Make the most of your retractable awning: motorize it!

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Make the most of your retractable awning: motorize it!

The advantages of motorization
How does it work?

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Motorize your Retractable Awnings

 

Enjoy sun and shade with automated retractable awnings – And let Somfy take control

Motorized retractable awnings powered by Somfy are an excellent way to bring life to your deck or patio.


Extend outdoor living space – Enhance lifestyle and comfort - Increase energy savings - Find protection from the sunPreserve your awning: All at the touch of a button.


Imagine extending your retractable awning effortlessly from inside your home or while you’re already outside, so your deck or patio is a comfortable, shaded place, where you can spend more time enjoying life. It’s so easy, it’s Somfy!


Somfy offers reliable and flexible solutions for retractable awnings that are easy to use and simple to install. Somfy’s wide range of motors and controls feature Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) which provides awning users with new, simple and innovative operating functions that can be adapted to any lifestyle.


Smart homes which have long been portrayed as a popular concept are fast becoming a reality. Somfy offers many products that allow you to use third party systems to streamline the control of motorized window covering , integrated lighting, home entertainment, security and heating and cooling systems all with one control. Additionally, software is readily available to enable remote control from the internet, so that you can easily control motorized window coverings even if you are away from home.


Somfy currently has partnerships with many of leading control companies including Crestron, Vantage and Lite Touch among many others.

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Make the most of your retractable awning: motorize it!

It was a good idea to motorize my retractable awning because …

Motorized my Awning by Somfy

Brian, Colts Neck, NJ

"Motorize my awning was a good idea because I said good bye to opening and closing your awning with a crank handle: all it takes is a single push of the button on the remote without leaving my chair! And what's more, the awning operates effortlessly.”

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You want to motorize your awning? All Awnings can be motorized with Somfy's solutions!

There are 4 main types of patio awning:

Standard Awnings
Standard Awnings

In a Standard Awning system the fabric is exposed to the elements. It is often placed under the overhang of a roof to prevent damage from environmental elements.

Semi-cassette awnings
Semi-cassette awnings

A Semi-cassette Awning is composed of a Standard Awning that is encompassed by a cassette that completely covers the fabric. The fabric rolls up inside the cassette which protects it against UV rays, humidity and other environmental elements. The awning arms remain outside when the awning is retracted.

 
Cassette Awnings
Cassette Awnings

A Cassette Awning is composed of a Standard Awning that is encompassed by a cassette system offering complete system protection. When closed, the fabric rolls up inside the cassette, which protects it against UV rays, humidity and other environmental elements. The awning arms also fully retract back into the awning cassette.

Window Awnings
Window Awnings

Window Awnings typically mount to a glass façade or a fixed structure.

 

The benefits of a patio awning powered by a Somfy motor

In addition to all the lifestyle benefits that awning automation brings to users, Somfy motorization also works to protect awning components and fabric.

Smooth docking - Awnings
Smooth docking

Somfy motors are designed to slow down at the point of full closure, protecting the system.

Perfect closure - Awnings
Perfect closure

Somfy motors are designed to ensure that cassettes are sealed shut every time.

 
Fabric protection - Awnings
Fabric protection

Somfy motors release awning fabric upon closure, eliminating fabric stress and tension. When fully opened, the motor ensures that the fabric tension is at just the right level to provide optimal performance and a visually striking appearance.

 
 
 

Perfectly taut fabric every time!

When fully opened, the motor ensures that the fabric tension is at just the right level to provide a visually striking appearance.


Remote control, weather sensors, heating, lighting... Create the ultimate deck!

Motor Range
>Sunea™ RTS CMO - Awnings

Sunea™ RTS CMO... One motor, All the Benefits

Somfy’s Sunea™ motor is the most advanced and innovative motor for cassette, semi-cassette and standard awnings and offers:

Manual override - AwningsManual override
Built-in Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) - AwningsBuilt-in Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS)
Simplified setting capability with torque sensing limits - AwningsSimplified setting capability with torque sensing limits
 

Remote Control
Telis 4 Soliris Patio RTS - Awnings

Telis 4 Soliris Patio RTS

Four channel remote control + wind / sunprotection control - AwningsFour channel remote control + wind / sunprotection control
One remote control can operate the awning, heater, and sun sensor - AwningsOne remote control can operate the awning, heater, and sun sensor
Shock and water resistant - AwningsShock and water resistant
DecoFlex WireFree™ RTS 5 Wall Switch - Awnings

DecoFlex WireFree™ RTS 5 Wall Switch

Personalized control of awnings and outdoor accessories - AwningsPersonalized control of awnings and outdoor accessories
Available in 1,2,3,4 or 5 channel versions - AwningsAvailable in 1,2,3,4 or 5 channel versions
Choose from three colors - white, ivory or black - AwningsChoose from three colors - white, ivory or black
Battery powered wall switch for simple installation - AwningsBattery powered wall switch for simple installation
 

Options
Eolis 3D WireFree™ RTS - Awnings

Eolis 3D WireFree™ RTS

Installed discreetly on the end of the front bar - AwningsInstalled discreetly on the end of the front bar
Easy wireless installation - AwningsEasy wireless installation
Automatically retracts the awning with the detection of wind generated movements - AwningsAutomatically retracts the awning with the detection of wind generated movements
Easy to program - AwningsEasy to program
Maintenance free, long life batteriesFour channel remote control + wind / sunprotection control - AwningsMaintenance free, long life batteriesFour channel remote control + wind / sunprotection control
Sunis WireFree™ RTS - Awnings

Sunis WireFree™ RTS

Solar powered sun sensor - AwningsSolar powered sun sensor
Easy wireless installation - AwningsEasy wireless installation
Automatically extends when the programmed sunlight threshold is reached - AwningsAutomatically extends when the programmed sunlight threshold is reached
Compact design allows for discreet mounting - AwningsCompact design allows for discreet mounting
Maintenance free - AwningsMaintenance free
Telis Soliris RTS remote recommended to control ON/OFF function - AwningsTelis Soliris RTS remote recommended to control ON/OFF function
 
Heater RTS - Awnings

Heater RTS

Turn infrared heat bar on and off with the same remote used to control an awning - AwningsTurn infrared heat bar on and off with the same remote used to control an awning
1500 watt - Awnings1500 watt
Mounts on tension bar with bracket for use under awning - AwningsMounts on tension bar with bracket for use under awning
Compatible with the Telis RTS range of transmitters and the DecoFlex WireFree™ RTS wall switches - AwningsCompatible with the Telis RTS range of transmitters and the DecoFlex WireFree™ RTS wall switches
Outdoor RTS Lighting Receiver - Awnings

Outdoor RTS Lighting Receiver

Control patio or deck lights with the same remote used for the awning - AwningsControl patio or deck lights with the same remote used for the awning
Controls incandescent, halogen lights or any outdoor device up to 500W - AwningsControls incandescent, halogen lights or any outdoor device up to 500W
Fully compatible with the Telis RTS range of transmitters and the DecoFlex WireFree™ RTS wall switches - AwningsFully compatible with the Telis RTS range of transmitters and the DecoFlex WireFree™ RTS wall switches
 
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Somfy, A Warranty of Quality

Somfy's motor and controls - Five year warranty

Somfy offers its professional customers (installers, manufacturers, resellers, etc.) a five-year warranty on its motors and controls, starting from the date of manufacture. This is offered in the context of conditions clearly set out for professionals. Ask your installer for details.

Somfy's motor and controls - Five year warranty

Somfy motors and controls comply with UL and CSA safety standards. Somfy is proud to have achieved ISO 9001 Certification in 1005 as well as safety approvals from Underwriters Laboratories and the Canadian Standard Association.

All products are sent through an extensive quality assurance process including testing in extreme environmental conditions, for electrostatic discharge, mechanical shock, and high life cyle. Somfy products have received 600 approvals in 40 countries.

 

Learn more about the Warranty of Quality Somfy