All Articles Tagged Somfy Systems

Steven Castle | 10/26 07:56 AM, 0 Comments

Somfy Systems is bringing new light to motorized window treatments. Somfy has introduced its WireFree Solar Pack ($220) that uses renewable solar energy to prolong battery life for all WireFree motorized window coverings. Compatible with all WireFree motors, each WireFree Solar Pack kit includes a photovoltaic panel (PV), ‘Y’ harness connector and Ni-MH rechargeable battery and battery tube. Photovoltaics produce solar energy by converting solar radiation (sunlight) into direct electricity. The WireFree Solar Pack’s PV panel is mounted on the inside of the window opening and converts the sun’s light… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 07/06 12:25 PM, 0 Comments

The Z-Wave Alliance has announced the 500th Z-Wave certified product, a bridge controller from Somfy Systems. The milestone comes on the heels of the largest single installation of Z-Wave at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas with 65,000 devices. “This 500th certified product milestone is the result of a long history of innovation and customer focus, and is reflective of the high-quality, industry-leading brands Z-Wave brings to market,” says Raoul Wijgergangs, chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance. “Our broad portfolio has enabled Z-Wave to deliver market-leading home control solutions across multiple… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 03/02 11:15 AM, 0 Comments

We were impressed with the home automation engine driving the new Somfy Tahoma – a simple yet elegant system for integrating and controlling lights, thermostats and Somfy’s own motorized window treatments. Somfy didn’t create the system itself. The company makes motors and controls for window treatments, lifts and other motorized devices – not software. So when it came to creating a whole-house control system focused on energy management, Somfy turned to a sleeper of a developer called Bulogics. Bulogics has been around for more than five years, apparently finding its… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 03/01 09:59 AM, 0 Comments

Quick, which home technology gets you in the door with clients? Multiroom audio? Energy management? Universal remotes? Lighting control? How about motorized shades? Window coverings that rise and drop at the press of a button, and respond automatically to light and temperature sensors, will be the killer app for home control if Somfy has anything to do with it. A world leader in motorization for window coverings (and projection screens and lifts and more), Somfy has developed a whole-house control system that makes motorized shades a “core part, not an… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 12/15 09:48 AM, 1 Comment

Somfy, a leader in motorized window shades, is launching a complete home automation system for controlling shades, lighting, thermostats and more. When Lutron came out with a similar solution last year, the RadioRa 2, we called it a trifecta for energy management. Somfy calls it a home “energy triangle.” Targeted to the mass market, Somfy’s TaHomA (loosely translated: “Total Home Automation”) system allows users to remotely control their home technology, notably the three systems that can most contribute to energy savings: lights, thermostats and motorized shades. Window coverings are an… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 10/14 01:50 PM, 0 Comments

CE Pro's Jessica Camerato speaks with Steve Iommi of Somfy Systems at CEDIA Expo 2010 in Atlanta. View this story

Jason Knott | 08/02 06:47 AM, 0 Comments

About 90 percent of all U.S. homes are potential candidates for motorized window coverings. But only about 20 percent of all proposals from custom integrators include it, according to Steve Iommi of Somfy. Why? Half the hurdle is simply recognizing the sales opportunities. Here are 11 things to look for in the home that are prime sales opportunities for motorized window coverings: Hard-to-reach windows such as a bay window behind the kitchen sink or a high up (often large) window in a foyer or great room. (Sales Tip: “Do you… View this story