Somfy, a manufacturer of tubular motors for smart window coverings and exterior solar protections, has worked with the Sinclair Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas to create the first truly connected building in North America. This hotel of the future contains Somfy’s products, including 500 Power over Ethernet (PoE) gateways and close to 650 motors for both shades and draperies. At a time when wellness concerns are top-of-mind for travelers, motorized shades and other automations allow for low-touch surfaces as well as smart rooms that adapt to occupants’ needs.
The first smart hotel features over 7,000 endpoints connected with ethernet cables and low-voltage power, including Somfy-powered motorized window coverings, along with lighting, shower controls, in-mirror infotainment, in-room fridges and much more. All of these intelligent features come together with concentrated controls, allowing guests to personalize their in-room environment with relatively few surfaces to touch.
In combination with Igor, a Somfy partner, and several other leading technology collaborators, this data-centric luxury hotel creates a personalized experience for guests while providing the hotel with energy-saving information and automation. PoE technology like Igor’s Nexos connects the hotel’s automation systems, from window coverings to lighting and more.
“Automated window coverings enhance the guest experience and promote wellness, while saving the owner energy,” said Ty Saville, Somfy North America’s Business and New Housing & Commercial Solutions Manager. “Somfy is excited to be an integral part of the ecosystem of this futuristic hotel.”
Guests can customize and personalize their stays in the first all-digital hotel without touching multiple surfaces around the room. Custom in-room scenes can move shades and draperies, change lighting, and connect to other devices to create the ideal atmosphere. PoE technology from Somfy and partner Igor makes it simple to control the natural and artificial lighting from a centralized point of control, so guests can soak in some Vitamin D or turn the lights down for a romantic night in enjoying room service.
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