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Somfy

Integrate Somfy smart shades to the Brilliant to control your window coverings, awnings, screens and rolling shutters.

Key Experiences

Shade Control

Open, close, or tilt your Somfy shades using your Brilliant Control, Brilliant dimmer switch or mobile app

Scenes and Routines

Use Brilliant’s sunset/sunrise feature to automatically open or close your shades.

Slider Mapping and Gestures

Map or create a gesture on your Control or Dimmer Switch sliders to open/close your shades

Shade Control

Open, close, or tilt your Somfy shades using your Brilliant Control, Brilliant dimmer switch or mobile app

Scenes and Routines

Use Brilliant’s sunset/sunrise feature to automatically open or close your shades.

Slider Mapping and Gestures

Map or create a gesture on your Control or Dimmer Switch sliders to open/close your shades

Supported Devices

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Tahoma Hub

Sonesse® 506S2 RTS

Glydea® Ultra 60 Motor RTS

Sonesse® 30 WireFree  RTS (Li-ion)

Sonesse 506S2 RTS RH

Roll Up 28 WireFree™ RTS V2 (External Battery)

Sonesse® 510S2 RTS

Sonesse 510S2 RTS RH

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Brilliant Integrate with Somfy?

Brilliant connects to Somfy TaHoma and allows you to control shades and smart plugs in the following ways:

Open & Close shades

Tilt shades Up & Down (Only available for Shades that Tilt)

Set shades to "My" Position

Set shades to a specific level (Zigbee Only)

Add shades to a SceneAdd shades to Slider Settings (Zigbee Only & Brilliant Control Only)

Add shades to Gesture Settings

Turn a smart plug On & Off

Set a smart plug to control a Light

Add a smart plug to a Scene

How to set up Somfy on your Brilliant Control(s)?

Before connecting Somfy to Brilliant, please ensure that you have first set up your Somfy TaHoma Gateway using the Somfy TaHoma mobile app. The shades you would like to add to Brilliant should be linked to the Somfy TaHoma Gateway.

Make sure your Somfy TaHoma Gateway is connected to the same internet as your Brilliant

Go to your Brilliant Control and tap "Add Device" on the bottom tray

Tap "Somfy"

Follow prompts to connect Somfy to Brilliant

Note: If you have multiple TaHoma Gateways, Brilliant will automatically select one. If you would like to connect a different TaHoma Gateway, please reach out to our support team.

Once you have enabled the Brilliant integration on the Somfy TaHoma app, go back to your Brilliant Control to finish the setup.

Do Somfy Shade Groups work on Brilliant?

Somfy Shade Groups can be used to control multiple shades at once. As you control your Somfy Shade Group, please note the following experiences:

For Zigbee Motors, moving individual sliders within a group will NOT update the group slider.

How do I know if my Somfy shades work with Brilliant?

If your Somfy shade connects using Somfy Tahoma Gateway, your Somfy is compatible with your Brilliant Control Panels. You can read more about the Somfy Tahoma system here and learn more about RTS and Zigbee Motors here

How do I know if my Somfy shades work with Brilliant?

If your Somfy shades need a TaHoma Gateway to connect to, Brilliant will be able to connect to Somfy shades.

The Somfy TaHoma Gateway supports two types of motors - RTS & Zigbee.

The type of motor you have in your home will determine the type of experience you have with your Brilliant Control and mobile app.

What is the difference between RTS Motors and Zigbee Motors?

If you have Zigbee motors connected to your TaHoma Gateway, you will be able to:

Open & Close shades
Set shades to "My" Position
Set shades to a specific level
Add shades to a Scene
Add shades to Slider Settings (Brilliant Control Only)
Add shades to Gesture Settings

If you have RTS motors connected to your TaHoma Gateway, you will be able to:

Open & Close shades
Tilt shades Up & Down (Only available for Shades that Tilt)
Set shades to "My" Position
Add shades to a Scene
Add shades to Gesture Settings

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What Benefits Do Smart Window Shades With Somfy Automation Bring to Your Home?

Automated shading: Control window shades with schedules or app commands
Light and privacy control: Adjust shades to manage natural light and privacy levels
Integration: Sync shades with lights, thermostats, and other smart devices
Remote access: Open or close shades from anywhere via smartphone or tablet
Energy efficiency: Reduce heating and cooling costs by controlling sunlight
Scene creation: Combine shade movement with lighting and other automation
Easy installation: Compatible with standard window treatments and smart hubs