What is a smart app controlled retractable awning?

A smart controlled retractable awning is a motorised awning you can extend or retract via a smartphone or tablet app instead of (or in addition to) a remote control handset or other control accessory. Systems typically use a motor in the roller tube incorporating wireless control such as Somfy RTS or io-homecontrol, giving remote operation and the option to integrate with a wider smart home platform.

If you use your smartphone to control lights, music, blinds and other products around your home then your awning definitely needs to be included in that.
Nearly all the retractable awnings we sell from Samson Awnings are with Somfy electric motors as standard now.

You only require a simple plug and play hub to access a whole world of additional control with smart technology, such as the Somfy Tahoma Switch hub, plugged into your home router. You can then add multiple other controls and also access ‘scenarios’ to create actions at certain times of the day or night