Somfy Home Automation for Garden Route Homes
Somfy home automation brings effortless control of blinds and awnings. Installed by Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings® for more than 15 years serving the Garden Route.
Somfy Home Automation with Custom Blinds
Somfy home automation is trusted worldwide, bringing innovative motorisation to more than 100 million homes. Founded in France in 1969, Somfy has become a global leader in smart home solutions. Their research centres and design teams are dedicated to energy efficiency, security and comfort.
We integrate Somfy South Africa motors with our premium blinds and awnings, designed for coastal conditions from George to Plettenberg Bay. Quiet, reliable and fully smart home ready.
Browse our Automation Hub or test finishes in the Product Visualiser. With Somfy home automation, you can connect lighting, heating, security and more, creating a complete smart living environment.
Somfy Smart Blinds
Effortless light, privacy and comfort
From roller to outdoor blinds we pair Somfy Sonesse and Glydea motors with scenes and schedules that match your day.
- Automated sunrise and sunset routines
- Control via app, remote or voice
- Battery and solar retrofit options
- Energy aware shading for heat and glare
Somfy home automation ensures every blind is quiet, precise and reliable, improving energy performance and lifestyle comfort.
Somfy Ecosystem and Controls
Protocols, sensors and scenes
- Protocols: Somfy RTS and io homecontrol for reliable wireless performance and feedback control
- Controls: Remotes and wall keypads, app control via TaHoma, and voice assistants
- Sensors: Sun, wind and rain sensors to adjust shading and protect awnings
- Power: Mains, battery and solar options for new builds and retrofits
- Scenes: Morning open, movie night dim, braai time terrace shade
Somfy home automation technology works seamlessly across different products, ensuring full integration and long term reliability.
Smart Awnings
Outdoor living perfected
Somfy home automation extends outdoors, making terraces and patios more liveable. Automated awnings respond to sun and wind, giving shade when needed and protecting themselves when conditions change.
| Feature | Manual | Somfy Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Operation | Crank handle | One touch app or remote |
| Wind and sun | Manual monitoring | Auto retract and sun tracking |
| Integration | None | Scenes and voice control |
Explore awnings and outdoor weather blinds.
TaHoma Smart Hub
The TaHoma hub is the heart of Somfy home automation. It orchestrates blinds and awnings with more than 300 compatible devices. Build morning, entertaining and away from home scenes with a tap.
- Remote access and notifications
- Energy monitoring and optimisation
- Works with leading voice assistants
- Control your home via smartphone, tablet or smartwatch
From our founder Duncan: At Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings® we have proudly partnered with Somfy to bring world class home automation to Garden Route homes. With more than fifteen years of local service, we ensure each install is tuned to our coastal climate and your lifestyle.
