on “Add Accessory” at the bottom of the screen.
If you’ve already installed HomeKit accessories at this location, click on the top right of the screen, then on “Add an accessory” at the bottom of the next screen.
4- SCAN THE QR-CODE AND WAIT FOR THE ACCESSORY TO BE INSTALLED
The Somfy Indoor Camera is automatically detected and installed.
5- ADD OF THREE SERVICES
Three services, which you can rename, will be added to your HomeKit installation:
To control these features separately, you can choose to display them as separate tiles by clicking "Show as separate tiles" in the camera settings.
6- THE CAMERA IS NOW INSTALLED
Here are the features available when choosing your alarm system. Select those you need to create the alarm system that’s best for you. 1. Type of home. If you live in a house with a garden, think about equipping your system with an outdoor siren which has a flashing light. An effective solution for deterring intruders! 2. Backup battery. Opt for this solution! Your alarm will stay activated in the event of a power failure, loss of Internet connection or a sabotage attempt. 3. Pet and animal detection. If you have pets, consider getting a system designed to prevent false alarms. 4. Video surveillance. This generally includes a motion detector. When the camera is connected to the central control unit, it will detect intrusions and activate the siren.
Would you like to use a remote control to switch a bedside lamp on and off? Somfy recommends you to use a remote-controlled plug.
Would you like to control all your lights with a single remote control without replacing the existing switches? Somfy offers you a range of micro-receivers to switch your lights on and off with a single remote control without having to change your switches.
The receiver is installed behind a switch or in a drop ceiling. No need to worry! By installing a receiver behind an existing switch, it can still be used to turn your light on and off manually without using your smartphone or tablet. Given the complexity of working with electrical wiring, we recommend you call a professional to perform the installation.
Somfy transmitters and receivers work with the following light bulbs: - LEDs, 220-240V AC - Compact fluorescent lamps - Halogen or filament bulbs
The micro-receivers can be installed behind certain switches: - All push button switches (single or double). - All toggle switches (single or double).
If you installed your camera by connecting it to an outdoor light, you can configure the trigger mode for the light, the trigger threshold, and the duration the light will be on for.
You are stuck and the Outdoor Camera installation is incomplete because you are being told it is already installed.
1. My Outdoor Camera is already linked to my account, but at another location
You'll need to ensure that the outdoor camera is not already installed at another location. To do that, go to the home page for your account in the Somfy Protect app. Click on the arrow at the top of the page. This menu lets you access all the locations associated with your account.
For a better use, the SOC should be installed on the master device account. If the SOC is on a different one, please delete it and reinstall the camera on the right account.
2. I have multiple email addresses, and I am using the wrong one to access my alarm
I am not logged into the right account, so I am being directed to install my equipment.
Follow the instructions in this article: Why is my account empty when my alarm has already been installed?
3. Upon the 1st installation, I get this message
Your Somfy Outdoor Camera is new and you are installing it, but you get this message. Contact customer service.
If the camera fails to detect a presence by mistake, it is possible that its conditions of use are inappropriate for its detection capabilities. The camera's presence detector can identify the presence of an adult located at least 5 yards from the camera.
To maximise the detection, please dot not use your camera directly under the sun, and make sure the device is properly pointing at the area you wish to protect.
You can also ajust the sensitivity of each selected detection area. To do so, please follow the steps on
Menu > My devices > Your outdoor camera > Motion detection > Save modification
Activate the motion detection, set the detection sensitivity, then customize your detection zone
All you have to do is install a Sunis Wirefree II io sun sensor. No electric wires are needed for installation. It will control the lowering of your Venetian blinds, even if you are out.
The points to check before selecting a motorised system for your interior blinds: 1. Type of installation. The size of your windows and the weight of your interior blinds have an impact on the torque exerted by the motorised system you’ll select. For larger windows or heavier blinds, you’ll have to select a motorised system with greater torque. 2. Quiet motorised systems. To obtain the excellent acoustic performance offered by the Sonesse® range, we recommend that you: - Use the “Designed for Silence” accessories for the Sonesse® range or the ranges offered by our partners. - Select a smooth fabric. - Install the solution with care. 3. Available power supply. A power supply must be available near the motor. These Somfy products must be installed by a professional.
HomeKit only allows scenarios created in Home app (“scenes”).
Consequently: TaHoma® scenarios are not available in HomeKit (for TaHoma classic and TaHoma app). But you can create scenes in Home app which include Somfy equipment!
When linked to a Connectivity kit, TaHoma app’s features are limited. The Connectivity kit does not allow programming. However, you can create them, under certain conditions, from your Voice Assistant’s app (with the use of an additional Voice Assistant).
Created by Somfy, TaHoma® has access to numerous items of motorised equipment that you can connect, unlike other brands from telecommunications operators or new companies. Somfy already has an "equipment base" with tried and tested skills in home automation. Major home care brands have partnered with SOMFY to produce the "TaHoma® Compatible" label (lighting, heating, security, sound etc.); so when you choose SOMFY's TaHoma® solution you choose scalability and a high degree of compatibility.
TaHoma® app enables to link between home equipment and devices using HomeKit* technology. This link is a direct local connection between the device used to control (TaHoma, TaHoma switch,TaHoma DIN Rail V2 and Connectivity Kit) and the equipment it controls.
This connection requires specific development with embedded software (therefore local) in each box.
Note: the usual compatibilities developed for TaHoma® with other service partners worked for the most part via the Cloud.
Go to the "…" menu, then "Preferences and notifications" and "Preferred default menu".
Now you can choose which menu you want to land on when opening your TaHoma app:
In addition to the Somfy heating controllers, TaHoma® is compatible with the major heating brands: Atlantic, Sauter, Hitachi, De Dietrich, Thermor, Danfoss, Honeywell and CIAT.
- Electric radiators. The connected radiators of our partners Atlantic, Thermor, Honeywell (Evohome range) and Sauter come integrated with io-homecontrol technology. Add your radiators in the TaHoma® app to adjust the temperature of your home room by room. Then select the desired heating mode (Eco, Comfort), whether you're at home or away.
- Heat pumps. Connect your heat pump to TaHoma® to remotely programme your heating or monitor your energy use. Ciat and De Dietrich are equipped with HomeConnect radio control (Xenea and G-Kub models) and the Diematic ISystem (HP Inverter model). The io-homecontrol technology is already integrated into these systems. Hitachi heat pumps work with TaHoma® using a gateway.
Please check the Tahoma partners page to know which systems are compatible.
The points to check before selecting a motorised system: 1. Is there a power supply at the spot you wish to install the motor? 2. Does the gate work properly? Does it open and close without needing to be forced? 3. The leafs should be made of wood, PVC or metal. 4. What is the size and weight of the leafs? 5. How much space is available to install the motor (side room)?
The Expert is bound by a last-standing relationship with Somfy and signs a professional quality charter detailing 10 commitments: 1. A team of specialists dedicated entirely to your project 2. A reception space near you to discover and test out the latest Somfy solutions 3. A custom analysis of your project with solutions adapted to your needs and your budget. 4. Stated timeframes are respected 5. A detailed quote, free and without commitment 6. Safe installation 7. Assistance with explaining how your installation operates 8. The guarantee of a well-maintained installation thanks to Somfy's stringent spare parts tracking 9. Follow-up to adapt your installations at your own pace and according to your needs 10. The quality assurance of a world leader.
1. By asking your professional installer for a detailed quote, which will specify the brand and reference of the motor. 2. By checking that a "Powered By Somfy" sticker appears on the installed product. This tells you that the product has been equipped with a Somfy motor by a manufacturer engaged in a close partnership with Somfy. 3. By checking the brand indicated on your equipment’s remote control.
Opt for TaHoma® Bee if you are looking for an evolutive solution to start connecting few equipment such as rolling shutters or blinds which will allow you to progressively add new Somfy devices such as motion detectors, opening sensors, lighting dimmers and climate controls etc. If you only need to connect your window equipment (curtains, blinds, screens, shutters …), opt for Connexoon Window RTS.
TaHoma® Bee: All Somfy radio RTS products, and zigbee motors and devices are compatible with TaHoma® Bee smart home box. If you are equipped with wired motorisations, add a Somfy radio RTS receiver to manage them with your box. Connexoon Window RTS: Connexoon box works with the Somfy Radio RTS motors and devices. Once the box has been set up, you will need to download Connexoon Window RTS app. Review the full list of Somfy radio RTS compatible equipment (click link).
The points to check before selecting an alarm system: 1. Your home’s surface area and type (house, apartment, the amount of floors). These are essential elements to consider when choosing your alarm. 2. A Wi-Fi connection for receiving alerts on your smartphone if a problem arises. 3. If you have a garden, think about complementing your alarm system with motion detectors or an outdoor camera.
The points to check before selecting a motorised system: 1. What type of external screens do you prefer? Two options: choose between a standard external screen or a Zip screen. Zip screens offer real advantages: a perfectly tight fabric, greater wind resistance and total darkness. 2. What is the angle of your wall? Motorised systems for external screens can only be installed on perfectly straight walls ( 180° angle). 3. What quality of fabric do you need? Certain criteria will determine which product is right for you: UV and weather resistance, easy maintenance, etc.
The points to check before selecting a motorised system: 1. What type of shutter drive system should you select? On the inside or outside? 2. What type of installation should you select? Mounted on the outside wall, embedded in the wall or built into the lintel? 3. Where is the power supply located? To the left or right (seen from inside)? 4. For installing a solar-powered solution, consult a professional!
TaHoma® is a solution that lets you control connected equipment in your home. It is a companion which helps you manage your connected equipment every day (lighting, doors and windows etc.) that you can control from home or on the move, using your mobile devices or your computer.
Three types of detectors are installed with different detection levels. Everything is in place so that your pet can move around freely without interfering with TaHoma® and your connected equipment.
You will save time and money and make your house safer. Time, because you will no longer need to raise and lower all your roller shutters by hand one by one. Money, because you will make considerable energy savings through the automated control of openings according to weather conditions. You also gain on the security front. Even when going out for a short time, you will no longer hesitate to close your shutters, because you can do it with a single "click" on your remote control or from your smartphone. What's more, with automation, you can activate your roller shutters to simulate your presence