How to connect your roller shutters?

Today I'm going to explain how to connect your roller shutters. No more handles to turn to close your roller shutters, no need to think about closing your shutters after dark. All this is possible thanks to a fairly simple modification of your current roller shutters.

Several manufacturers now offer solutions to connect your roller shutters. I am thinking in particular of Somfy and Fibaro; these are the two most famous brands. Whatever your project, there is a full range of motorization kits ready to install and suitable for each type of roller shutter.

How to connect your roller shutters 1

You will understand, to connect your roller shutters, you will have to change their motors. I tell you again, you do not need to change your roller shutter if you want to add a motor. For example, Somfy motors are perfectly suited to new shutters and shutters in place for several years; even a solar roller shutter for example.

To start, you will need to identify your roller shutter. Is it a roller shutter with an integrated box or tunnel, an external box or integrated into the window? Then take your measurements. You must precisely determine the height and the length of your roller shutter deck. Finally, thanks to this information, you will be able to choose a motorization kit.

If you opt for a Somfy brand product, you can switch to the MS range; an economical range. Otherwise, the range RMS is a little more upscale.

Once the installation is complete, you will need to connect your shutters to control them with the dedicated Connexoon application. It will allow you to program life scenarios, to leave serene and check the state of the openings of the house; where you are. For even more autonomy, you can add a light sensor.

How to connect your Connexoon IO Somfy roller shutters

The light detector measures the amount of sunshine outside the house. Coupled with the Somfy Box or TaHoma, it will send orders to other Somfy equipment in the house; your shutters for example!