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TaHoma switch is a smart command to centralize and connect your Somfy and other brands home equipment. It is compatible with three radio protocols: io home-control, RTS and Zigbee 3.0. It also allows Cloud and Voice Assistants compatibilities, like Google Assistant and Apple Homekit* . TaHoma switch is linked to the new TaHoma app, which allows the creation of manual, planned and advanced scenes and many other features.

Connectivity kit is the gateway to control Somfy motorizations and lighting from the TaHoma app or by voice (with an additional Voice Assistant). The Connectivity kit uses two Somfy radio protocols: io home-control and RTS. Even though they use the same app, the Connectivity kit offers less features than TaHoma switch, for example, only manual scenes can be created.

Other limitations apply to the Connectivity kit:

*note: Apple Homekit only supports (certain) io devices.

Somfy home automation boxes are compatible with many home equipment, from Somfy & major home equipment brands. You can add them when you start the adventure, or later at anytime.

Step by step procedure

Add a smart home device

During the first installation of your box, you will be guided by the app to pair products and devices.

You can also add new smart home product at anytime in the app by clicking in the “My home” menu.

Then, click on “Add equipment” at the bottom of the screen.

Follow the instructions

Start by choosing the category of equipment.

And follow the guided steps.

Tip

You can also see the suggestions of smart home devices you already have at home and add them using the quick shortcuts!

Tip

You can also associate your device to a specific room to have a quick and easy access later.

See the dedicated tutorial

Video procedure

Unleash your creativity: endless possibilities of scenes are available to you!
Why not creating a scheduled scene: a simple way to automate your home so your scene plays on a specific time or date.

For instance, schedule the automatic opening of your shutters every day of the week at 7 am.
This feature is not available with the Connectivity kit.

Step by step procedure

Access scheduled scenes

Go to “My scenes” menu.

Click on "create your own scene".

Create your scheduled scene

Select "scheduled scene".

Choose when to launch the scene:

It could be a specific time, or based on the sun rise and sun set.

And set the recurrence: single or multiple days, and limit to a given period if needed.

Then, select one or several equipment, and the desired actions, or choose a manual scene.

One scene, a full day

To use the full potential of your scheduled scene, add more actions to the scene, and easily automate the entire day!

Save your scenes

Name your scene and choose an icon.

You can also see the summary of your scene, and edit it again if needed.

Activate/de-activate your scene

Find you scene in the “my scene” menu.

And switch the button to de-activate or activate it again.

Manage your scenes

Find your scene in the “my scene” menu and open it.

Change all its details or delete the scene.

Calendar

Click on today in “my scene” menu.

• See all the scenes running today
• Select other days in the calendar, to see what happened in the past, and what is scheduled later

Copy a scene

When creating a new scene, you can also start from an existing one, and modify it.

Find your scene in the “my scene” menu. Click to open it, and click on the duplicate icon.

All changes will be saved in a new scene

Video procedure

Unleash your creativity: endless possibilities of scenes are available to you! You can simply start with a manual scene and launch it when you want.

For instance, in one click, lower your shutters and dim the light for a cozy evening atmosphere.

Step by step procedure

Access manual scenes

Go to “My scenes” menu.

Click on "create your own scene".

Select your first equipment

It could be an individual equipment, or a groups of equipment if you want to set common actions.

And simply set the desired action.

One scene, many products

To use the full potential of your manual scene, add more equipment just after this first one!

Save your scenes

Name your scene and choose an icon.

You can also see the summary of your scene, and edit it again if needed.

Launch your scene

Find you scene in the “my scene” menu and simply click on the play button to launch it.

Tip

You can also use other ways to launch scenes:

• TaHoma® switch (and its buttons)
• Scene launcher
• Voice assistants*

*Requires an additional voice assistant (availability depending on countries)

Manage your scenes

Find you scene in the “my scene” menu and open it.

Change all its details or delete the scene.

Copy your scene

When creating a new scene, you can also start from an existing one, and modify it.

1. Find your scene in the “my scene” menu and to open it
2. Click on the copy icon at the top right of the screen.

All changes will be saved in a new scene.

Video procedure

Leave your home with peace of mind by setting up your absence! Thanks to this scene, your equipment will be automatically activated during your holidays to simulate your presence!

Choose the dates of your vacations and link actions to this period.

The steps to follow to configure it:
1. Start in the "Scenes" menu
2. Click on "Agenda". Then, choice "Plan an absence +".
3. Enter your period of absence. The times corresponding to your departure and return can also be set.
4. Define the daily comportment of your equipment using the two options available to you:

Option 1: Planned actions
Determine specific actions that will happen at the same time every day.

Required settings:
At what time? (At dawn, dusk or at specific time)
Which equipment(s) and action(s)? (Open my shutters, turn off the light(s) ...)

Results:

• At dawn+1h, the shutters will open.
• At 6pm, the light will turn on
• At 7pm, the shutter will close and the light will turn off.

Option 2: Presence simulation
Select your equipment and the time interval of your choice. TaHoma will then activate them randomly during your absence!

Required settings:

• Over what time period? (E.g.: between 8 am and 6 pm)
• Which equipment(s)? (Shutters, blinds, lights...)

Results:

• At a random time between 8 am and 1 pm, the shutters will open.
• At a random time between 1 pm and 6 pm, the shutters will close.

Note that you can create your "holiday" scenario by choosing both planned and random actions. Also, it is possible to set up several planned actions and several random simulation periods per day.

At the end of your configuration, you can see the details of your planned actions and the summary of your presence simulations. You can still make changes. To see the summary of your presence simulation, click on “See my schedule”.

5. If you wish to expand your schedule, simply click on "+ Add action". If the schedule is convenient for you, click on "Validate".
6. You can find your "Holiday" scene in the "Scenes" menu.

To modify your absence period and your schedule, click on the "Edit my holiday" button. To delete the scenario, click on the "End the holiday period" button.

Control your smart home devices by voice !
Discover how to configure voice assistants* in the TaHoma® app.

*requires an additional voice assistant, availability depending on countries.

Step by step procedure

Add a voice assistant

In the main menu, go to “…”

Then, click on "Voice assistants" in the external services section.

Select the right voice assistant you want to add. Ex: Google Assistant

And click on the first option “1. ------” to open the configuration panel.

Configuration

Voice assistants are third party services.

The configuration of your TaHoma solution is partially based on its dedicated app: follow instructions displayed in the TaHoma® app.

Once complete, your equipment will be ready to be controlled by voice!

Video procedure

Unleash your creativity: endless possibilities of scenes are available to you!
Explore them with advanced scene: even more personalised combinations, including multiple conditions and sensors.

For example, thanks to your motion sensor the light turns on temporarily at night when you pass through the corridor.

*This feature is not available with the Connectivity kit

Step by step procedure

Access scheduled scenes

Go to “My scenes” menu.

Click on "create your own scene".

Create your advanced scene

Select "advanced scene".

Choose when to launch the scene:

It could be a specific time, date, or based on the sun rise and sun set thanks to sun sensors.

You can also set up the launch of a scene according the status of a connected equipment in your home.

Then, select one or several equipment, and the desired actions, or choose a manual scene.

One scene, many options

To use the full potential of your advanced scene, add more conditions to the scene, and easily make even more precise automation.

Save your scenes

Name your scene and choose an icon.

You can also see the summary of your scene, and edit it again if needed.

Activate/de-activate your scene

Find your scene in the “my scene” menu.

And switch the button to de-activate or activate it again.

Manage your scenes

Find your scene in the “my scene” menu and open it.

Change all its details or delete the scene.

Calendar

Click on today in “my scene” menu.

• See all the scenes running today
• Select other days in the calendar, to see what happened in the past, and what is scheduled later

Copy a scene

When creating a new scene, you can also start from an existing one, and modify it.

Find your scene in the “my scene” menu. Click to open it, and click on the duplicate icon.

All changes will be saved in a new scene

Video procedure

Your scenes in one touch!

Discover how to configure your TaHoma® switch buttons to easily centralise and control your smart home in one touch. Launch your 2 favourite scenes from the buttons, and customise them as much as you want!

To configure the buttons, simply create your personalised scenarios, and assign them to the buttons.

Step by step procedure

Access the button configuration

You will be guided to configure the buttons during the first installation of TaHoma® switch.

Or you can configure them at anytime in the app by clicking on the 3 dots menu "..."

Then, go to your profile section and click on "My box"

Click on Button settings

Set the first button

Now, configure the first button by clicking the the " + " button.

Assign a scene

A list of your scenes will appear. Simply select the scene to be assigned to the first button.

During the first installation of TaHoma® switch, you will be guided to configure your first scene. You can also configure it anytime via the app by clicking on the " + " button.

Repeat again for the second button

Configure the second button exactly the same way.

Well done!

You can now centralize and control your home by launching your scenes at any time from your TaHoma® switch buttons.

TIP: If you need to stop the scene that you have just launched, just click on the middle button of TaHoma® switch.

Video procedure

Add a favourite

Go to the “My favourites” menu (star icon).

Click on "Add a favorite" button

Choose your favorite

Then click on the item(s) you want to add:

• An equipment

• A room

A scene

Size your widget

Once selected, choose the display size of your favorite from 3 widget options:

1. Small icon: To quickly access your equipment

2. Medium icon: In order to be able to control the essential

3. Large icon: To have all the functions at your fingertips

It is add to your favorite

The TaHoma® app automatically rearranges the layout of your favorites based on their size.

Tip

It is also possible to directly add items to your favorites by simply clicking on the star icon on their respective usage screen.

Create a group of favorites

You can also add equipment groups to your favorites! Indeed, it is possible to gather products from the same category within a multiple favorite. For example, all the shutters on the south facade.

Go to the “My favourites” menu (star icon).

Click on "Add a favorite" button

On the "Equipment" tab, select category with multiple products

NB: Equipment belonging to different categories cannot be grouped together.

Select the ones to include in the creation of your group of favorites!

Size your widget

Once selected, choose the display size of your favorite from 3 widget options:

1. Small icon: To quickly access your equipment

2. Medium icon: In order to be able to control the essential

3. Large icon: To have all the functions at your fingertips

It is add to your favorite

Customise your favourites

To customize one of your favorites, long-press on its icon/widget. You will then have the possibility to:

• Move: Easily move the selected icon/widget to the desired location in order to change the order of your favorites.
• Change the size: Adjust the display size of your favorite.
• Delete: Delete a favorite (Note: If you delete a product from the favorites, it will still be accessible from the home menu).

Enjoy a house easier to live in and save time on a daily basis: personalise your scenes, launch them in a click or program them according to your habits. Get inspired by the suggestions, or create your own.

Step by step procedure

Get inspire

Let the TaHoma® app guide you and personalise scenes from the suggested daily habits

Access the suggested scenes

Go to “My scenes” menu.

The scenes will be readily available from the main screen.

Customise a scene

Select the scene.

Follow the dedicated instructions.

For example:

• Choose how to launch the scene.

• Then, select the equipment and its related actions to do.

Tip: for even more ease of use, you can get contextual suggestions, based on the actual smart home products of your home, and depending on what makes sense for each scene.

Video procedure