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Blind & Awning Automation Plettenberg Bay

What motorised blind and awning options are available in Plettenberg Bay?

Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings is Somfy-accredited and installs motorised roller blinds, automated awnings, motorised shutters and smart home integration for Plettenberg Bay properties. Plett has the highest proportion of holiday and second homes on the Garden Route, making remote-controlled automation a practical requirement rather than an upgrade. Somfy motors replace manual chains and cranks with app, remote or sensor-driven operation. Automation specification depends on motor type, power supply, sensor requirements and the number of openings across the property. Incorrect motor sizing for blind width or awning weight causes operational strain and premature failure requiring professional specification for each installation.

A Plett property left closed for weeks between visits needs blinds and awnings that manage themselves. Sun sensors lower blinds before UV damages furniture and flooring. Wind sensors retract awnings before a storm tears the fabric. Rain sensors close louvre blades before the deck floods. All of this happens without anyone being there. And when you arrive on Friday evening, a single tap on the Somfy app opens the house.

Somfy Motorised Blinds

Somfy motors sit inside the roller tube, invisible once installed. Operation by wall switch, handheld remote or the TaHoma app. Group multiple blinds to operate together. Schedule morning opening and evening closing. Sun sensors on north-facing Plett windows lower blinds automatically when UV intensity peaks, protecting furnishings and reducing heat gain through summer.

Battery-powered motors suit retrofit installations in existing Plett properties. Hardwired motors suit new builds and renovations where wiring is routed during construction. Solar-powered motors serve outbuildings and garden structures without mains access. View the full Somfy range.

Automated Awnings

Retractable awnings with Somfy motors extend and retract at the touch of a button or automatically via wind and sun sensors. For Plett’s exposed coastal positions, wind sensors are essential. They retract folding-arm awnings before gusts damage the mechanism or fabric. Rain sensors close louvre awning blades to protect the space below. Automation turns a manual chore into invisible protection. See awning options for Plett.

Remote & Smart Home Control

Somfy TaHoma connects all motorised products to one app. Create scenes: “Arriving” opens blinds and extends awnings. “Leaving” closes everything and sets sensors to automatic. “Night” drops blockout blinds in bedrooms. Manage your Plett property from Johannesburg, Cape Town or anywhere with internet. Integration with Google Home, Alexa and Apple HomeKit adds voice control for when you are home.

Automation in Plett: Common Questions

Can I control my Plett blinds remotely?

Yes. Somfy TaHoma provides full app control from anywhere. Open, close, schedule and monitor all motorised blinds and awnings at your Plett property from your phone.

Can existing blinds in my Plett home be motorised?

Usually, yes. Battery-powered Somfy motors retrofit into most existing roller blind headrails. Duncan assesses compatibility during the site visit and recommends the most practical approach.

Will automation protect my awning from storm damage?

Wind sensors detect gusts above a set threshold and automatically retract retractable awnings before damage occurs. This protection operates whether you are at the property or not. Essential for Plett’s exposed coastal positions.

What else do you install in Plettenberg Bay?

Indoor blinds, outdoor blinds, shutters, awnings, shadeports and screens. Automation can be added to most products.