Battery (Wire-Free)
Somfy's Wire-Free line: rechargeable motors that mount inside the roller tube. No wiring, no electrician — the simplest path for condos, rentals, and retrofits.
Somfy motorized shades in Vancouver
Somfy makes the most recognized motors in window shading. We build the shades around them. As a local manufacturer, we buy Somfy motors direct and fabricate the shade in our own facility — then install and program it with our own crew. Battery, DC, and AC motors, on RTS or Zigbee — Somfy's established standard and its newest protocol, both fully supported. Backed by the HT Worry-Free Warranty.
Bought direct. Built in.
Somfy motors, built into shades we make ourselves
We're not a reseller moving boxes. We're a manufacturer — we buy Somfy motors and parts direct and build the shade around them in our own facility. That keeps the factory-direct advantage intact on every Somfy order: no dealer markup, no third-party fabricator, and one team accountable from the motor spec to the final install. You get Somfy's proven hardware in a shade measured, built, and installed locally.
Three ways to power, two ways to control
Somfy shades, matched to your home or building
Power
DC motors
Quiet low-voltage Somfy motors wired to a discreet transformer. Silent operation and nothing visible on the window — the choice for whole-home automation and new construction.
AC motors
Line-voltage Somfy motors for larger, heavier shades and high daily use. The workhorse for big window walls and commercial spaces.
Control
RTS
Somfy RTS is the long-established radio standard — for years the most widely used Somfy control, and still fully supported. A proven, reliable choice with a huge ecosystem of remotes and controls. Available on every power option.
Zigbee
Zigbee is Somfy's newest control protocol and the fast-growing choice for smart-home integration. It is available on every power option and reaches smart-home platforms through the TaHoma Switch hub.
For large-scale projects
Somfy SDN for commercial buildings
For multi-floor and large-scale work, we build on Somfy SDN — the Somfy Digital Network — for centralized, addressable control across hundreds of shades. We're qualified to program Somfy systems, so specification, install, and commissioning stay with one team. Submittal docs and motor specs are available through Trade & Builder Access.
Smart-home ready
Somfy shades that fit your smart home
Somfy shades run on RTS or Zigbee, and both run through Somfy's TaHoma Switch hub for app, voice, and scheduling; Zigbee opens the most smart-home options. Control4 and Savant connect through your AV integrator. We match the protocol to your setup before we build.
- RTS or Zigbee — both run through the TaHoma Switch hub for app, voice, and scheduling.
- App, voice, and scheduling — open, close, and automate by time of day or sun position.
- Control4 and Savant — through your AV integrator.
- Prefer our own motor line? Compare HT Smart Shades.
Ready for Somfy shades?
Tell us your window count, whether you want battery, DC, or AC motors, and RTS or Zigbee control, and your smart-home platform (if any). We'll recommend the right Somfy setup and send a quote.
Faster quote: include your window count, your smart-home platform (if any), and whether you prefer battery or hardwired motors.
Somfy shades — common questions
Does HT Blinds make Somfy motorized shades?
Yes. HT Blinds is a local manufacturer — we buy Somfy motors direct and build the shade around them in our own facility, then install and program them with our own crew across Metro Vancouver.
Which Somfy systems does HT Blinds carry?
HT Blinds carries Somfy's Wire-Free (battery), DC, and AC motors, on RTS or Zigbee — every power option is available on either control protocol. For commercial projects we build on Somfy SDN (Somfy Digital Network).
What's the difference between Somfy Zigbee and Somfy RTS?
Zigbee is Somfy's newest control protocol and the fast-growing choice for smart-home integration. RTS is Somfy's long-established radio standard, with the largest ecosystem of remotes and wall controls — the natural match when you already have Somfy controls. Both are available on HT Blinds shades, in every power option.
Are Somfy Wire-Free shades good for condos?
Yes. Wire-Free is Somfy's battery-powered motor line — rechargeable, with no new wiring — which makes it ideal for condos and retrofits where running electrical isn't practical.
Can HT Blinds program Somfy commercial systems?
Yes. HT Blinds is qualified to program Somfy systems, including Somfy SDN for large-scale commercial projects, so specification, installation, and commissioning stay with one team.
Do Somfy shades work with smart-home platforms?
Yes. RTS and Zigbee both run through Somfy's TaHoma Switch hub, so you can control your Somfy shades by app, by voice, or on a schedule; Zigbee opens the most smart-home options. Control4 and Savant connect through your AV integrator.