SOMFY TAHOMA Manual

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 homeowners, installers, and dealers for achieving complete automation of Zigbee® and Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) motors with the TaHoma® switch.

What does this Guide contain?
The sections of this guide contain walkthroughs and methods of controlling Zigbee and RTS devices using the TaHoma® switch(es) as the bridge between IFTTT and Smart Shading by Somfy.
For questions or assistance please contact technical support:
(800) 22-SOMFY (76639)
Get answers to your questions from our Somfy FAQ page: www.somfysystems.com/en-us/support/faq Follow the steps to access Service & Support.

How should this Guide be used?
This guide is intended to be used as a reference manual.

OVERVIEW

The Somfy TaHoma® switch provides a single platform for Somfy Zigbee and RTS with a wide range of interior and exterior applications.

• The TaHoma system supports up to 60 Zigbee motors (max. 50 WireFree), 10 smart plugs, 15 remotes, and 40 channels of RTS
• Join up to 10 TaHoma switch hubs for multi-zone control (RTS only)
• The TaHoma system supports a maximum of 40 scenes with schedules per install Each TaHoma switch 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^TM API.

Details of this controller and commissioning instructions are available in the Somfy TaHoma pro Dealer Version Programming Guide.

RESOURCES & APPLICATIONS

Visit www.somfypro.com for the following guides:

• Somfy TaHoma pro Dealer Version Programming Guide
• Somfy RTS Pocket Programming Guide

Subscribe to the Somfy YouTube Channel
www.youtube.com/somfysystems

Visit Somfy U for all the training you need – your pace, your place
www.somfyu.com

Visit the Google Play or iOS App Store for the TaHoma by Somfy app:


SCAN ME

Visit the Google Play or iOS App Store for the IFTTT app:


Google Play Store

iOS App Store

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The TaHoma app is compatible with the following operating systems and software versions:
iOS Version: 15.0 or later
Android Version: 8.0 and up

INSTALLATION

BUTTONS & INDICATORS

WAKING THE MOTOR:
Ensure the motor has required power available.
Using a small paper clip or similar, BRIEFLY PRESS the Programming Button on the head of the motor
OR
PLUG IN the battery supply/charger.
The motor will jog (briefly move up and down), and the LED will illuminate GREEN for 2 seconds.
The LED will blink AMBER continuously during programming.

SYSTEM PREPARATION

SOMFY SYSTEM
A fully operational TaHoma system is required prior to IFTTT programming. The TaHoma system supports up to 60 Zigbee motors (max. 50 WireFree), 10 smart plugs, 15 remotes, and 40 channels of RTS.
RTS devices programmed to an RTS channel will only receive commands from the associated TaHoma switch hub. Hubs must be placed within 25-35' of the devices they control.

• Confirm with Shade Commissioning Agent that the TaHoma switch firmware is up to date
• Must have one IFTTT account per TaHoma system or project
  NOTE: Integration is limited to only controlling scenes created in the TaHoma system.

IFTTT SYSTEM
A fully operational IFTTT system is required prior to TaHoma integration.

• Confirm the IFTTT IOS/Android application is up to date
• Must have IFTTT credentials
• This guide is based on the Free Standard account for IFTTT (Maximum of 3 custom Applets)

SET UP

CONNECT IFTTT TO TAHOMA
To link IFTTT to TaHoma by Somfy app, follow the steps below.

1. DOWNLOAD & INSTALL the IFTTT app from the Google Play Store or IOS App Store
2. SIGN IN to the IFTTT app using an email address and password
3. SELECT "Explore"
   • Choose "Create" to get started with custom Applets, or choose "Explore" to connect and use any of the 12 premade Applets
     NOTE: Standard account allows 3 custom Applets. To create more than 3 Applets the IFTTT Pro Account is required. For more information visit: https://ifttt.com/plans.
4. ENTER TaHoma into the Search field, SELECT "TaHoma North America"
5. ENTER TaHoma Login credentials previously used to register during TaHoma programming
6. SELECT "LOG IN"
7. SELECT "YES" to authorize IFTTT to access the Somfy account

Accounts are now connected.

DISCONNECT IFTTT TO TAHOMA
If Applets are no longer required to trigger any Zigbee or RTS scenes, follow the steps below.
All premade and created Applets will no longer function after completing these steps.
If IFTTT Services are required again, refer to the Connect IFTTT To TaHoma section of this guide.

1. From IFTTT Home page, SELECT the email address from the top right of the screen
   
2. SELECT "My services"
   
3. SELECT "TaHoma North America"
   
4. SELECT the Gear icon
   
5. SELECT "Remove service"
   
6. SELECT "Remove account"
   

The TaHoma by Somfy Applet is now disconnected.

ENABLE THIRD - PARTY INTEGRATION

1. OPEN the TaHoma by Somfy app
2. SELECT the Menu icon in the bottom bar
3. SELECT "Partner systems"
4. SELECT "IFTTT"

5. SELECT "Continue" The Integration Report will display all connected products.

FOR QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
(800) 22-SOMFY (76639)
Get answers to your questions from our Somfy FAQ page: www.somfysystems.com/en-us/support/faq
Follow the steps to access Service & Support.