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Everything you need to know!
Select the motorised system that’s right for you.
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There are several types of awnings capable of effectively protecting your patio:
1. Standard awnings. The articulated arms and fabric remain exposed when the awning is closed.
2. Cassette awnings. The articulated arms and fabric are protected from UV and moisture within a sealed cassette.
3. Semi-cassette awnings. Only the fabric is protected within the sealed cassette.
4. Awnings with a roll-up valance. Extra fabric is integrated into the outside bar holding the fabric. It provides protection when the sun is low in the sky. -
The points to check before selecting a motorised system:
1. Are the walls of your house in good enough condition to be able to support a solidly attached motorised system?
2. To extend the life of your fabric and protect it against bad weather, Somfy recommends you select an awning with a cassette.
3. Consider checking the frame strength. The frame’s arms should move in a fluid motion without twisting.
4. Make sure to get a quality fabric that is UV and weather resistant, and easy to maintain.
5. Consider installing weather sensors for your patio that automatically open and close your awnings.
TaHoma by Somfy app: control your connected home, anytime & anywhere
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- individually or as a group
- from home or away
- from the app or automaticallyTutorial: How to control your equipment with the TaHoma® app
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Check remotely your TaHoma® app to see if your home equipment is well closed.
For example, you will see the status as “on” or “off”, “open” or “closed” -
Use programming features that automatically trigger scenes:
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With the thermal comfort pre-set scene, optimise your comfort and make energy savings all year round by automating your solar protection.
TaHoma by Somfy app: control your connected home, anytime & anywhere
