Somfy and Insolroll: World leaders and partners in shade motorization
Insolroll has specialized in roller shade motorization since 1986 and partnered with world shade motorization leader Somfy for decades. We’re proud to manufacture exceptional quality interior and exterior shades with quiet Somfy motors and the full complement of Somfy RTS controls.
Insolroll offers Somfy motorization solutions for new construction and retrofit applications as well as control scenarios from the simple to the sublime.
- Somfy Wireless Battery Motors: Motorized Insolroll shades for retrofit applications and difficult-to-wire locations; powerful motors with no electrician needed.
Learn about our convenient solar charging option - Somfy Wired AC motors: Motorized Insolroll shades for new construction, home-automation systems, and commercial building controls.
Learn about our UL-Listed Insolroll shade systems - Somfy Exterior Shade Motors: Motorized Insolroll Oasis patio and insect shades
Learn about our solar-powered patio shades
The benefits of Insolroll shades with Somfy motorization
Insolroll’s motorized shades can have a big impact on lifestyle whether you opt for a simple remote control system or integration with smart-home or home automation systems.
Convenience
Spend less time managing light, privacy, and window treatments. Spend more time living your life.
Safety
Cord-free shade operation is the ultimate in safety for homes with children and pets.
Energy-Efficiency
Save energy, save money, live greener.
Voice Control
There’s nothing easier than using your voice to control. No remote or mobile device needed for hands-free control
Home Security
Automated shade movement, integration with other smart home systems, and scheduled closure for privacy make your home safer and more secure.
Create Your Best Lifestyle
Make your home your personal haven with light control that supports wellness and comfort.
Insolroll shades with Somfy motors
Solar Shades
Decorative Roller Shades
Custom Printed Shades
Dual Fabric Shades
Patio Shades
Insect Shades
Why Choose Window Shade & Patio Shade Products with Somfy Motorization?
From developing the first tubular motor in 1969 all the way to personalized smart-home automation today, Somfy has led the way in shade control innovation for over 50 years.
- Durability: High-quality motors made to last, with elegant designs and premium materials
- Energy-Efficiency: Save on energy costs with optimized control, timing, and programming
- Smart Integration: Motorized shades work together with your smart-home devices, home automation systems, and commercial building controls
Somfy TaHoma system for custom shade control
TaHoma switch gateway and app control
Together with the TaHoma app, the TaHoma switch allows you to control your shades with your existing smart-home devices:
- Mobile devices including iOS and Android
- Smart-home hub systems — control from anywhere!
- Amazon Echo Hub
- Google Home
- Apple Home Kit
- More
- Voice control devices
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Assistant
- Siri
- More
Apple iOS Mobile
Android OS Mobile
Amazon Echo Hub
Google Home Hub
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Google Assistant
TaHoma switch gateway and home automation system control
With the addition of a proprietary driver for a 3rd party home automation system, TaHoma switch and app allow you to create the ultimate in custom control, integrating your shade operation with other home systems including lighting, climate control, music, security, and more. Drivers available for Control4, Savant, Crestron, Brilliant, and more.
Somfy Shade Motorization FAQ
A: Motorized shades use no cords for operation, eliminating the possibility of a loop forming around a child’s or pet’s neck — a strangulation hazard. Insolroll also offers UL-Listed complete roller shade systems with Somfy motors, meeting the most stringent electrical safety standard of the Underwriters Laboratories. The whole shade is designed to work together for the ultimate in safety.
A: Motorized operation solves two common window treatment issues: out-of-reach and large, heavy shades and blinds. Shorter windows positioned high on your walls have no method of manual operation that is both safe and manageable. Manual operators left homeowners with a choice between fixed shades that stay down/closed all the time or leaving a window untreated and a way for heat, glare, and UV to enter your home.
Shades and blinds for large, wide, or tall windows can be extremely heavy and difficult to lift manually. Motorization offers operation at the touch of a button, tap of a phone, or a simple voice command.
A: Yes! Motorized shades and control options offer individualized solutions for individuals with limited strength, mobility or memory.
- Strength limitations: specific motors are designed to lift shades of all sizes with a simple push of a button on a remote, wall switch, phone or voice control device.
- Mobility limitations: controls can be set up to meet individualized needs, including handheld remote controls, wall-mounted wireless switches with larger buttons, automatic scheduled operation and hands-free voice control. Using a combination of these options allows creation of a shade operation system that meets the needs of all members of a household.
- Vision limitations: wall mounted wireless switches with large buttons remain in the same place and feature buttons that are easily identified by touch. Voice control offers the simplest, most convenient shade operation for visually impaired users.
- Vocal limitations: customized physical controls that meet a users individual needs. This may include control via smart p. hone or tablet, handheld remote controls or wall-mounted wireless switches
A: Somfy’s TaHoma switch and app control system offers several ways to enhance home security, which is the top reason consumers invest in a smart-home system
- Away scheduling: Set up an “Away” schedule for your shades and blinds to make it appear someone is home. Raise shades in the morning, lower at night, and add some variety in-between. Coordinate with other smart-home devices such as lighting, or whole-home automation systems in concert with music, lighting, and more. You’ll also be able to control your home’s window shades from anywhere in the world with a Wi-fi connection in case there’s a need to make a change.
- Daily privacy control: Create a “Night” schedule to lower window treatments for privacy when it gets dark, or a “Bedtime” scene that lowers all shades on your command. Let your scheduled operation handle weekdays and your “Bedtime” scene stay on-demand for weekends in case you want to take a nap!
A: Got your hands full? Use your voice to raise or lower window blinds without putting down a sleeping or fussy baby. Just speak the command to open shades in front of a sliding glass door when you’re carrying food out to the patio. Think of how many ways your daily life could be easier with voice control.
A: Yes! TaHoma integrates with popular smart-home hubs and voice control systems including:
- Google: Nest Hub and Assitant
- Amazon Echo hub and Alexa
- Apple HomeKit and Siri