4 good reasons to choose electric outdoor shades

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Keep cool inside

Each time the sensor detects a sharp rise in temperature, your outdoor roller shades will lower automatically to maintain an optimal temperature inside your home.

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Protect privacy

At dusk, to protect your privacy programme, your outdoor sun shades close automatically and the lights turn on.

You can now enjoy a family moment, in complete privacy.

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Centralise and command

With centralised outdoor screens, a simple touch or voice command closes all your exterior roller shades when you leave home, and opens them again when you get home.

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Control remotely

No matter where you are or what time it is, you can look at your TaHoma® app and check your electric outdoor screens.

Open or close them in one click.

Enjoy the benefits of smart screens !

Choose the right electric outdoor shades for your project

Somfy helps you to realise your outdoor sun shades installation

Vertical exterior blinds are also known as outdoor roller shades or outdoor window blinds. They can be installed on windows, bay windows or pergolas to afford more comfort to the inside of your home. They filter the light in the house and keep UV radiation out. The screen cloth runs electrically along 2 guide rails silently to any desired position, operate them remotely.

Outdoor window shades are usually installed by a professional who should be able to help you with choosing a motor. He will be able to :

The choice of a motor for outdoor shades depends on several factors: the size of your shades, the type of technology they use, their fabrics,either you opt for a manual or automatic control... 

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How to control your electric external blinds?

3 ways to control your devices with TaHoma® switch

With TaHoma® switch smart control

With TaHoma® switch smart control

Launch your favourite daily routines in one touch thanks to 2 personalised scene launcher buttons.
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With the TaHoma® app

With the TaHoma® app

Control your smart home system from your smartphone home or away. Control it also without thinking about it thanks to the time programming function or a sensor.
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With a voice assistant

With a voice assistant

Control your smart home products with a compatible voice assistant.
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Maestria +50 io

Universal motorisation for outdoor vertical screens.

The all-in-one radio or wired screen motor, with advanced features to match all screen specificities.

Maestria 50 motor is designed for various types of external  vertical screens : standard screens, zip screens  or screens with locks. 

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Suitable for most types of exterior window shades

Standard screens

A standard screen has fixed side guides, but are also available with tensioned steel wire to act as a guide for the fabric. This type is less suitable when used at higher altitudes such as apartment blocks as strong winds can cause the bottom bar to flap.

Screens with bottom bar lock

This type of screen has a metal bottom bar that will lock into the side guide when closed. This is called a 'windproof' screen. Ideal in high wind scenarios to prevent flapping of the bottom bar.

Zip screens

These are screens that have a type of zipper on both sides that ensures the screen cloth is always evenly tensioned. This type of outdoor screen is ideal for both low and high-wind applications.

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To guarantee reliability, performance and longevity, all our products are tested and controlled according to extremely rigorous process by teams trained in the latest technologies.

Offering centralised control for increased comfort

A centralised system with remote control will allow you to fully enjoy your house or apartment. A remote control or simple smartphone is all you need to find peace and comfort.

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