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Somfy Automation for Luxury Homes

Somfy motorisation for blinds, shutters and awnings, installed across the Garden Route since 2010. Silent motors, long-life components and smart home integration for coastal living.

Somfy accredited expertPreferred awning automation partner on the Garden Route

What does Somfy automation from Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings cover?

  1. Somfy motorisation for indoor blinds, outdoor blinds, awnings and louvre systems
  2. Smart controls for Garden Route homes: smartphone, schedules, remote access, wind and sun sensors
  3. Coastal durability and silent operation, proven in humidity, salt air and temperature swing since 2010
  4. Energy efficiency and light control automation
Subject
Somfy automation
Reviewed by
The Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings team
Updated
14 September 2026
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3 minutes

Somfy since 2010

Every automation project since opening in 2010 has run on Somfy.

Somfy motors and controls have proven reliable in coastal environments where humidity, salt air and temperature shifts wear out ordinary systems. Installations in Knysna, George, Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay show the long-term value of a brand with real engineering behind it. Families choose Somfy for convenience, beauty and control; from a single window to full-room automation, each solution is set up for the architecture, lifestyle and light of the home. For the full picture see the automation page and Somfy home automation on the Garden Route.

Smart blind and awning control from your smartphone

Open the blinds at sunrise. Retract the awning when the afternoon heat builds. Set a bedtime routine for the children.

Smooth, quiet automation with smartphone control, schedules and remote access, and wind sensors that retract awnings before a gust does the damage. Motorisation is installed for:

Roller blinds

Including duo and double roller blinds.

Venetian and vertical blinds

Awnings and patio systems

With Somfy wind sensors as standard on retractable awnings.

Outdoor weather blinds

Including Ziptrak.

Every system is programmed on site so the home feels effortless from day one.

Somfy automation for coastal living

Garden Route homes are built around light and views. Somfy lets you use both without losing comfort.

Precise daylight control and silent movement keep interiors cool, furniture protected and privacy intact. Automated blinds earn their place on double-volume windows, high openings, wide sliders and busy family homes. We supply every part of a Somfy installation: motors, remotes, wall modules, sensors and smart-home integration, with a clean installation, long-term support and service. More in Insights, including how automated blinds support children’s sleep routines and protect coastal homes from glare and UV.

2010Somfy on every project since
5yrSomfy motor warranty
Garden RouteInstalled by our team

Questions buyers ask about Somfy automation

Can Somfy control both blinds and awnings?

Yes. Somfy motors and controllers work with indoor blinds, outdoor blinds and all types of awnings.

Is Somfy compatible with smart home systems?

Yes. Somfy integrates with smart home platforms and app-based control for remote access and scheduling.

Are automated blinds safe for children?

Yes. Motorisation removes cords and chains from reach, with quiet operation that suits bedtime routines.

How long do Somfy motors last?

Somfy motors have an excellent lifespan in coastal conditions and carry a 5-year manufacturer warranty on motors, controls and wind sensors.

05   Book a consultation

Automation, specified on site.

WhatsApp Duncan on 079 523 5407 or book a consultation for Garden Route automation. Indoor roller blind motorisation is also available nationwide on the online shop.

Garden Route installationsKnysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Sedgefield, Wilderness and Mossel Bay.

Further reading on Somfy automation

Content reviewed by the Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings team.

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