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TaHoma® switch has been verified for UL’s Gold IoT Security Rating. This means that TaHoma® switch and TaHoma® app cover many cybersecurity requirements such as secure updates and connections and stored and transmitted data security.

UL is the global safety science leader that provides expertise, insights and services to help businesses achieve their safety and security goals.

Somfy has always emphasised securing customer data, especially since the arrival of the Internet and connected objects. Our servers are highly secure and Somfy is committed to protecting our customers' data via a rigorous security and privacy policy.

If you deleted a product from your TaHoma app and want to add it again, follow the dedicated tutorial: how to add new equipment and products in the TaHoma® app?

To do this, you have to set your Velux products to learn mode and scan or search for drives and for TaHoma®. Then, let you guided step by step by the TaHoma® app. Depending on the Velux transmitter (one-way or two-way transmitter), the product is put into a different state of preparedness to learn.

Contact Velux for information on the model you are using.

Control your smart home devices by voice !
Discover how to configure voice assistants* in the TaHoma® app.

*requires an additional voice assistant, availability depending on countries.

Step by step procedure

Add a voice assistant

In the main menu, go to “…”

Then, click on "Voice assistants" in the external services section.

Select the right voice assistant you want to add. Ex: Google Assistant

And click on the first option “1. ------” to open the configuration panel.

Configuration

Voice assistants are third party services.

The configuration of your TaHoma solution is partially based on its dedicated app: follow instructions displayed in the TaHoma® app.

Once complete, your equipment will be ready to be controlled by voice!

Video procedure

Somfy home automation boxes are compatible with many home equipment, from Somfy & major home equipment brands. You can add them when you start the adventure, or later at anytime.

Step by step procedure

Add a smart home device

During the first installation of your box, you will be guided by the app to pair products and devices.

You can also add new smart home product at anytime in the app by clicking in the “My home” menu.

Then, click on “Add equipment” at the bottom of the screen.

Follow the instructions

Start by choosing the category of equipment.

And follow the guided steps.

Tip

You can also see the suggestions of smart home devices you already have at home and add them using the quick shortcuts!

Tip

You can also associate your device to a specific room to have a quick and easy access later.

See the dedicated tutorial

Video procedure

Unleash your creativity: endless possibilities of scenes are available to you! You can simply start with a manual scene and launch it when you want.

For instance, in one click, lower your shutters and dim the light for a cozy evening atmosphere.

Step by step procedure

Access manual scenes

Go to “My scenes” menu.

Click on "create your own scene".

Select your first equipment

It could be an individual equipment, or a groups of equipment if you want to set common actions.

And simply set the desired action.

One scene, many products

To use the full potential of your manual scene, add more equipment just after this first one!

Save your scenes

Name your scene and choose an icon.

You can also see the summary of your scene, and edit it again if needed.

Launch your scene

Find you scene in the “my scene” menu and simply click on the play button to launch it.

Tip

You can also use other ways to launch scenes:

• TaHoma® switch (and its buttons)
• Scene launcher
• Voice assistants*

*Requires an additional voice assistant (availability depending on countries)

Manage your scenes

Find you scene in the “my scene” menu and open it.

Change all its details or delete the scene.

Copy your scene

When creating a new scene, you can also start from an existing one, and modify it.

1. Find your scene in the “my scene” menu and to open it
2. Click on the copy icon at the top right of the screen.

All changes will be saved in a new scene.

Video procedure

To do this, open your TaHoma® app and click on “plus menu”, then select my box. Go to update of the box and let you guided step by step. If a newer version of the software is available select install the update now or install tonight.
To always benefit from the latest updates you can also select in this section the automatic update of your box.

TaHoma app offers a brand-new design and interface. It also extends the scope of compatibility.

You will no longer be limited to specifics products category (access, windows, terrace...) but will benefit from compatibilities with :

• All io products for the user of Connexoon io box (including partners' io products).
• All RTS products for the user of Connexoon RTS box
• Products from brand partners in Cloud to Cloud and IP (Philips Hue, Sonos, Netatmo …)

Discover all compatibilities here :

• Compatibility list of Connexoon io and TaHoma app
• Compatibility list of Connexoon RTS and TaHoma app

You will still be able to create scenes (manual, scheduled and advanced) to fit your desires and your habits, but they will have to be configured manually.

However, some of Connexoon app's features and compatibilities are not available in the TaHoma app:

• io Siren
• Geofencing (will be possible with IFTTT)
• Customisation of the scene illustration with your own photos
• The ability to play music from your smartphone app
• "Check Home" (feature allowing to check the status of equipment in a click) : the feature is not available with the TaHoma app, however, with "My favourites" menu, you can see the status of your favorite equipment in a glance. Discover here: How to create favourites in the TaHoma app.
• Weather display : the weather is displayed on the main menu of the Connexoon apps but is not available with TaHoma app

TaHoma, TaHoma switch, TaHoma DIN Rail V2 and the Connectivity kit are compatible with Apple Homekit*, not the TaHoma DIN Rail V1. Thanks to compatibility, you can control your Somfy home equipment from either Siri or Apple Home app.

• Siri: simply add voice control to TaHoma® and your home equipment, asking Siri from you Apple devices.
• Home app: additionally, you can also find your equipment in Apple Home app ready to be controlled from all your Apple devices. Home app is also used to set up your HomeKit installation.

*Product compatibility with Apple Homekit may vary per country. Please contact your local Somfy Representative for more information.

TaHoma® is a solution that lets you control connected equipment in your home. It is a companion which helps you manage your connected equipment every day (lighting, doors and windows, alarm, heating ,etc.) that you can control from home or on the move, using your mobile devices or your computer.