Can I integrate a Somfy controlled awning with Alexa or Google in the UK?

Yes, Somfy’s smart hubs (for example TaHoma Switch or Connectivity) are designed to integrate with popular voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands free operation. Once set up on your home Wi‑Fi, you can trigger awning scenes or basic extend/retract commands by voice or through routines alongside lighting, heating and other smart devices.

Simply programme to react to ‘Open awning…’ as a command and it can do so. Or ‘Close awning…’ Take it further and have a halfway out setting if required.

Any electric awning with automatic operation should have a wind or motion sensor included as standard so the awning will automatically retract if it is too windy outside. If you can open the awning on your smartphone from anywhere in the world then this is essential as a safety measure.