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Handheld remote
Press a button to raise, lower or stop the blind. Multi-channel remotes can control different blinds separately and can also group compatible blinds together.
Motorised blind controls · Northern Ireland
Control your motorised blinds your way.
Use a handheld remote, a wall switch, your phone or a compatible automated routine. You can keep things simple with one control for one blind, group several blinds together, or connect compatible blinds into a wider smart-home setup.
Remote control
Quick everyday control without using your phone.
Wall switch
A fixed control point that stays where you need it.
App control
Group compatible blinds and manage them from one screen.
Automation
Use schedules, scenes and compatible sensors.
At a glance
Four ways to control your blinds.
You can use one method on its own or combine them. A remote and an app, for example, can both control the same compatible system.
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Wall-mounted control
Keep a dedicated blind control in a fixed position on the wall. Wirefree versions can provide the convenience of a wall switch without requiring a new control cable.
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Smartphone or tablet
With a compatible hub and motor system, you can control blinds from an app, group rooms together and create useful scenes for different times of day.
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Schedules & sensors
Compatible timers and sensors can move blinds automatically at chosen times or in response to changing light or temperature.
Handheld remote
Simple, quick and always ready.
A remote is often all you need. It lets you operate the blinds without getting up, reaching behind furniture or opening an app.
Single-channel controls suit straightforward installations. Multi-channel remotes are useful when several blinds need to operate separately as well as together.
One blind or several
Choose individual control or group compatible blinds together.
Favourite position
Compatible Somfy controls can store a preferred blind position
for quick recall.
No phone required
Anyone in the room can operate the blinds without signing in
to an app.
Wall-mounted control
A blind switch that stays exactly where you expect it.
A wall control is useful in bedrooms, kitchens and open-plan rooms where you want an obvious, permanent way to operate the blinds.
Somfy offers wirefree wall controls that can be fitted without running a new control cable through the wall. The exact controls available depend on the motor system selected.
Good choice when…
- you want the control beside the door or window
- several people need an obvious way to operate the blind
- you do not want to rely on a handset or phone
You can still add…
- a handheld remote
- compatible app control
- grouped operation
- scenes or automation where supported
Smartphone & tablet control
Control one blind, a room or several rooms from one screen.
App control becomes particularly useful when you have several compatible motorised blinds. You can organise blinds by room, operate groups together and create scenes for the times of day when you use them most.
Somfy TaHoma can centralise compatible blinds and other connected equipment. The features available depend on the motors and products connected to the system.
Group a room
Move several compatible blinds together instead of adjusting
each window separately.
Create scenes
Store useful combinations such as Morning, Work, Privacy or
Evening.
Control from away from home
Compatible connected systems can provide remote app access
when an internet connection is available.
Schedules, scenes & sensors
Set the blinds to suit the way your home changes through the day.
Compatible motorised blinds can do more than wait for a button press. Timers, scenes and sensors can reduce repeated adjustments and make light and privacy easier to manage.
Morning
Open several blinds together.
Use a schedule or scene so compatible blinds are ready at the start of the day.
Daylight
Recall the position you prefer.
Lower compatible blinds to a useful glare-control or privacy position without fine-tuning every window.
Evening
Close the room for privacy.
A timed or one-touch scene can lower compatible blinds as daylight fades.
Sensors are optional.
If you want a more responsive setup, compatible light or temperature sensors can trigger blind movement automatically. They are most useful where changing sunlight or heat regularly affects the room.
Compare the options
Which motorised blind control suits you?
Control
Best for
Phone needed?
Smart features?
Remote
Straightforward everyday control
No
Optional
Wall control
A fixed control point in the room
No
Optional
App
Grouping rooms, scenes and connected control
Yes
Yes
Automation
Regular routines, daylight and privacy
Not always
Yes
Smart-home control
Voice control and TaHoma are useful extras — not requirements.
You do not need a smart-home hub to enjoy motorised blinds. A remote or wall control may be all you ever want.
If you do want connected control, compatible Somfy systems can use TaHoma to bring blinds and other supported equipment into one smart-home interface.
Voice control
Compatible TaHoma setups can work with supported voice platforms including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Compatibility should always be confirmed for the selected motors and control system.
TaHoma can add:
Room groups
Control several compatible blinds together.
Scenes
Store combinations for morning, privacy or evening.
Schedules
Move compatible blinds at selected times.
Remote access
Use compatible app controls while away from home.
Keep comparing
More help choosing your motorised blinds.
Common questions
Motorised blind control FAQ
What is the simplest way to control motorised blinds?
A handheld remote is usually the simplest option. It gives you quick control without needing an app, and compatible multi-channel remotes can control several blinds.
Can I have both a remote and app control?
Yes, on compatible systems. Many homes use a remote for quick everyday control and an app for grouping, scenes or control while away from the room.
Can several blinds move together?
Yes. Compatible blinds can be grouped so multiple windows move together. This is especially useful across large glazing, bi-fold doors and open-plan rooms.
Do wall controls need new wiring?
Not necessarily. Wirefree wall controls are available for compatible systems and can be fitted without running a new control cable through the wall.
Do I need TaHoma?
No. TaHoma is most useful if you want app control, grouped scenes, schedules or wider smart-home integration. A remote or wall control may be enough for a simpler installation.
Can motorised blinds work with Alexa or Google Assistant?
Compatible Somfy and TaHoma setups can support platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The exact compatibility depends on the selected motors and control system.
Can the blinds open and close automatically?
Yes, where the chosen system supports schedules, timers, scenes or sensors. The blinds can be set to move at chosen times or respond to compatible environmental sensors.
Which control option is best for a bedroom?
A remote or wall switch is often the simplest choice. If you want the blind to open in the morning or close automatically at night, a compatible app or scheduled scene can add that convenience.
Do you supply and fit motorised blinds across Northern Ireland?
Yes. Village Blinds and Shutters provides free home appointments, measuring, made-to-measure specification and professional fitting across Northern Ireland.
Manufacturer information: control features vary by motor and system. Current Somfy information on remotes, wall controls, app control, timers, sensors and TaHoma is available from Somfy .
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