Somfy is a French company that produces motorized solutions for homes and buildings, including motorized blinds and shades, awnings, screens, shutters, and curtains. The company also offers smart home automation solutions that allow users to control their motorized products with a smartphone or through voice commands.
Founded in 1969 by a group of individuals interested in innovations in home automation
Introduced the first tubular motor for rolling shutters in 1970
Developed the first radio-controlled drive system for roller shutters in 1981
Acquired SIMU, a major actor in the European market of drives for shutters, in 2000
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Somfy offers a range of motorized blinds and shades that can be customized to fit any shape or size of window, and can be controlled using a smartphone or through voice commands.
Somfy offers a range of motorized retractable awnings that can be controlled using a smartphone or through voice commands, and can be customized to fit any outdoor space.
Somfy offers a range of smart home automation products and solutions that allow users to control their motorized products with a smartphone or through voice commands, as well as to automate other aspects of their home, such as lighting and temperature control.
Yes, Somfy products can be integrated with other smart home systems such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and IFTTT.
Somfy products are designed to be easy to install, and many can be installed without the need for professional installation.
Yes, Somfy offers retrofit solutions that make it easy to add motorization to existing window treatments.
Somfy products come with a limited warranty that varies depending on the product. Most products come with a 5-year limited warranty.
Somfy products can be controlled using a smartphone or through voice commands without the need for a hub or gateway, but some products may require a hub or gateway to access advanced features and integration with other smart home systems.