In a wired system, the control is connected to the motor by electric wires which carry your commands to the motor. This is the traditional home automation solution. In this case, the control unit is fixed near the motor (beside the window, for instance, for a motorised blind).
In the radio system, the commands are transmitted by radio waves. There is no electric wiring between the motor and the control. The control is mobile, and you can control your blind within a radius of up to 20 metres, even through a wall. Installation is quicker too, and saves your walls from being damaged. This is the neat, simple home automation solution.
Note: with Somfy, a wired system can always be upgraded to a radio installation.

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Certainly, provided it is motorised, and it's a lot more practical that way. You can even control your driveway lighting.

It’s the abbreviation for Radio Technology Somfy®. This is a wireless home automation control system by radio waves, using a remote control, or sometimes a switch.

No, because you save the costs of wiring, and above all, your interior decoration is completely unaffected. That's the great advantage of this home automation solution

No, because you save the costs of wiring, and above all, your interior decoration is completely unaffected. That's the great advantage of this home automation solution

No. You can equip your gate now and your blinds, for example, later on. Everything can be done very easily, as your needs change: you can upgrade your installation, or add an application or a new function. It's a very adaptable home automation solution.

Certainly, RTS technology is compatible with all Somfy applications. With a single remote control, you can operate all the motorised openings on your property, from your roller shutters to your garage door. 

Certainly, RTS technology is compatible with all Somfy applications. With a single remote control, you can operate all the motorised openings on your property, from your roller shutters to your garage door. 

Yes. With a single RTS remote control, you can control roller shutters and sun protection equipment in groups or individually.

Somfy guarantees its motors, automatic systems and accessories for roller shutters and blinds for 5 years from the date of manufacture marked on each product. Motors, automatic systems and accessories for gates and garage doors are guaranteed for 3 years from the date of manufacture. The Dexxo Pro is the only garage door motor that is guaranteed for 5 years from its date of manufacture.

Somfy is a manufacturer and does not install any of its products. Consequently, the date of manufacture is the benchmark. Our registered installers are independent enterprises which set their own sales and guarantee conditions.