Homey Pro & Somfy window shades

Devices
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Hi!
I am sorry if this is already answered here, I tried to search but many threads not in english language here :slight_smile:
I believe I will have a simple question today: I am about to order windows shades and my price proposal has included “Tahoma Switch” which I understand is a hub for Somfy Tahoma devices. I do have a Homey Pro, I have been able to find Somfy RTS by Athom B.V. and Somfy Tahoma & Connexoon apps in Homey appstore.
Question: I believe I do not need to order this Tahoma Switch hub for window shades? I will just confirm to order of course shade drives and remote controls and then connect everything using Homey Pro, correct? Tahoma Switch hub is not too pricey, though, so I just would like to know if someone is having smooth experience with Tahoma & Homey Pro so I dont need additional hub in my home? :smiley:

Thank you very much for your help! :slight_smile:

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Yes, you need a tahoma switch or a somfy connectivity kit. The last one is much cheaper but has less functionality. The functionality gap can be covered yousing your homey but you need to decide for yourself. I’m using the connectivitykit which works perfect.

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Here you can see the differences between the boxes.

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If your blinds or shades use Somfy RTS (433 MHz) to communicate with their remotes, you don’t need an additional hub, Homey has a built-in 433 MHz radio that can control them directly.

However, if your shades use the IO Home Control protocol, which is encrypted and operates on 868 MHz, you will need a Somfy hub for control.

So, the first question is: what type of shades do you have?

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