# Somfy Connexoon OR Tahoma, same functionatities on Homey? **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [June 19, 2020, 7:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429 "2020-06-19T07:33:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Joey\_M](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/joey_m/32/26628_2.png) [@Joey\_M](https://community.homey.app/u/Joey_M)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2020, 11:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/21 "2020-06-22T11:54:58Z")
Great man! Sounds like i have a lot of learning to do when I get my Homey! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Rob\_Delpeut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rob_delpeut/32/13593_2.png) [@Rob\_Delpeut](https://community.homey.app/u/Rob_Delpeut)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 7:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/22 "2020-06-23T07:59:18Z")
SAME HERE… you can build all kind of flows in Homey… TAHOMA box does IO and RTS motors CONNEXOON box doe IO only (or RTS only if you buy the RTS version) My configuration: 7 Somfy IO screens 2 Velux IO shutters 1 Somfy RTS awning Note 1: The Somfy RTS motors can also be used directly by Homey… (seperate app) Note 2: All can be combined in one flow of course Note 3: All is depending on working apps (incl valid security certificates which is normally not a problem… last month a security certificate was expired… corrected and all is working again) ---
**Author:** ![SophMascotte](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sophmascotte/32/24554_2.png) [@SophMascotte](https://community.homey.app/u/SophMascotte)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2020, 8:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/23 "2020-06-25T08:23:13Z")
Hi ! I have different Somfy elements at home (roller shutters and blinds) and a Homey. Here is the thing : Connexoon works with IO protocol only and Tahoma with IO and RTS protocols. There is an app on Homey called Somfy RTS which enables Open Close and My position actions for blinds. For the other elements and mainly the IO protocols, it seems like you need a bridge that can be either Connexoon or Tahoma. If you need a bridge to manage IO protocols only then the Connexoon should be enough since there is the RTS app in the Homey. That said, I’m pretty sure there could be another way with a virtual device but I’m not skilled enough to understand how to use it. Let me know how that works for you ! Sophie ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_M](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/joey_m/32/26628_2.png) [@Joey\_M](https://community.homey.app/u/Joey_M)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 7:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/24 "2020-06-26T07:16:02Z")
Thnx for the info @Rob_Delpeut!! Really helpfull. 🙂 Kinda my situation to. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_M](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/joey_m/32/26628_2.png) [@Joey\_M](https://community.homey.app/u/Joey_M)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 7:20am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/25 "2020-06-26T07:20:16Z")
> [@SophMascotte](#): > > Hi ! > > I have different Somfy elements at home (roller shutters and blinds) and a Homey. Here is the thing : Connexoon works with IO protocol only and Tahoma with IO and RTS protocols. > > There is an app on Homey called Somfy RTS which enables Open Close and My position actions for blinds. For the other elements and mainly the IO protocols, it seems like you need a bridge that can be either Connexoon or Tahoma. > > If you need a bridge to manage IO protocols only then the Connexoon should be enough since there is the RTS app in the Homey. > > That said, I’m pretty sure there could be another way with a virtual device but I’m not skilled enough to understand how to use it. > > Let me know how that works for you ! > Sophie Hello @SophMascotte, Sounds like your answer is exaclty what I was looking for! Simple answer, but very helpfull. It was my thought as well, since I only need a bridge for the IO protocol. The RTS engines, I will connect them without a bridge. It will save me some money to, since I don’t need the buy the Tahoma for the extra functionalities. That’s why I’am buying a Homey. Thanks for the confirmation! 💯 ---
**Author:** ![Family\_KK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/family_kk/32/8901_2.png) [@Family\_KK](https://community.homey.app/u/Family_KK)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/26 "2020-08-06T05:48:49Z")
Hi. I’m thinking of buying the connexoon so I can control my velum blinds. So if I do, can Homey use the connexoon or must I use it independent of Homey? Many thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Marcel\_Ubels](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/marcel_ubels/32/18860_2.png) [@Marcel\_Ubels](https://community.homey.app/u/Marcel_Ubels)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2020, 6:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/27 "2020-08-06T06:46:30Z")
With Homey you can use connexoon. Connexoon can only handle the io protocol. Tahoma Box IO and RTS protocol. For RTS there are Homey apps which do have no need for an extra Somfy controller, as long as you have the original Somfy remote control. You need the remote control to pair your device with Homey. ---
**Author:** ![vaderag](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/vaderag/32/150_2.png) [@vaderag](https://community.homey.app/u/vaderag)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/28 "2021-08-13T14:27:31Z")
Hi all, sorry to jump on this thread but seemed most appropriate place… I’m planning on getting some smart roller blinds and Somfy seems to be the goto brand for this. I’m looking for as little footprint as possible on the casing as will be butting two together across a bifold and also want control with homey and Alexa There seems to be such a wide variety of options available that I wanted some advice on the best/safest models to go for both in terms of blind and remote - can anyone advise? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Adrian\_Rockall](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/adrian_rockall/32/13209_2.png) [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/29 "2021-08-13T19:06:07Z")
I’m not sure Somfy actually sell the blinds. As far as I know they sell the motors to blind manufacturers. They seem to have a huge range of motors and it’s often difficult to know which one a manufacturer has used. Maybe the situation is different in other countries. If you want control with Alexa then you will need a gateway of some sort as they are not directly connected. Tahoma and Connexoon are Somfy’s official bridges. ---
**Author:** ![vaderag](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/vaderag/32/150_2.png) [@vaderag](https://community.homey.app/u/vaderag)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/30 "2021-08-13T19:51:52Z")
Thanks. I went via their site to suppliers local and they do list the device used, which is where it gets confusing as I don’t see a lot of difference in the spec sheet! Can I not connect to homey and then control via Alexa with homey rather than getting a tahoma hub? And what’s the difference between tahoma and conexxion? ---
**Author:** ![Adrian\_Rockall](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/adrian_rockall/32/13209_2.png) [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/31 "2021-08-13T20:34:55Z")
If you want to connect directly to Homey then make sure you get RTS motors. See above for the difference between RTS and IO. Connexoon is the cheapest option but you decide if you purchase the RTS or IO version. Tahoma does both plus zwave (or zigbee on the new Switch version). I have Tahoma and use it for both RTS and IO then connect Homey to Tahoma. ---
**Author:** ![Edwin\_D](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/edwin_d/32/136417_2.png) [@Edwin\_D](https://community.homey.app/u/Edwin_D)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/32 "2021-08-13T21:30:05Z")
Shameless plug by the app developer: If you’re just looking for blinds (not sunscreens and such), [[APP] Motion Blinds](https://community.homey.app/t/app-motion-blinds/45608) may provide an alternate solution. Cheaper than IO and, in contrary to RTS, Motion blinds have two way communication so you know the state of the blind at any time. The Motion blinds can easily be retrofitted to existing rollerblinds. ---
**Author:** ![vaderag](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/vaderag/32/150_2.png) [@vaderag](https://community.homey.app/u/vaderag)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/33 "2021-08-13T21:39:19Z")
Thanks, will take a look! Where can I source? ---
**Author:** ![vaderag](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/vaderag/32/150_2.png) [@vaderag](https://community.homey.app/u/vaderag)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2021, 6:04am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/34 "2021-08-14T06:04:59Z")
So it seems that the Io home control is their latest devices, so do you know the disadvantages of the RTS in comparison, or have they just decided to change protocols? One other question, does the charging mechanism change with the different Somfy devices? Looks like I can use Tahoma with my Velux devices too if I’m not mistaken? ---
**Author:** ![Adrian\_Rockall](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/adrian_rockall/32/13209_2.png) [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2021, 11:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/35 "2021-08-15T11:35:52Z")
> [@Edwin\_D](#): > > Shameless plug by the app developer: Sorry, wasn’t meant to be. I was just answering with respect to Somfy as that is the context of this topic, There are indeed many alternative solution and I uses other solutions myself (but I won’t list them as I also make the apps for them and I don’t want it to be another plug 😉 ). > [@vaderag](#): > > So it seems that the Io home control is their latest devices, so do you know the disadvantages of the RTS in comparison, or have they just decided to change protocols? Somfy has produced both IO and RTS for a very long time. I think RTS is a simpler and cheaper solution and possibly better for battery powered devices as it only receives commands and therefore doesn’t have to provide power to transmit data. However, because it is only able to receive commands there is no way to know if the the blind / curtain is open or closed. IO on the other hand is more secure so is better placed for external security screens that are mains powered. Also, as it is bidirectional communications it is used for many of their sensors that report information such as light, wind, rain, etc. > [@vaderag](#): > > One other question, does the charging mechanism change with the different Somfy devices? My Somfy RTS blinds use rechargeable AA batteries that are charge from solar panels mounted in the windows. So far they have run for over two years since I fitted them without any manual charging. My Somfy RTS curtains have a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that I have to plug in about once per year for about an hour. > [@vaderag](#): > > Looks like I can use Tahoma with my Velux devices too if I’m not mistaken? I don’t have Velux devices but I have added support for these to the Homey Tahoma and Connexoon app for other users so I believe that is true. ---
**Author:** ![Edwin\_D](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/edwin_d/32/136417_2.png) [@Edwin\_D](https://community.homey.app/u/Edwin_D)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2021, 11:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/36 "2021-08-15T11:46:05Z")
> [@Adrian\_Rockall](#): > > Sorry, wasn’t meant to be. Sorry! I wasn’t commenting on you, I was commenting on the fact that I am the developer of the Motion Blinds app. I hold you in high regard for your excellent app and support. I use it myself. I would never mean any disrespect. The reason I mentioned is to provide other options too. Motion blinds are available from various suppliers, such as Robbshop (sponsor of my app), Hornbach, Kwantum and many other manufacturers across the world who integrate Motion products in blinds sold under their own brand. You can recognize them by the fact that the use the Motion Blinds app for control. ---
**Author:** ![vaderag](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/vaderag/32/150_2.png) [@vaderag](https://community.homey.app/u/vaderag)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/37 "2021-08-15T14:14:12Z")
Thanks for the detailed response. I didn’t realise there was a solar option that might be useful… How big is the panel? And can it be externally mounted? Also, you mention Connexion also works with Velux, didn’t realise that, so may be a consideration too So much to think about! ---
**Author:** ![Adrian\_Rockall](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/adrian_rockall/32/13209_2.png) [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/38 "2021-08-15T15:24:08Z")
> [@vaderag](#): > > Also, you mention Connexion also works with Velux, didn’t realise that, so may be a consideration too Ah, sorry, I’m not sure if Velux works with Connexoon. The name of my app is Somfy Tahoma and Connexoon as it supports both boxes but I not sure about the Connexoon support. Maybe a Connexoon user can confirm if it does or not. > [@vaderag](#): > > I didn’t realise there was a solar option that might be useful… How big is the panel? And can it be externally mounted? The panels are about 300mm long x 50mm tall x 10mm thick (from memory but will measure them when I get home) They are meant to stick to the inside of the window and not sure they are waterproof. ---
**Author:** ![vaderag](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/vaderag/32/150_2.png) [@vaderag](https://community.homey.app/u/vaderag)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2021, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/39 "2021-08-19T12:17:07Z")
Is anyone able to advise on using Tahoma with Velux at all - leaning in that direction but want to ensure it will work! ---
**Author:** ![Adrian\_Rockall](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/adrian_rockall/32/13209_2.png) [@Adrian\_Rockall](https://community.homey.app/u/Adrian_Rockall)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-connexoon-or-tahoma-same-functionatities-on-homey/31429/40 "2021-08-19T16:17:40Z")
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