Somfy TaHoma Switch

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Key specs

Smart home platform

Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Works with Nest

Power supply type

Power grid

Smart home platform	Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Works with Nest
Power supply type	Power grid

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Pros and cons

According to our smart home hub expert

• You can connect up to 200 devices to this smart home hub at the same time.
• The TaHoma switch is compatible with Zigbee, so you can connect Philips Hue lights.
• Thanks to the smartphone app, you can control your smart home devices remotely.
• The TaHoma switch is primarily made for Somfy smart home products.

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Description

The Somfy TaHoma Switch is the heart of all your Somfy smart home products. This smart home hub lets you control your entire house remotely, even when you're not home. For example, you can connect the sun blinds to the TaHoma switch, so they're lowered automatically when the sun comes out unexpectedly. If gets colder, you can turn on your Somfy thermostats. Connect IP cameras and sensors to keep an eye on your home when you're away. That way, you'll always know what's happening while you're not home. You can also connect the TaHoma switch to your Philips Hue smart lights to control them remotely. Connect the TaHoma smart home hub to your voice assistant to give your smart devices voice commands.

The Somfy TaHoma Switch is the heart of all your Somfy smart home products. This smart home hub lets you control your entire house remotely, even when you're not home. For example, you can connect the sun blinds to the TaHoma switch, so they're lowered automatically when the sun comes out unexpectedly. If gets colder, you can turn on your Somfy thermostats. Connect IP cameras and sensors to keep an eye on your home when you're away. That way, you'll always know what's happening while you're not home. You can also connect the TaHoma switch to your Philips Hue smart lights to control them remotely. Connect the TaHoma smart home hub to your voice assistant to give your smart devices voice commands.

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This is what you get

• Manual (2.76 MB)
• Power adapter

This is what you get

• Manual (2.76 MB)
• Power adapter

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Key specs

Smart home platform

Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Works with Nest

Power supply type

Power grid

Smart home platform	Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Works with Nest
Power supply type	Power grid

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Reviews

37 reviews

8,4/10 (37 reviews)

Rating

17 reviews with 5 stars

5 stars 0 reviews

15 reviews with 4 stars

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2 reviews with 3 stars

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3 reviews with 2 stars

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Most helpful reviews

8,8/10

Does what it says it does

• Does what it says it does
• Works with the (old) Somfy RTS engine
• Lots of money

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• Bas
• 16 October 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

4,8/10

Limited functionality and difficult to configure

• Nice box
• Doesn't make any sound

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• Frank
• 2 July 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

5,2/10

A necessary evil if you have somfy I/O equipment.

• Homekit integration works well and quickly
• Response speed of the devices is very fast
• Extremely expensive

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• Michael
• 28 February 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,0/10

A nice device with many possibilities

• Has many options for connecting equipment.
• It's small so it's not noticeable.
• You have to figure out how to set up equipment yourself.

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• Berry
• 22 March 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,4/10

Recommended

• Price
• Very many possibilities

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• Ad driessen
• 7 October 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

Nice device, installation just not flawless.

• Quickly set up and set up
• Compact device
• I've seen a device error message a few times and I don't know why (also disappeared by itself).

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• Rob
• 28 June 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,6/10

top device

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• Arjan
• 13 May 2024
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,0/10

A nice remote control via the internet

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• Hans nijenkamp
• 6 November 2022
• Automatically translated from Dutch

10/10

is what I expected.

• operating the shutters is super easy

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• Koenraad
• 5 June 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,8/10

Setup easy, but low WiFi & extra user??

• Installation was done well
• Easy integration in Apple Home(Kit) via QR codes on/in packaging
• With a lesser WiFi connection, no contact, and no notification

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• Dieke
• 29 June 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,8/10

Does what it says it does

• Does what it says it does
• Works with the (old) Somfy RTS engine
• Integration with Google Home
• Lots of money

I wanted to automate my screens with a Somfy RTS motor and now you come to this device. I've been using Home Assistant together with Google Home for a while now, so it was an expected step to automate the screens as well. Unfortunately, this device is now in short supply, so when I received an email that it was in stock, I immediately ordered it, without thinking too much about the price, because it is a lot of money for what I do with it.

Once received, immediately unpacked, read the "manual" (or whatever goes before) and installed the app. If you read through the poor Dutch and do what the app says, the device is fairly easy to install and adding my five screens with RTS engine was also remarkably easy. A tip: keep the existing remote control(s) at hand when you start.

After that, I threw the app aside, linked my new Somfy account to Google Home ("Ey Google, close the living room screen") and started Home Assistant, but that turned out to be a bit more work. The official Somfy integration does not find the screens, so I finally installed the integration "Overkiz (by Somfy)" via HACS and it works like a charm.

Because I don't use the official app, I can't say anything about what it can do and whether it works, although it looks like there are quite a few functions. The device itself does what it's supposed to do and is easy to control via Google Home and Home Assistant (once it's installed). At least I haven't used the remote since I got this device.

p.s. No idea why the "quality" rating is there. If it starts to make noise, I think it's time for a call to customer service ;)

• Bas
• 16 October 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

4,8/10

Limited functionality and difficult to configure

• Nice box
• Doesn't make any sound

A hassle to connect devices. 3 awnings and a fly screen: an hour. We had a multi-channel control for 2 blinds and that was a tricky one. The Dutch language of the app is appalling. Connecting the Somfy Sunis sun sensor was successful after 6 attempts. Apparently you have to start the search FIRST and then hold down the PROG key for exactly 3 seconds - longer than 3 seconds is wrong. A lot of pauses... That Sunis sensor is now connected, but I don't get to see a current light value, only a message that there is too little information for history. I now have to find out how I can operate the sun blinds with the light value of that Sunis - which was the whole reason for purchasing this TaHoma. It's not really intuitive. Furthermore, the TaHoma only works with Somfy and a very limited set of partners. Unfortunately, the other 433MHz controlled devices that we have in house (other brands than Somfy) cannot be controlled, the marketing information exaggerates a bit.

• Frank
• 2 July 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

5,2/10

A necessary evil if you have somfy I/O equipment.

• Homekit integration works well and quickly
• Response speed of the devices is very fast
• Extremely expensive

This is what you get when manufacturers do not use open standards, but have their own protocol that only works with their own equipment. They can jack up the price and hope that because you bought a very expensive hub that you will buy more of their stuff.
Okay it finally works. After hours of googling, unfortunately I came to the conclusion that this is the only option if you want to provide somfy IO equipment with a time schedule or want to operate it smart. Somfy's older hubs are no longer sold and they are more limited when it comes to time schedules or homekit support.

The device is extremely expensive and masquerades as a new "universal" hub for all your smart home equipment. I have two Somfy awnings and I can't wait for another hub for my equipment. Let alone another “universal” hub. Hopefully matter will break through as THE smart home standard so that we can get rid of this expensive nonsense.

• Michael
• 28 February 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

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Specifications

Product

Product number

889994

Manufacturer code

1870595

Brand

Somfy

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

Physical properties

Height

6,7 cm

Depth

3,5 cm

Width

16,2 cm

Weight

213 g

Color

White

Material

Plastic

Built-in screen

Built-in microphone

Water-resistant

Power supply

Power supply type

Power grid

Replaceable battery

Network and streaming

Link to router

Wireless

Multi-room audio

Plays from network

Bluetooth

NFC

Smart Home compatibility

Controlled via app

Compatible with smartphone / apps

Controlled via Apple app

Controlled via Android app

Controlled via Windows app

Control panel included

Smart home platform

Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Works with Nest

Introduction year and updates

Guaranteed support with updates

36 months after release date

Year introduced

2021

Introduction month

October

Privacy and security properties

Internet connection required

Manufacturer account required

Multi-factor authentication

Log in with fingerprint on your phone

Log in with Face ID on your phone

Usage possible without cloud environment manufacturer

Support for future updates

Expected frequency security updates

Each quarter

Personal information required

Type of information required

Country stored data, Personal information

Country where information is stored

France