sOmfy Smart Things Tahoma RTS Zigbee Smartphone Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
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INTEGRATION GUIDE
INTEGRATION for TAHOMA® RTS
OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The Somfy Organization strength has been demonstrated with 50 years of experience in motorization. As leaders in the shading industry with innovation and modernization 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 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
SmartThings and Smart Shading by Somfy.
This guide discusses the method of integration with SmartThings.
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.
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:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.somfy.beecon&hl=en_CA&gl=US
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tahoma-north-america/id1437975616
Visit the Google Play or iOS App Store for the following SmartThings App:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.oneconnect&hl=en_AU
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smartthings/id1222822904
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 are available in the Somfy TaHoma Smartphone and Tablet Interface Programming Guide.
SMARTPHONE & TABLET REQUIREMENTS
The SmartThings app is compatible with the following operating systems and
software versions:
IOS 11.0+
Android 7.0+
CONNECTIONS & INDICATORS
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
A fully operational TaHoma system is required prior to SmartThings
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 Samsung SmartThings account per TaHoma system or project
- Confirm that a SmartThings enabled hub is powered on and connected to a network with an internet
LINK TAHOMA TO SMARTTHINGS
To enable scene and automation control from the SmartThings app, follow the
steps below:
From the SmartThings App, ensure the correct account is enabled prior to
Linking TaHoma.
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From the Favorites Screen, SELECT the “+” icon
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SELECT “Device”
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SELECT the magnifying glass to search for “Somfy” or SCROLL to find Somfy
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SELECT “Somfy,” SELECT “Window Treatment”
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SELECT “Somfy without SmartThings Hub”
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SELECT a Location and Room for the Somfy device
Add Somfy to any room or the room where TaHoma Interface is installed.
Discovered devices can be moved to the respective rooms later.
Example: “Bedroom 1”
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Enter the TaHoma Login credentials used to Register during TaHoma Programming
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SELECT “LOG IN”
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SELECT “YES” to authorize SmartThings access to the Somfy account
The display will
read, “Connection between SmartThings and TaHoma North America is successful.” -
SELECT “X” to finish the setup
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SELECT “Done”
TaHoma has been linked to SmartThings.
All paired devices in TaHoma will appear in the room initially selected.
To disconnect TaHoma North America refer to the Unlink TaHoma from the
SmartThings section of this Guide.
EDIT TAHOMA DEVICES
To make changes to linked devices, follow the steps below:
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SELECT the Device to edit, SELECT the Options icon from the top right corner
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SELECT “Edit” to:
• Change name of the device
• Change location or room of device
• Set as favorite
• Add device to Home screen
• Delete the device
A portal to Linked Services is located under each device’s edit menu, used to disconnect from Tacoma. -
SELECT “Save”
CONTROL TAHOMA DEVICES
To command RTS shades to Open or Close, follow the steps below:
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From the Devices screen, SELECT a Room, SELECT a Device
Example:
Room: Bedroom 2
Device: Bedroom blackouts -
SELECT a command to Open or Close the blind
SmartThings does not keep a record of last commands sent for Somfy RTS motors.
This integration does not allow a Stop command. If an RTS blind has an MY
position programmed, this can be triggered in a SmartThings Scene and/or
Automation by selecting Pause.
Pause command = MY Position.
CREATE SCENES
Scenes allow multiple devices to be controlled with various actions.
To trigger Scenes with the tap of a finger, follow the steps below:
TaHoma supports 40 Scenes with schedules.
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From the Favorites screen SELECT “+”
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SELECT “Scene”
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Enter a name for the Scene, SELECT “+” under Actions
Optional: Select “Change icon” to change the Scene’s icon -
SELECT “Control Devices,” SELECT the Device
Example: Bedroom blackouts -
SELECT “Next”
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SELECT “Curtain,” SELECT a Command:
• Open/Up
• Close/Down
• Pause/Stop -
SELECT “Run” to test the Scene
Optional: Set as favourite -
SELECT “Save”
The Scene has been created.
Set Scenes as a favorite by clicking the options icon and selecting the Scenes
to be favorited.
To add the Scene to an Automation, refer to the Create Automations section of
this Guide.
CREATE AUTOMATIONS
To trigger automations based on a set of conditions such as specific times, days of the week or when another device is activated (such as detecting motion or mobile presence), follow the steps below:
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From the Automation Screen, SELECT “+”
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SELECT “Add Automations”
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Under “If” SELECT “+” to choose conditions that will start the Automation
Multiple conditions can be added. Example: Time
• Specific time and day
• Period of time (a start and an end time)
• Any time (once per day)
• Sunrise or Sunset
3. SELECT “Save”
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Under “Then” SELECT “+” to choose what happens when conditions are met
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SELECT “Control devices”
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SELECT the device and set the command
Example: Bedroom blackouts(Close) -
SELECT “Save”
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Name the Automation, SELECT “OK”
Automations can be turned on and off anytime using the toggle button next to the Automation.
An Automation has been created.
DELETE SCENES OR AUTOMATION
If a Scene or Automation is no longer required, follow the steps below:
DELETE A SCENE 1)
- From the Automation Screen, SELECT the Options icon button from the top right corner
- SELECT “Delete”
- SELECT “-” next to the scene to be deleted
- SELECT “Delete”
DELETE AN AUTOMATION 1)
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From the Automation Screen, SELECT the
Options icon button from the top right corner -
SELECT “Delete”
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SELECT “-” next to the scene to be deleted
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SELECT “Delete”
The Scene or Automation has been deleted.
UNLINK TAHOMA FROM SMARTTHINGS
If SmartThings Integration is no longer required, follow the steps below:
Unlinking TaHoma from SmartThings will remove all devices. Devices that were
part of Scenes or Automation will also be removed.
If relinking TaHoma, devices will need to be added back into Scenes or
Automations.
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SELECT the Menu button from the bottom right corner
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SELECT the gear icon from the top right corner
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SELECT “Linked services”
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SELECT “TaHoma North America”
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SELECT “Delete Device”
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SELECT “Delete” to confirm
TaHoma North America has been unlinked.
APPENDIX
[APPENDIX A] AVAILABLE ACTIONS
TAHOMA RTS BLIND
Open/Raise| Moves blind to the fully open position
Close/Lower| Moves blind to the fully closed position
Pause| Moves blind to the MY position if programmed (Only triggered by a Scene
or Automation)
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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