# \[APP\]\[Cloud & Pro\] Somfy Tahoma & Connexoon (v4.0.124, test v4.0.152)
**URL:** https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206
**Category:** Apps
**Tags:** official, homey-pro
**Created:** [September 29, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206 "2020-09-29T15:01:37Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 26
### Author:  [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2020, 7:37am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/505 "2020-11-23T07:37:45Z")
> [@AlexEbner](#):
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> The controll for the tilt works now. But ther is no flow card for it. Or i can not find it.
Sorry about that, as the tilt position is a built-in capability I assumed it would have standard flow cards, but it appears that is not the case for that capability.
I will add them in as custom capabilities.
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### Author:  [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/506 "2020-11-23T16:28:11Z")
I had a response from Somfy today about using the API. They have agreed to allow us to use it with the following restrictions:
- Minimum polling interval of 30 seconds while no active connection (user not interacting with the system). I will adjust the limits in the next release to enforce the 30 second rule.
- Allowed to decrease interval to 1 second while processing events / commands.
They will continue to monitor the load on their servers and will revise the rules if the load becomes too great.
They have also said they will investigate a more adaptive solution for third-party systems but it will not be soon.
So, generally good news.
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### Author:  [@rvdeijk](https://community.homey.app/u/rvdeijk)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/507 "2020-11-23T17:04:32Z")
> [@Adrian\_Rockall](#):
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> Minimum polling interval of 30 seconds while no active connection (user not interacting with the system).
That’s really great to hear from Somfy 😄 they always said that 24/7 polling with their api is not allowed.
Probably some are still disappointed, when using their sensors (like you 😉) but for all the people with blinds/covers this is great news!
> [@Adrian\_Rockall](#):
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> They have also said they will investigate a more adaptive solution for third-party systems but it will not be soon.
If they really want to reduce the load, they have to 😃 then they could push a status update if needed to homey, instead that homey constantly polls.
Big thanks to you @Adrian_Rockall all the effort you spend to help users and Somfy. 👍
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### Author:  [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/508 "2020-11-23T17:25:55Z")
> [@rvdeijk](#):
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> Probably some are still disappointed, when using their sensors (like you 😉) but for all the people with blinds/covers this is great news!
Yep, it does render my door sensors almost useless as far as Homey goes. I currently use them to switch outside lights on when the door opens so i can see to go to the rubbish bins, etc. Even 10 seconds was a bit slow but within 30 seconds I have gone out and come back in again 🙂
As it happens I will be replacing those with Hiome ([https://www.hiome.com/](https://www.hiome.com/)) sensors when they arrive so not a problem.
The only other device I have that requires polling is the Sunis and 30 seconds is fine for that.
So for now I think it is a positive response that I very much welcome and shows that Somfy are thinking about their users.
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### Author:  [@rvdeijk](https://community.homey.app/u/rvdeijk)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/509 "2020-11-23T17:34:27Z")
> [@Adrian\_Rockall](#):
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> As it happens I will be replacing those with Hiome ([https://www.hiome.com/](https://www.hiome.com/)) sensors when they arrive so not a problem.
This one sounds interesting, I use aqara door/window sensors atm, pretty happy with them 🙂
> [@Adrian\_Rockall](#):
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> I think it is a positive response that I very much welcome and shows that Somfy are thinking about their users.
I agree, really great!! 👍👍
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### Author:  [@AlexEbner](https://community.homey.app/u/AlexEbner)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/510 "2020-11-23T21:10:11Z")
Hi Adrian!
It works great. Thank you very much !
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### Author:  [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 9:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/511 "2020-11-24T09:35:07Z")
Version 2.1.28 is now in test. This has the 30 second minimum polling interval condition to comply with Somfy’s new conditions of use for the API.
I have also added a new ‘Is Moving’ condition card. This will only work if the move command was sent by Homey. I am investigating ways to make it work with external commands but due to the polling interval it is not practical.
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### Author:  [@nmeden](https://community.homey.app/u/nmeden)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 10:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/512 "2020-11-24T10:17:19Z")
Nothing seem to stop me from entering e.g. 25 seconds in the box. It is also saved when closing and opening. However, when restarting app, it is changed to 30.
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### Author:  [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 10:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/513 "2020-11-24T10:36:19Z")
Ah, well spotted. I forgot to change the web page. Thanks for pointing it out.
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### Author:  [@rvdeijk](https://community.homey.app/u/rvdeijk)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/514 "2020-11-24T19:45:05Z")
I tested 2.1.30 and works, except the translation is not consistent in Dutch:
It should be: **Minimale update frequentie is 30**
This sync speed keeps coming back 🙂 instead of sync interval
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### Author:  [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/515 "2020-11-24T20:08:49Z")
Done that one.
Do you want to do this one?
“The shutter !{{is|isn’t}} moving”
The ! { } characters need to be kept as it define the optional parts. if you are not sure the let me know the translations for “The shutter is moving” and for “The shutter isn’t moving” and will pick the bits out.
Thanks for your help again.
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### Author:  [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/516 "2020-11-24T20:18:59Z")
“De shutter beweegt !{{wel|niet}}”
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### Author:  [@rvdeijk](https://community.homey.app/u/rvdeijk)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/517 "2020-11-24T20:20:48Z")
> [@Adrian\_Rockall](#):
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> “The shutter !{{is|isn’t}} moving”
In Dutch this one is difficult. Not sure what exactly is meant with shutters. If you mean these kind:
Then I would say:
“The shutter is moving” = “De jaloezie beweegt”
"The shutter isn’t moving = “De jaloezie beweegt niet”
> [@Rocodamelshekima](#):
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> “De shutter beweegt !{{wel|niet}}”
This is possible as well, but shutter is still English?
So: "De jaloezie beweegt !{{wel|niet}}”
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### Author:  [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/518 "2020-11-24T20:25:57Z")
> [@rvdeijk](#):
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> but shutter is still English?
Agree:
“Het grootste verschil tussen shutters en jaloezieën (ook wel blinds of luxaflex genoemd) is dus dat je shutterpanelen naar de zijkant openklapt zoals bij luiken, en jaloezieën optrekt net als rol- of vouwgordijnen.”
Excuse my French.
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### Author:  [@rvdeijk](https://community.homey.app/u/rvdeijk)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/519 "2020-11-24T20:36:08Z")
Okay, that’s clear. So @Adrian_Rockall should mention what type of blind is meant with shutter. Some picture 🙂 maybe in English they are all called shutters and in Dutch we have different names for each type? 😆
Then we know the right translation.
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### Author:  [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/520 "2020-11-24T20:38:43Z")
Shutters:
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### Author:  [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/521 "2020-11-24T20:40:29Z")
The problem is it needs to be generic for all types 🙂
The same flow is used for all the io window covers and even the garage doors. It basically means the device is moving. So maybe something like device would be better?
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### Author:  [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/522 "2020-11-24T20:43:13Z")
Device is too generic. Maybe call it “zonwering” ?
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### Author:  [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/523 "2020-11-24T20:46:15Z")
The one advantage is the user will have selected the the actual device first to see the list of conditions
So maybe it can be generic?
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### Author:  [@rvdeijk](https://community.homey.app/u/rvdeijk)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-cloud-pro-somfy-tahoma-connexoon-v4-0-124-test-v4-0-152/35206/524 "2020-11-24T20:46:54Z")
Indeed “zonwering” is kind of a generic word for all window covers (outside or inside)
“De zonwering beweegt !{{wel|niet}}”
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