sOmfy 1811731 Tahoma RTS/ZigBee Smartphone and Tablet Interface User Guide

: June 6, 2024
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INTEGRATION GUIDE
INTEGRATION for TAHOMA® RTS

VERSION 1.0 | NOVEMBER 2021 | Prepared by PROJECT SERVICES

INTRODUCTION

The Somfy Organization’s strength has been demonstrated with 50 years of experience in motorization.
As leaders in the shading industry with innovative and modern solutions for homes and commercial buildings, Somfy offers 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 Alarm.com homeowners, installers, and dealers for achieving complete automation of Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) motors and 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 Alarm.com and Smart Shading by Somfy.
For questions or assistance please contact technical support: (800) 22-SOMFY (76639)
technicalsupport_us@somfy.com
How should this Guide be used?
This guide is intended to be used as a reference manual.

OVERVIEW

DESCRIPTION

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 TaHoma Interfaces as zone controllers to increase the RTS range
The TaHoma Interfaces 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 TaHoma Ethernet Adaptor for IP Integration with third- party control systems. TaHoma is compatible with the Somfy Synergy™ API.
Details of this controller and commissioning instructions are available in the Somfy TaHoma Smartphone and Tablet Interface Programming Guide.

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 latest version of the Somfy TaHoma North America App:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tahoma-north-america/id1437975616
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.somfy.beecon&hl=en_CA&gl=US

Visit the Google Play or iOS App Store for the latest version of the Alarm.com App:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alarm.alarmmobile.android&hl=en_CA&gl=US
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alarm-com/id315010649

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The TaHoma app is compatible with the following operating systems and software versions:
IOS 11.0+
Android 7.0+

INSTALLATION

CONNECTIONS & INDICATORS

SYSTEM PREPARATION

SOMFYSYSTEM

A fully operational TaHoma system is required prior to Alarm.com programming. 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
Must have one Alarm.com account per TaHoma system or project

ALARM.COM SYSTEM

A fully operational Alarm.com system is required prior to TaHoma integration.

Confirm that Alarm.com is powered on and connected to a network with an internet
Confirm Alarm.com IOS/Android application is up to date

SETUP

LINK TAHOMA TO ALARM.COM

To enable scenes and motor control from the Alarm.com app, follow the steps below:
Open the Alarm.com App and login to the account.

SELECT “Menu” icon
SELECT “Add Device”
SELECT “Shade and Shutter”
SELECT “Somfy Tahoma Smart Shade Interface”
SELECT “NEXT”
Enter the Tahoma Login credentials used to register during TaHoma programming
SELECT “LOG IN”
SELECT “YES” to authorize Alarm.com access to the Somfy account
SELECT “CONTINUE”
SELECT “Done”

CONTROL TAHOMA DEVICES

To Open or Close RTS shades, follow the steps below:
Alarm.com does not show shade status because Somfy RTS motors do not report positional feedback.
This integration does not support a Stop command or a “my” position command for RTS motors.

SELECT “Menu” icon
SELECT “Shades”
SELECT the “Open” or “Close” icon

CREATE SCENES

Scenes allow multiple devices to be controlled with various actions. To create scenes, follow the steps below:

SELECT “Menu” icon
SELECT “Scenes”
SELECT “+” icon
SELECT “Change Icon” to change the scene’s icon
ENTER a name for the scene
Example: Good Morning
SELECT “Add +” to add devices to the scene
SELECT “Shades”
SELECT the RTS shade to be added to the scene
SELECT “Next”
SELECT the “Open” or “Close” icon to set the desired command for the scene
SELECT “Done”
SELECT “Add +” to add more devices to the scene
SELECT “Save” when complete

TEST SCENES

To test scenes, follow the steps below:

SELECT a scene from the Scenes list
Example: Good Morning
SELECT “RUN” to test the scene

EDIT OR DELETE SCENES

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

SELECT “Menu” icon
SELECT “Scenes”
SELECT the scene to edit or delete
SELECT “Edit” to edit or delete the scene
To edit the scene, refer to Create Scene section steps 4-10
SELECT “Delete Scene” to delete the scene
SELECT “Delete” to confirm deletion

UNLINK TAHOMA FROM ALARM.COM

If Alarm.com integration is no longer required, follow the steps below:
Unlinking TaHoma from Alarm.com will remove all devices. Devices that were part of the scenes will also be removed.
If relinking TaHoma, devices will need to be added back into the scenes.

SELECT “Menu” icon
SELECT “Add Device”
SELECT “Shade and Shutter”
SELECT “Somfy Tahoma Smart Shade Interface”
SELECT “NEXT”
SELECT “UNLINK ACCOUNT”

To add a Shortcut Widget for an Alarm.com Scene in an IOS device, follow the steps below:
Shortcut Widget for IOS devices can be accessed in the “Today View.” The Shortcut Widget can be pressed to trigger a scene.

SELECT “Menu” icon
SELECT “App Settings”
SELECT “Siri Shortcuts”
SELECT “+” next to the scene to create a Shortcut
SELECT “Done”
Go to “Today View” on the IOS device, swipe right from the left edge of the Home Screen or Lock Screen
SELECT “Edit”
SELECT “+” icon
SELECT “Shortcuts”
SELECT “Add Widget”
Example: “Run Good Morning Scene”
SELECT “Done”

To add an Alarm.com Widget in Android, follow the steps below:
Alarm.com Widget can be added on an Android device home screen as a quick way to trigger scenes.

On the Home screen, PRESS & HOLD on an empty space
SELECT “Widgets”
ENTER alarm.com into the Search field
SELECT the desired scene from the list
Example: Good Morning
SELECT “Add”
MOVE the widget to the Home screen
SELECT the Widget to run the scene

APPENDIX

[APPENDIX A] AVAILABLE COMMANDS & ACTIONS

TAHOMA RTS COMMANDS

Open| Moves blind to the fully open position
Close| Moves blind to the fully closed position

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 protection. 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.

FOR QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT: (800) 22-SOMFY (76639)
technicalsupport_us@somfy.com

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