January 2022 - Somfy, the world’s largest manufacturer of tubular motors for interior window coverings and exterior solar protections, today announces it has been awarded Gold for its new TaHoma Gateway product in the Connected Home category in the 2021 Most Valuable Product (MVP) Awards from Products Magazine. TaHoma was selected for its innovation and seamless integration to deliver a more convenient smart home experience with automated blinds, shades, awnings and outdoor screens. The MVP awards recognize the top three products across twelve categories in residential construction and award gold to the top product in each. Products Magazine solely delivers product news including research, data, tips and advice for builders, architects and designers in the residential space.
Their annual award program recognizes the most valuable products in residential construction and design. In its fifth year, the outlet received a record number of submissions for products all with a high level of innovation to transform residential construction and design. Somfy’s TaHoma Gateway received Gold for its use of open, forward-thinking technology and convenience that the product brings to homeowners. “For over 50 years, Somfy has been making life easier for millions of people across the globe and we are elated to see our technology awarded for being an innovative solution that helps to create smarter, more convenient and comfortable homes,” stated Yilmaz Ozturan, president-CEO, Somfy North America.
TaHoma seamlessly integrates with a variety of smart home devices and provides a single platform for products with built-in Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS). Somfy's exclusive control platform enables users to adjust motorized applications, including legacy and future ecosystems with a wide range of interior and exterior solutions. Professional installation with Somfy Set & Go Connect provides a quick, easy and flexible setup with a step-by-step instruction guide for a seamless installation every time. With TaHoma, users can create scenes and schedules for their motorized window coverings for a truly customized smart shade experience. Scenes enable the user to create scenarios that link connected devices and activate them with just a click of a button on their smartphone.
For example, a “Leaving Home” scenario can lower the shades and switch off the lights. Alex Keichinger, product marketing director for Connected Solutions at Somfy, added, “The TaHoma Gateway helps deliver users a more comfortable and convenient life with intuitive control of both natural and artificial lighting. Day after day, we imagine what the home of tomorrow will look like and deliver sustainable smart home solutions that improve life and well-being.”
About Somfy Systems Inc.
Somfy has been improving everyday life for more than 270 million people by designing and manufacturing intelligent motorization solutions for interior window coverings and exterior solar protections. Somfy innovates to automate and connect shades, blinds, draperies, awnings, rolling shutters, exterior screens & pergolas for commercial and residential buildings in 58 countries across the globe. With 200+ million motors produced over the last half-century, Somfy is committed to creating reliable and sustainable solutions that promote the best way of living and well-being for all.
