Somfy has announced it has officially joined the Q-SYS Technology Partner Program. The program enables software and hardware technology partners to create market-ready solutions that integrate seamlessly with Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform designed primarily for use in commercial AV environments.
As one of the largest manufacturers of motors for interior window coverings and exterior solar protection, Somfy can be found in some of the most widely recognized brands throughout the CI channel, including Hunter Douglas, Graber and many others.
To execute the Q-SYS CoLAB, Somfy announced it has also partnered with Roll-A-Shade, a company that provides commercial window shade solutions, installing nine fully-integrated shades using Somfy’s Sonesse ULTRA 50 DC RS485 motors, the SDN PowerConnect Surface-Mount Panel and the UAI+ Q-SYS plugin.
“This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for our business,” said Jason Hayes, Director of Business Development for Roll-A-Shade.
“The collaboration between Somfy, Roll-A-Shade and Q-SYS allows us to integrate fully into the Q-SYS platform. Adding control of intelligent shading systems, audio-video support, and automation, the UAI Plus Q-SYS plugin provides customers seamless control over the Somfy motorization system,” said Maryellen Oswald, Partnerships Manager at Somfy North America.
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According to Somfy, the Somfy Connect Universal Automation Interface (UAI) Plus plugin not only allows for commissioning and integration of Somfy Digital Network (SDN) Motors over (IP) and Ethernet, but customers can also use the UAI Plus Q-SYS plugin to control and automate, or manually adjust up to 40 individual motors or motor groups.
The UAI Plus plugin also includes easy setup, firmware updates over IP, automated reporting, and is easily integrated into Q-SYS Designer Software and can be monitored and managed with Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager.
Additionally, the plugin is compatible with the Somfy Synergy API and many popular home automation systems.
For attendees to ISE 2024, Q-SYS will be present at stand 2N300 and will also be demonstrating the Q-SYS platform in Demo Room F4.
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