by Ryan Crist | Jun 8, 2021
Adding a new control is easy. Start with the control that operates the shade. If using a multi-channel control, select the channel that operates the shade. Press and hold the program button on the back of the remote until the shade jogs. Then, move to the control to...
by Ryan Crist | Jun 8, 2021
Whether you want to use a wall switch, an app, voice control or handheld remote, Somfy has a control option for you. You can use any combination of Somfy RTS controls. Mix and match remotes, wall switches, timers and sensors for up to 12 devices or channels per window...
by Ryan Crist | Jun 8, 2021
Typically, Li-ion motors will last a year before needing a recharge. However, factors such as shade size, shade weight and usage all play a part in how long the motor will last before needing to be recharged.
by Ryan Crist | Jun 8, 2021
Li-ion motors require 6 hours of charging to be fully charged.
by Ryan Crist | Jun 8, 2021
Yes. Somfy RTS motors will work with Alexa, IFTTT and Google Home/Assistant via IFTTT. Voice control will require a Somfy MyLink device.
by Ryan Crist | Jun 8, 2021
If you have RTS (Radio Technology Somfy) motors, you can integrate with the following third party systems: Savant, Crestron, Control4, Leviton, RTI, AMX, Wink, Samsung Smart Things, Elan, Vantage, Amazon Alexa, URC and Nexia. Additional components will be...
by Ryan Crist | Jun 8, 2021
Each battery wand requires 8 AA lithium batteries. To install the batteries, unscrew to cap and install the batteries as shown on the outside of the battery wand. Be sure you only use AA lithium batteries and do not combine old batteries with new.
by Ryan Crist | Jun 8, 2021
Since RTS is radio-based technology, you might wonder if your remotes or controls will interfere with other radio controlled products in your building or neighborhood. But there’s nothing to worry about. Somfy RTS technology utilizes a rolling code with 16 million...
by Ryan Crist | Jun 8, 2021
RTS is a radio technology that can communicate with motorized products reliably up to 20 feet and from up to 65 feet in optimal conditions. There is no need to point or aim the remote or control device at the window covering because RTS is omnidirectional. And Just...
by Ryan Crist | Jun 8, 2021
RTS stands for Radio Technology Somfy and is Somfy’s exclusive control platform enabling users to adjust motorized interior window coverings and motorized exterior products.