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P r e p a r e d b y P R O J E C T S E R V I C E S
SOMFY TAHOMA® RTS
PROGRAMMING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
OVERVIEW --------------------------------------------------------- 3
INTRODUCTION
RESOURCES & APPLICATIONS
SMART PHONE or TABLET REQUIREMENTS
CONNECTIONS & INDICATORS
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
II.
INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------ 4
PLACEMENT AND POWER
III.
SET UP ------------------------------------------------------------- 5
ACCOUNT CREATION
CONNECT VIA WI-FI
CONNECT VIA ETHERNET
IV.
SETTINGS --------------------------------------------------------- 10
MY PRODUCT
MY SETUP
ACTIVITY HISTORY
ADVANCED SETTINGS
THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATION
I.
COMMISSIONING -------------------------------------------------- 13
ADD AN RTS PRODUCT
ADD A SCENE
ADD A SCHEDULE TO A SCENE
CREATE A ROOM
ADD ADDITIONAL GATEWAYS
APPENDIX ------------------------------------------------------------- 19
A.
AVAILABLE COMMANDS & ACTIONS
B.
SHARE TAHOMA
C.
FORGOT PASSWORD
D.
WI-FI STATUS
E.
CHANGE WI-FI NETWORK
F.
DELETE AN RTS PRODUCT
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The Somfy TaHoma® Smartphone and Tablet Interface provides a single platform for Somfy RTS and future
ecosystems with a wide range of interior and exterior applications.
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The TaHoma® Interface supports up to 40 RTS channels
•
Install up to 10 interfaces as zone controllers to increase the RTS range
•
The TaHoma® can support a maximum of 40 scenes with schedules per install
Each TaHoma® Interface 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™ API.
All RTS motors must be fully operational and programmed with limits prior to TaHoma programming. The TaHoma Interface supports up to 40
channels of RTS. RTS devices programmed to an RTS channel will only receive commands from the associated TaHoma Interface.
Interfaces must be placed within 25-35’ of the RTS devices they control.
• Internet connection required for setting up and controlling RTS products
• Must allow permission for camera, local network, location and cellular data
• Network Requirement: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection (ONLY) OR Ethernet
connection using the Tahoma® Ethernet Adaptor (preferred)
The TaHoma® app is compatible with the following operating systems and software versions:
IOS 11.0+
Android 7.0+
C O N N E C T I O N S & I N D I C A T O R S
Configuration Button
Press to enter Wi-Fi Mode
for setup
Micro USB Port
Connect power or
Ethernet Adaptor
LED BEHAVIOR:
BLUE
DIRECTLY CONNECTED
WI-FI MODE
RED
POWERED,
NOT CONNECTED
TO CLOUD SERVER
ORANGE
STARTING UP
GREEN
CONNECTED TO NETWORK
S Y S T E M C O N F I G U R A T I O N
REAR
FRONT
TaHoma® Ethernet Adaptor
#1870470 (Sold Separately)
Connect for a wired local area
network connection
Micro USB
Connect to TaHoma Interface for
power and ethernet
Ethernet Port
Connect to network
router or switch
I. OVERVIEW
S M A R T P H O N E o r T A B L E T R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Micro USB Port
Connect power through
Ethernet Adaptor
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Must use Power Supply included
with the TaHoma Interface.
P L A C E M E N T
II.
INSTALLATION
P O W E R
SINGLE ROOM CONTROL
WHOLE HOUSE CONTROL
Place the TaHoma using the following criteria when installing one or more Interfaces:
•
Single Zone control (Room Control)
•
Whole House Control (up to 10 TaHoma Interfaces)
•
Stay within 25-35’ of the RTS motors for best performance
WI-FI CONFIGURATION
WIRED CONFIGURATION
using an Ethernet cable
(preferred method)
Ethernet Adaptor
Yellow light indicates data transfer
Green light indicates Ethernet connection
TAHOMA® RTS Smartphone & Tablet Interface
USB Power Supply
Ethernet Cable
Ethernet Router or Network Switch
A
1
2
B
C
D
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Download and open the “TaHoma
North America” app on an Android or
IOS device
2.
SELECT “Create an account”
3.
SELECT “ Country & Language,” SELECT
“Start Activation”
4.
SELECT “Activate TaHoma”
5.
ENTER the TaHoma PIN code, SELECT
“OK”
A C C O U N T C R E A T I O N
III. SET UP
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The PIN code is 3 series of digits on the
TaHoma Interface and the packaging.
IMPORTANT: When scanning the QR code
of a TaHoma Interface, only scan the QR
code on the base of the TaHoma Interface.
ENTER and CONFIRM the account email address
and password, SELECT "Continue“
7.
ENTER all fields, SELECT "Save and Continue”
8.
Review the information in the summary page and
read all documents:
Commercial Offer description and General
Conditions of Services
Somfy Privacy Policy
CHECK both boxes to accept the "Terms and
Conditions," SELECT "Confirm”
9.
SELECT “Close the window”
• An email from ([email protected]) will be sent
summarizing your TaHoma offer with a link to
your account
• Click on the link within 24hrs to finalize
TaHoma activation and customize your
interface
• If the link is not clicked within 24hrs, please call
Somfy Customer Service
• In some cases, the email may be found in your
junk/ spam folder
The Account has been created.
Close the window and check for an email.
Email Sample
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Connect the mobile device or tablet to the same
Wi-Fi network that TaHoma will be connecting to
2.
Login to the Somfy TaHoma North America App
3.
SELECT location OR SELECT "Click Here to Update
Timezone," SELECT “Validate”
4.
SELECT “Wi-Fi”
5.
Check all Wi-Fi Prerequisites, SELECT "Setup
Wizard"
SELECT “Setup Wizard”
6.
ENTER the password for the Wi-Fi Network,
SELECT "Next"
7.
SELECT “Join”
C O N N E C T v i a W I - F I
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NOTE: An internet connection is required. TaHoma does not support local
control to operate any RTS products without an internet connection
Follow the steps below to connect TaHoma using a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection:
An Ethernet connection method provides more reliability and stability when compared to a Wi-Fi connection.
All Wi-Fi connections are prone to radio interference from other radio frequencies in the air or items with metallic properties.
CHECK TAHOMA CONNECTION STATUS
The TaHoma icon in the top right corner of the TaHoma
menu page will indicate connection status:
GREEN – Connected to the network
RED – Disconnected from the network
8.
PRESS and HOLD the configuration button on the
back of the TaHoma for 3 seconds until the LED
indicator turns BLUE, SELECT "Next”
9.
SELECT “Scan,”
10. REMOVE the base of the TaHoma, SCAN the QR
code with your device's camera
Wi-Fi is now connected.
To change the Wi-Fi network, Refer to Change Wi-Fi Network in Appendix E.
CHECK WI-FI STRENGTH
From the TaHoma app home page, SELECT
the Menu button in the bottom right corner,
SELECT "My Setup”
11. SELECT “Join”
Allow TaHoma to connect to devices on your local
network
LED indicator will change from RED to GREEN
12. After the “Congratulations, your Wi-Fi is now
configured…” note appears, SELECT “Finish”
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NOTE: An internet connection is required. TaHoma does not support local
control to operate any RTS products without an internet connection.
Follow the steps below to connect TaHoma using the TaHoma® Ethernet Adaptor:
An Ethernet connection method provides more reliability and stability when compared to a Wi-Fi connection.
All Wi-Fi connections are prone to radio interference from other radio frequencies in the air or items with metallic properties.
1.
Login to the Somfy TaHoma North
America App
2.
SELECT location OR SELECT "Click
Here to Update Timezone,"
SELECT "Validate"
3.
SELECT “Ethernet Cable”
4.
Plug in the network cable to the
TaHoma Ethernet Adaptor
(#1870470 sold separately),
SELECT "Next"
LED indicator will change from RED to
GREEN stating that it is now connected.
LED will then change to RED followed by
ORANGE during the update process. Once
complete, LED will change to GREEN.
This may take several minutes.
The Ethernet connection is now complete.
To change to Wi-Fi connection, refer to the CONNECT via WI-FI section of this Guide.
To add a motor, refer to the COMMISSIONING section of this Guide.
C O N N E C T v i a E T H E R N E T
5.
SELECT “Type of setup”
One Gateway setup (single room
control using one TaHoma)
OR
Multi-Gateway setup
(whole house control using
multiple TaHomas)
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My Setup is used to configure the TaHoma Interface.
M O V E M E N T S
My Product is used to add, delete, edit RTS products and other devices.
1.
From the TaHoma app home page, SELECT the
Menu icon in the bottom right corner
2.
SELECT “My Products”
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Add RTS product (+ icon)
•
“Favorite” an RTS product (star icon)
•
Edit a product (pencil icon)
o
Device name
o
Add a device to this group
o
Remove a device from this group
o
Test the device (see note below)
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Delete a product (trash bin icon)
1.
From the TaHoma app home page, SELECT the
Menu icon in the bottom right corner
2.
SELECT “My Setup”
•
View TaHoma PIN and Version
•
Name the Interface - Change the name of
the TaHoma Interface
•
LED Brightness - Change the LED
brightness (0%-100%)
•
Connection – shows connection type
(Ethernet or Wi-Fi) and SSID of the
network connected for Wi-Fi
•
Signal strength – Strength of the
connected Wi-Fi Network
•
Add Gateway (Add up to a maximum of 10
TaHoma Interfaces)
M Y P R O D U C T
IV. SETTINGS
M Y S E T U P
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NOTE:If the test button is pressed and the motor is at the upper limit, the shade will move down after 5 seconds to the lower limit.
If the test button is pressed and the motor is at the lower limit, the shade will move up for 5 seconds then back down to the lower limit.
M O V E M E N T S
Activity History is used to view all commands sent from Android or
IOS devices and any schedules that have launched.
1.
From the TaHoma app home page, SELECT the
Menu icon in the bottom right corner
2.
SELECT “Activity History”
• History of all commands
• History of all scheduled commands
1.
From the TaHoma app home page, SELECT the
Menu icon in the bottom right corner
2.
SELECT “Advanced Settings”
• Set location –use GPS location to set Sunrise
and Sunset time
• Time zone – Set time zone from a list or
automatically
• Automatic Gateway updates – TOGGLE ON
to auto update (OFF by default)
• Push Notification – TOGGLE ON to get
information about the status of your TaHoma
or RTS products (OFF by default)
• View TaHoma App version
A C T I V I T Y H I S T O R Y
Advanced Settings is used to set location, time zone, turn on automatic updates, turn on push
notification and view TaHoma app version.
A D V A N C E D S E T T I N G S
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T H I R D - P A R T Y I N T E G R A T I O N
TaHoma is compatible with various third-party systems.
1.
From the TaHoma app home page, SELECT
the Menu icon in the bottom right corner
2.
SELECT “Third-Party Integration”
• Amazon Alexa – Control devices with
Alexa
• Google Home – Control devices with
Google Assistant
• IFTTT – use If This Then That to create
unique connections with your devices
• Philips Hue – Add a Hue Bridge to
control lights
• SmartThings – Control devices with
SmartThings
• Control4 – Connect a Control4 system
to TaHoma
• Crestron - Connect a Crestron system
to TaHoma
• ELAN - Connect an ELAN system to
TaHoma
• SAVANT - Connect a SAVANT system
to TaHoma
• URC - Connect a URC system to
TaHoma
• RTI - Connect an RTI system to
TaHoma
• Brilliant - Connect a Brilliant system to
TaHoma
3.
Follow the prompts and refer to the
integration guides at
https://www.somfypro.com/tahoma-
documentation
An Integration Report is generated in the TaHoma App which will include the TaHoma Interface PIN and
IP address. Third-Party Integration must first be enabled in the TaHoma App.
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From the TaHoma app home page, SELECT the
Menu icon in the bottom right corner, SELECT "My
Products”
A D D A N R T S P R O D U C T
V.
COMMISSIONING
2.
SELECT the “+” icon in the top right corner
3.
SELECT “RTS”
NOTE: Zigbee is not available at this time.
4.
SELECT the RTS product from the list:
SELECT the proper device to be programmed
Indoor Roller Blinds → SELECT “Interior Shades”
5.
ENTER a name for your device, then SELECT
“Next”
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Select the channel on the RTS control point to add
to a TaHoma channel, SELECT “Next”
Note: RTS product must be paired to an RTS control
point (remote) before completing this step.
7.
PRESS and HOLD the programming button on the
back of the RTS remote until the motor moves up
and down briefly or LED light kit slow blinks
NOTE: Make sure both TaHoma and RTS remote are
in range of the motor. If the product does not
respond, try again by moving closer to the RTS
product. Do not move to the next step until the
motor responds.
8.
SELECT “Next” – Select “Next” ONLY AFTER the
RTS product has responded (motor jog or LED light
kit slow blinks)
To favorite the RTS product, SELECT the “Star” icon.
To edit the product, SELECT the “Pencil” icon.
To delete the product, Refer to Delete An RTS Product in Appendix F.
An RTS product has been added.
IMPORTANT: When adding an RTS product to a multi-gateway system,
scan the TaHoma QR code closest to that RTS product.
9.
Test to ensure product is operational:
SELECT "Open" or "Close"
10. SELECT “Yes”
11. SELECT “Finish” to complete the setup
OR
SELECT “Add more devices” to add another
product to create a group channel
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SELECT the “Scene” icon from the bottom menu
2.
SELECT the “+” icon in the top right corner
3.
SELECT the large “+” icon, SELECT an icon to
represent the scene, ENTER a name for the scene
Example: Good Morning
4.
SELECT “Next”
The Scene has been created.
A D D A S C E N E
A TaHoma system can support a maximum of 40 scenes with schedules.
To set the Scene as a favorite, SELECT the "Star" icon.
To edit the Scene, SELECT the "Pencil" icon.
To delete the Scene, SELECT the "Trash" icon.
To create a schedule for this Scene, refer to the ADD A SCHEDULE TO A
SCENE section of this Guide.
5.
SELECT the RTS product to be added to the scene
Example: Office Shade
6.
SELECT a command for the RTS product, SELECT
"X" in the top right corner
Example: Open
7.
SELECT “Next”
8.
To test the scene, SELECT the Icon to activate
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SELECT the “Scene” icon from the bottom menu
2.
SELECT the “Clock” icon next to the scene to be
scheduled
3.
TOGGLE "Enabled" to the ON position
4.
SELECT a condition:
“At” - set a start time.
Example: 08:00 AM
“At Sunrise” – use location to set sunrise time.
Use the slider to offset the sunrise time by up
to 1hr before or after.
“At Sunset” – use location to set Sunset time.
Use the slider to offset the sunset time by up to
1hr before or after.
5.
SELECT the days to be scheduled
6.
SELECT “Save”
NOTE: Clock icon will be orange when activated and
grey when deactivated
The Schedule has been created.
To edit the schedule, SELECT the “Clock” icon.
To disable the schedule, SELECT the "Clock" icon and TOGGLE the "Enabled" button to the OFF position.
A D D A S C H E D U L E T O A S C E N E
A TaHoma system can support a maximum of 40 scenes with schedules.
NOTE: Scheduled scenes will continue to operate at the scheduled time even after internet connection has been lost.
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Create rooms to organize RTS products. A maximum of 50 rooms can be created.
1.
SELECT the “Home” icon from the bottom menu
2.
SELECT the “Gear” icon in the top right corner
3.
SELECT “Create room”
4.
NAME the room
5.
SELECT the RTS product to be added
6.
SELECT “Save”
The Room has been created.
To edit the Room or delete the Room, SELECT the "Gear" icon, SELECT "Edit Room“.
Note: “All House” room cannot be deleted.
C R E A T E A R O O M
SET PHOTO TO A ROOM
Add a photo to easily distinguish the room.
1)
SELECT the room to add an image to
2)
SELECT the “Gear” icon
3)
SELECT “Set new photo”
4)
Take a picture using the mobile device
or tablet device or SELECT an image
from your gallery
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From the TaHoma app home page, SELECT the
Menu icon in the bottom right corner
2.
SELECT “My Setup”
3.
SELECT “Add Gateway”
The additional gateway has been added.
IMPORTANT: When adding an RTS product to a multi-gateway system,
scan the TaHoma closest to that RTS product.
A D D A D D I T I O N A L G A T E W A Y S
Add additional gateways for whole home control or single room control.
4.
SELECT one of the two options:
No, My Gateway is disconnected
Yes, My Gateway is connected
5.
SELECT one of the two options:
Ethernet Cable
Requires TaHoma® Ethernet Adaptor (#1870470)
Wi-Fi Configuration
6.
Refer to the CONNECT via WI-FI section of this
Guide, STEP 4, to continue with setup
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[ A P P E N D I X B ] S H A R E T A H O M A
To Share TaHoma with a family member, the same login credentials used to create the account must be used to login
with another device.
1.
From the TaHoma app home page, SELECT the
Menu icon in the bottom right corner
2.
SELECT “Logout”
3.
SELECT the “Eye” icon next to password section
to view the password
OR
SELECT “Forgot password” to reset
NOTE: An email will be sent to the registered
email address with a link to change the password.
[ A P P E N D I X C ] F O R G O T P A S S W O R D
[ A P P E N D I X A ] A V A I L A B L E C O M M A N D S & A C T I O N S
TAHOMA RTS PRODUCT
Open/Raise/Extend
Moves blind to the fully open position
Close/Lower/Retract
Moves blind to the fully closed position
On/Off
Turns RTS lighting receiver on or off
+/-
Tilts RTS products with tilting capabilities. Dims LED lights for RTS lighting receivers.
[ A P P E N D I X D ] W I - F I S T A T U S
CHECK TAHOMA CONNECTION STATUS
The TaHoma icon on the top right corner of the TaHoma
menu page will indicate connection status:
GREEN – Connected to the network
RED – Disconnected from the network
CHECK WI-FI STRENGTH
From the TaHoma app home page, SELECT
the Menu icon in the bottom right corner,
SELECT "My Setup"
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From the TaHoma app home page,
SELECT the Menu icon in the
bottom right corner, SELECT "My
Setup”
2.
SELECT the “Pencil” icon next to
“Connection”
3.
Check all Wi-Fi Prerequisites,
SELECT "Setup Wizard" - SELECT
“Setup Wizard”
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your mobile
device or tablet is connected to the same
Wi-Fi network that TaHoma will be
connecting to.
7.
SELECT “Join”
NOTE: Allow TaHoma to connect to devices
on your local network; LED indicator will
change from RED to GREEN.
8.
Once successful, the screen will
read “Congratulations”
SELECT “Finish”
To switch from a Wi-Fi connection to a
wired connection using an Ethernet cable,
plug the Ethernet Adaptor into the
TaHoma and connect an Ethernet cable to
the adaptor. Connection will establish and
the TaHoma LED will turn GREEN.
Wi-Fi network is
changed and connected.
[ A P P E N D I X E ] C H A N G E W I - F I N E T W O R K
4.
ENTER the password for the Wi-Fi
network, SELECT "Next," SELECT
"Join"
5.
PRESS and HOLD the configuration
button on the back of the Interface
for 3 seconds until the LED
indicator light turns BLUE, SELECT
"Next"
6.
SELECT "Scan," REMOVE the base
of your Interface and Scan the QR
code with your device's camera
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Follow the steps below to change to a different Wi-Fi network, to update the Wi-Fi
password for the network or to switch from an Ethernet (wired) connection:
From the TaHoma app home page, SELECT the
Menu icon in the bottom right corner, SELECT "My
Products”
2.
SELECT the “Trash” icon next to the RTS Product
to be deleted
3.
Type “DELETE” in all caps, SELECT “OK”
[ A P P E D N I X F ] D E L E T E A N R T S P R O D U C T
Follow the steps below to delete an RTS Product:
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Select the channel on the RTS control point to
delete from a TaHoma channel, SELECT “Next”
5.
PRESS and HOLD the programming button on the
back of the RTS remote until the motor moves up
and down briefly or LED light kit slow blinks
NOTE: Make sure both TaHoma and RTS remote are
in range of the motor. If the product does not
respond, try again by moving closer to the RTS
product. Do not move to the next step until the
motor responds.
6.
SELECT “Next” – Select “Next” ONLY AFTER the
RTS product has responded (motor jog or LED light
kit slow blinks)
7.
Test to ensure product is non-operational:
SELECT "Open" or "Close"
8.
SELECT “No”
9.
SELECT “Finish” to complete the setup
OR
SELECT “Delete more devices” to delete another
product from the group.
10. SELECT “No, I have no more devices”
This will remove the TaHoma channel
OR
SELECT “Yes, I still have devices”
This will keep the TaHoma channel
The RTS Product has been deleted.
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manufacturing intelligent motorization solutions for interior window coverings and exterior solar
protections. Somfy innovates to automate and connect shades, blinds, draperies, awnings, rolling
shutters, exterior screens & pergolas for commercial and residential buildings in 58 countries
across the globe. With 170+ million motors produced over the last half century, Somfy is
committed to creating reliable and sustainable solutions that promote the best way of living and
well-being for all.
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