# In the end, is Homey Bridge the right device to control Somfy RTS blinds? **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [February 9, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-end-is-homey-bridge-the-right-device-to-control-somfy-rts-blinds/130165 "2025-02-09T19:56:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Voyager1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ebca7d/32.png) [@Voyager1](https://community.homey.app/u/Voyager1)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-end-is-homey-bridge-the-right-device-to-control-somfy-rts-blinds/130165/1 "2025-02-09T19:56:54Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve read many topics on this forum and of course the official Homey website (this page in particular: [Somfy RTS Appli pour Homey | Homey](https://homey.app/fr-fr/app/com.somfy/Somfy-RTS/)) My setup is quite simple really: I want to build fully integrated network of devices that will all ultimately be controlled with Home Assistant’s Green. I also have a Somfy RTS blind which cannot be controlled this way. I was advised to purchase a Homey Bridge box to act as, yes, a bridge, between Somfy and Green. I’m at step one today: I received the product, and before opening its box I came to perform a final check on here. I realise there is quite some confusion between Homey Pro and Homey Bridge. The webpage I provided above actually says that Somfy RTS is available on **Homey Pro** and **Homey Cloud** but no mention whatsoever of _ **Homey Bridge** _. Did I buy the wrong box? Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Dijker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-end-is-homey-bridge-the-right-device-to-control-somfy-rts-blinds/130165/2 "2025-02-09T20:27:05Z")
> [@Voyager1](#): > > Did I buy the wrong box? No, at least… Homey Pro is most Local Automation and has all Radio’s and antenna’s on board (included). Homey Cloud is eh… Cloud Automation, runs in a Datacenter, and has no antenna’s in your home. so the Homey Bridge can provide the Radio’s and antenna’s for your Homey Cloud in your home. so in this table: [Homey Cloud - Makes smart home easy & fun for everyone](https://homey.app/en-nl/homey-cloud/#premium) that I copied parts of … ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/2/2/221cb81710e85c23b992d46abebff2a09e1fd441.png) you NEED the bridge to get connection from the Homey Cloud to fe RF 433MHz (among others) in your home. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/e/5/e5405917a1e55616023912c83d008d356347134d.png) But if it is the best way to connect Home Assistant’s Green to the RTS, I don’t know, I think Homey and Home Assistant’s are on many parts competitive and in your home have overlapping options. Managing both side by side can be a hassle. I think for Home Assistent there are other RF 433MHz solutions, or just switch compleet to Homey 😉 also an option. ---
**Author:** ![Voyager1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ebca7d/32.png) [@Voyager1](https://community.homey.app/u/Voyager1)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-end-is-homey-bridge-the-right-device-to-control-somfy-rts-blinds/130165/3 "2025-02-10T13:16:09Z")
Thank you so much! This helps a lot actually. Switching entirely to Homey: why not in principle, but this this would mean being tied forever to a subscription model (as I have more than 5 devices to connect). I don’t love the idea of paying an app subscription to be able to flick my lights on. It sounds like I should explore other 433Mhz solutions. Thanks again ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-end-is-homey-bridge-the-right-device-to-control-somfy-rts-blinds/130165/4 "2025-02-10T15:09:44Z")
This should be the correct 433MHz transceiver, Somfy RTS compatible, for use with H.A.: > **[RFXusb-RFX433](http://www.rfxcom.com/epages/78165469.mobile/nl_NL/?ObjectPath=%2FShops%2F78165469%2FProducts%2F22104)** > > Standaard USB interface, Werkt samen met veel Home Automation softwarepakketten, Eenvoudige implementatie in elke applicatie, Flash memory voor firmware updates.