PHILIPS B09KW92DBL Tahoma RTS Smart Home Gateway for Blinds User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Philips
Table of Contents
PHILIPS B09KW92DBL Tahoma RTS Smart Home Gateway for Blinds
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:
Visit the Google Play or iOS App Store for the Philips Hue App:
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.
- The TaHoma® Interface supports up to 40 RTS channels
- Install up to 10 interfaces as zone controllers to increase the RTS range
- The TaHoma® can support a maximum of 40 scenes with schedules per install
Each TaHoma Interface is connected to Wi-Fi or directly to the local area network by an optional Ethernet Adaptor 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 11.0+Android 7.0+
CONNECTIONS & INDIC ATORS
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
A fully operational TaHoma system is required prior to Philips Hue
Integration. The 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
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SELECT the Scene & Schedule icon
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SELECT “+” at the top right-hand corner
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SELECT an icon for the scene and name the scene
Example: Goodnight -
SELECT “Next”
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SELECT a “Philips Hue Device” Example: Hue color Lamp1
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SELECT “OFF” or “ON” and customize the Philips Hue Device by selecting a color and brightness
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SELECT the “X” icon at the top right-hand corner
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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
- ELECT “Yes”
The Scene is now deleted.
REMOVE PHILIPS HUE DE VICE 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
[APPENDIX A] 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 B] 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 PhilipsHue 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.
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