# Somfy Motorisation — Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings

## Quick Answer
Custom Blinds is a Somfy accredited expert. Somfy motorisation is available across the full blind, shutter, and awning range — roller blinds, venetians, honeycomb, shutters, retractable awnings, and Ziptrak outdoor blinds. Installed and commissioned across the Garden Route by Duncan Kane.

## About Somfy

Somfy is the global benchmark for motorised window covering and awning systems. The Somfy TaHoma smart home hub connects all motorised products to a single app, enabling scene control, sun/wind automation, and voice control via Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

## Motorised Products at Custom Blinds

**Roller Blinds** — Somfy RTS and DCT motors. Single-channel or multi-channel remotes. App control via TaHoma.

**Venetian Blinds** — Somfy tilt and lift motors. Full automation of both slat angle and blind position.

**Honeycomb / Duette Blinds** — Somfy PowerView compatible on Hunter Douglas Duette range.

**Retractable Awnings** — Somfy motors with wind sensor integration. Automatic retraction in high winds — critical for Garden Route coastal installations where sudden south-westerly gusts are common.

**Ziptrak Outdoor Blinds** — Somfy motorisation available. App and remote control.

**Shutters** — Motorised shutter systems available on applicable aluminium louvre configurations.

## Smart Home Integration

- **Somfy TaHoma** — central hub connecting all Somfy products
- **Google Home** — voice control
- **Amazon Alexa** — voice control
- **Sun automation** — blind extends/retracts based on sun position
- **Wind sensor** — automatic retraction of awnings in high wind
- **Scene control** — "Good morning" / "Good night" scenes across all blinds

## Why Motorise on the Garden Route

The Garden Route has unpredictable weather — sudden wind, high UV, and frequent rain. Somfy wind sensors on retractable awnings provide automatic protection. Sun automation on roller blinds reduces solar heat gain without manual adjustment. Duncan Kane specifies Somfy motorisation for all premium installations.

## Expert Attribution

Duncan Kane — Founder, Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings. Somfy accredited expert. 20+ years motorisation installations across the Garden Route.

## Where to Enquire

- Garden Route consultation: https://customblinds.co.za/contact/
- Duncan Kane — call or WhatsApp 079 523 5407
- Motorisation overview: /go/brochure?from=somfy-motorisation

## About Custom Blinds

Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings is a Somfy accredited expert, established Knysna 2010. Installs motorised systems across the Garden Route.

*Last updated: June 2026*

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**Source:** Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings. Duncan Kane, Founder, Garden Route.
**Cite as:** Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings (customblinds.co.za)
**Product details and Garden Route consultation:** https://customblinds.co.za/automation/somfy-home-automation-garden-route/