Interior blinds and curtains guide M O T O R S A N D A U T O M A T E D S Y S T E M S R A D I O T E C H N O L O G Y S O M F Y
M o t o r s a n d a u t o m a t e d s y s t e m s f o r i n t e r i o r b l i n d s a n d c u r t a i n s Let your décor enhance your well-being with Somfy Window coverings help to form the character of your décor as well as providing privacy and eliminating glare. When motorised and automated by Somfy, they will enhance your well-being for years to come. p. 4-5 Enhance your day-to-day comfort wave goodbye to pull cords and control your blinds and curtains with one easy touch of a button. p. 6 Adjust the amount of natural light using the scroll wheel on the remote control handset. p. 7 Keep cool and protect your furnishings from the sun s rays. Radio technology : is a must for effortlessly controlling your interior window coverings Somfy quality Radio Technology Somfy With over 10 million systems installed throughout the world, RTS is the industry standard for radio-controlled window covering solutions. With its mess-free installation, the system can be expanded to all your windows and doors. The system is easy to install and as there is no wiring between the control units and motors, your décor remains intact. Radio technology makes it easy to adapt the system at a later date so you can manage all motorised systems remotely (roller shutters, external Venetian blinds, patio awnings, garage door, gate, etc.). Somfy motors are designed and tested to withstand thousands of use cycles, even in the most difficult weather conditions. Before being installed in your home, each and every Somfy product is tested on the production line. Warranty Somfy products come year with a 5-year warranty for installers and manufacturers. 2
What you need to know about motorising window coverings All types of interior blinds can be motorised. Whatever type of blind you have, there is a Somfy solution to give you the convenience of motorisation. How is a motor installed? The motorised blind is installed in exactly the same was as a manual blind. The motor is installed out of sight in the blind headrail or roller tube. The system is very easy to configure and the blind can be used immediately. Roller blinds Venetian blinds Pleated / cellular Curtains Projection screen blinds Converting from manual to motorised is so easy! It is simple to motorise your blinds, curtains and projection screens without having to change everything or damaging your décor. Talk to your installer! The curtain simply hooks onto a rail on which the motor is installed. The motorised rail is designed to blend in with the décor. There is a choice of side or centre opening. A choice of two power solutions: Wireless motorisation: battery operated or with a discreet solar panel. Recommended for renovation projects or roller blinds, Venetian or fabric blinds. Standard motorisation: mains powered. Recommended for new installations, curtains, large blinds and home cinema screens. Somfy motors protect your window coverings. Clean Opening and closing your curtains electrically will ensure they remain pristine and free of finger marks. Long-lasting Your window coverings are operated gently and smoothly and do not become unhooked. The Touch Motion function on the curtain motor protects the mechanism if someone tries to open or close the curtain manually: the motor automatically takes over. Your window coverings can also be controlled by timers or sensors! Your blinds and curtains can be operated automatically: At a time set by you > using the timer. According to the weather > using internal and external sensors. Safe Child safety is enhanced by eliminating the need for pull cords. You will always be in control of your motorised automated system. THE SOMFY ADVANTAGE Reduced noise: Somfy motors are quiet. Silence is no longer a luxury. 3
M o t o r s a n d a u t o m a t e d s y s t e m s f o r i n t e r i o r b l i n d s a n d c u r t a i n s You can have all the benefits of motorised interior blinds and curtains Do away with pull cords. Just one push of a button is all it takes to close your curtains or adjust your blinds to maintain your privacy. Adjust your blinds effortlessly! You will sometimes be nearer to a window than to your remote handset but here too, Somfy provides the perfect solution with Smoove wall-mounted control units. Being wireless, they can be mounted exactly where you want them without damaging your walls. A long-life battery is all that is needed to power them. Smoove lets you operate your blinds intuitively and fluidly Remotely control one blind or a group of blinds by room Room control Smoove 1 RTS Smoove 1 Open/Close RTS THE SOMFY ADVANTAGE A wide choice of modules and frames to suit all décors. Four module finishes. Pure Shine Black Shine Silver Shine Red Light Choice of eight frames. Pure Silver Mat Silver Lounge Black Light Bamboo Amber Bamboo Walnut Cherry 4
Remotely control your blinds or curtains from the comfort of your sofa The Somfy remote control range is tailored to your needs whether you have a single blind in one room or several throughout your home. The remote control enables you to open and close the curtains or adjust your blinds without getting up. Remotely control one blind or a group of blinds by room Telis 1 RTS Telis 4 RTS Room remote control THE SOMFY ADVANTAGE The my button: set a favourite position and recall it at the touch of a button (e.g. roller blinds halfway down). Simple to programme and to modify. Got several blinds or curtains? Opt for the convenience of centralised control By touching just one button on the remote control, you can position your blinds how you want them and create intimate spaces. The centralised control unit lets you control several window coverings at a time with a single press of a button including ones that are hard to reach. Handy! Control all your blinds together or individually. Telis 16 RTS New! Home remote control 5
M o t o r s a n d a u t o m a t e d s y s t e m s f o r i n t e r i o r b l i n d s a n d c u r t a i n s You can have all the benefits of motorised interior blinds and curtains Accurately adjust the tilt of your Venetian blind slats with the remote control. Discreet reliable automatic devices will enhance your Adjust natural light with one touch of a button ideal for all settings. Eliminate glare on your TV screen and redirect bright sunlight by controlling your motorised Venetian blinds with one touch of a button. comfort without damaging your décor. Telis 1 Modulis RTS Telis 4 Modulis RTS Venetian remote control EXCLUSIVE TO SOMFY Adjust natural light levels simply and intuitively. The scroll wheel on Telis Modulis remote control handsets allows you to direct your Venetian blind slats with precision. With just one finger and without getting up from the sofa, you can adjust the amount of natural light and make full use of your Venetian blinds. 6
Keep your home cool and protect your furnishings, even when you are out Sun too bright? The sunlight sensor automatically closes sun protection devices without you having to lift a finger. This keeps your home cool and helps to maintain a pleasant temperature... saving you money on air conditioning! Handy when you are away from home! SOMFY RECOMMENDS For enhanced comfort and protection, Somfy recommends the automatic sun sensor system. Automate a window s sun protection Sunis Indoor WireFree TM RTS In summer, the blind or curtain is closed automatically once sunlight hits the window. In winter, the sensor can be easily disabled, leaving the blind open to make the most of the heat of the sun. Automate all the sun protection systems on the façade Sunis WireFree TM RTS Façade sun sensor. 100% self-contained: wireless and no batteries (photovoltaic). Can be fitted anywhere on the façade of the house. Sensitivity can be adjusted according to the season. Only works with a Telis Soliris remote control unit. + Telis Soliris RTS - Telis 4 Soliris RTS Operate one blind or a group of blinds and manage the sun function of the Sunis WireFree TM RTS sensor. Enable and disable the sun function. 7