somfy B09KW92DBL hue TaHoma Hub Smart Gateway for RTS User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: somfy

Table of Contents

OVERVIEW
SETUP
APPENDIX
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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somfy B09KW92DBL hue TaHoma Hub Smart Gateway for RTS User Guide

OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

The Somfy Organization strength has been demonstrated with 50 years of experience in motorization. Leading the shading industry with innovation and modernization solutions for homes and commercial buildings. Offering the widest range of strong, quiet motors and controls for all types of applications and technologies.

Who is this Guide for?

This guide is aimed at providing support and guidance to homeowners, installers and dealers, achieving complete automation of Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) motors and the TaHoma® Smartphone and Tablet Interface.

What does this Guide contain?

The sections of this guide contain walkthroughs and methods of controlling RTS motors using the TaHoma® Smartphone and Tablet Interface as the bridge between Philips Hue and the Smart Shading by Somfy. This guide discusses the method of integration with Philips Hue. For advanced technical support contact: Somfy Technical Support US at 1-800-227-6639
technicalsupport_us@somfy.com

How to use this Guide?

This guide is designed as a reference manual. Use the table of contents, then follow along in the instruction.

RESOURCES &APPLICATIONS

Visit www.somfypro.com for the following guides:

Somfy TaHoma Smartphone and Tablet Interface Programming Guide
Somfy RTS Pocket Programming Guide

Subscribe to the Somfy YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/somfysystems

Visit the Google Play or iOS App Store for the Somfy TaHoma North America App:

Google Play Store

iOS App Store

Visit the Google Play or iOS App Store for the Philips Hue App:

Google Play Store

iOS App Store

SETUP

The Somfy TaHoma® Smartphone and Tablet Interface provides a single platform for Somfy RTS and future ecosystems with a wide range of interior and exterior applications. One TaHoma Interface supports up to 40 channels of RTS and 40 scenes with schedules. Install up to 10 interfaces as zone controllers to increase the RTS range and provide greater flexibility for larger projects.

Each TaHoma Interface is connected to WiFi or directly to the local area network by an optional ethernet adapter for IP Integration with third-party control systems. TaHoma® is compatible with the Somfy Synergy™ API.

Details of this controller and commissioning instruction is available in the Somfy TaHoma Smartphone and Tablet Interface Programming Guide.

SMART PHONE& TABLET REQUIREMENTS

The TaHoma app is compatible with the following operating systems and software versions:
IOS 8.0+
Android 6.0+

CONNECTIONS &INDICATORS

CONNECTION

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

A fully operational TaHoma system is required prior to Philips Hue Integration. Each TaHoma Interface supports up to 40 channels of RTS.
RTS devices programmed to an RTS channel will only receive commands from the associated TaHoma Interface. Interfaces must be
placed within 25-35’ of the RTS devices they control.

Confirm with Shade Commissioning Agent that the TaHoma Interface firmware is up to date
Confirm that Philips Hue is powered on and connected to a network with internet with at least one Philips Hue Device

CONNECT PHILIPS HUE TO TAHOMA

From the TaHoma North America App SELECT the three dots on the bottom right-hand corner
From the menu, SELECT “Third-Party Integration”
From the Third-Party Integrations menu, SELECT “Philips Hue”
SELECT “Search”
After the “Philips Hue bridge found!” message appears, press the push-link button on the Hue Bridge, then SELECT “Connect”
After the “Congratulations!” message appears, SELECT “Connect”

Philips Hue & TaHoma accounts are now connected.

DISCOVER PHILIPS HUE DEVICES IN TAHOMA

Discover Philips Hue Devices that have been added to the Philips Hue App. Be sure to have at least one device paired before proceeding. From the Philips Hue App, ensure the light devices are connected and using the same internet network as the TaHoma Interface.

Under “Device Name”, name the Philips Bridge. Example: Guest Room
SELECT “Discover Devices” Discovered devices will now be listed
Once the devices have been discovered the following can be done:
- Edit – Rename the Philips Device or Test the
  discovered device
- Delete – Delete a Philips Device that does not need to be part of TaHoma Integration
SELECT “OK” to complete the discover process
Under the “Home” Screen in the TaHoma app, the discovered Philips Hue Device will be seen

Philips Hue devices have been discovered.
These devices can now be included in TaHoma Scenes and Schedules.

To remove Philips Hue Devices, please refer to REMOVE DEVICES OR BRIDGE section of this guide.

ADD DEVICES TO A ROOM –

SELECT the gear icon
SELECT “Edit”
SELECT the devices to be included to a room
SELECT “Save”

CREATE A SCENE IN TAHOMA

Scenes allow multiple devices to be controlled at once (Philips Hue Light Bulbs turn ON and RTS Motors go DOWN) Follow the steps below to create a scene:
Note: TaHoma support 40 Scenes with schedules

SELECT the Scene & Schedule icon
SELECT “+” at the top right-hand corner
SELECT an icon for the scene and name the scene Example: Goodnight
SELECT “Next”
SELECT a “Philips Hue Device” Example: Hue color Lamp1
SELECT “OFF” or “ON” and customize the Philips Hue Device by selecting a color and brightness
SELECT the “X” icon at the top right-hand corner
SELECT “Next”

Edit Scenes: SELECT the pencil icon to return to step 3

The first Scene is now created for Philips Hue.

Test the Scene by selecting “Goodnight”.

Go to the next page to create a schedule for the scene.

CREATE A SCHEDULE IN TAHOMA

Create a schedule to turn ON or OFF during a specific time and or day

ENABLE A SCHEDULE –

SELECT the Scene & Schedule icon
SELECT the Scene Clock icon
Enabled the Schedule at the top
SELECT a time for “At” and choose the days for the scene Schedules can be set for Sunrise and Sunset if required
SELECT “Save

The Schedule is now enabled.

DISABLE A SCHEDULE –

SELECT the Scene & Schedule icon
SELECT the Scene Clock icon
Disabled the Schedule at the top
SELECT “Save”

The Schedule is now disabled.

DELETE A SCENE IN TAHOMA

If a scene is no longer required, follow the steps below:

SELECT the Scene & Schedule icon
SELECT the trash bin icon next to the scene you would like to delete
SELECT “Yes

The Scene is now deleted

REMOVE PHILIPS HUE DEVICE or BRIDGE FROM TAHOMA

If a Philips Hue Device or Bridge is no longer required for Integration, follow the steps below:

REMOVE DEVICE –

In the TaHoma North America App SELECT the three dots on the bottom right-hand corner and choose “My Products”
SELECT “Other”
SELECT the Trash Bin next to the Philips device to be removed
SELECT “OK

The Philips Hue Device is now removed.

REMOVE BRIDGE –

In the TaHoma North America App SELECT the three dots on the bottom right-hand corner and choose “My Products”
SELECT “Other”
SELECT the Trash Bin next to the Philips Hue Bridge
SELECT “OK”

The Philips Hue Bridge is now removed.

APPENDIX

[ APPENDIXA] AVAILABLE COMMANDS & ACTIONS

PHILIPS HUE DEVICE

ON	Turn ON a Philips Hue Device
OFF	Turn OFF a Philips Hue Device
Set Color	Change color of the Philips Hue Device
Increase/Decrease Brightness	Use the slider to increase and decrease the

brightness of a paired Philips Hue Device

[APPENDIX] CONTROL PHILIPS HUE DEVICES IN TAHOMA

Choose a Philips Hue Device to control
Example: “Hue color lamp 1”

SELECT “OFF” to turn the device off SELECT “ON” to turn the device on
Use the Slider to adjust the brightness of the Philips Hue Device
SELECT the bottom center color palette to adjust the color of the Philips Hue Device

Available Options:

Light Recipes – Energize, reading, concentrate and relax
Color options – Choose from a variety of colors
White Light – Choose from warm to daylight colors

ABOUT SOMFY

SOMFY® has been improving everyday life for more than 270 million people by designing and manufacturing intelligent motorization solutions for interior window coverings and exterior solar protections. Somfy innovates to automate and connect shades, blinds, draperies, awnings, rolling shutters, exterior screens & pergolas for commercial and residential buildings in 58 countries across the globe. With 170+ million motors produced over the last half century, Somfy is committed to creating reliable and sustainable solutions that promote the best way of living and well-being for all.