Somfy TaHoma Switch

Name: Somfy TaHoma Switch
Brand: Somfy
SKU: 889994
Price: 174 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 8.5 (42 reviews)

Review is 8,5 out of 10, based on 42 reviews.
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Key specs

	Smart home platform	Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Works with Nest
	Power supply type	Power grid

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Pros and cons

According to our smart home hub expert

You can connect up to 200 devices to this smart home hub at the same time.
The TaHoma switch is compatible with Zigbee, so you can connect Philips Hue lights.
Thanks to the smartphone app, you can control your smart home devices remotely.
The TaHoma switch is primarily made for Somfy smart home products.

Description

The Somfy TaHoma Switch is the heart of all your Somfy smart home products. This smart home hub lets you control your entire house remotely, even when you're not home. For example, you can connect the sun blinds to the TaHoma switch, so they're lowered automatically when the sun comes out unexpectedly. If gets colder, you can turn on your Somfy thermostats. Connect IP cameras and sensors to keep an eye on your home when you're away. That way, you'll always know what's happening while you're not home. You can also connect the TaHoma switch to your Philips Hue smart lights to control them remotely. Connect the TaHoma smart home hub to your voice assistant to give your smart devices voice commands.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(2.76 MB)
Power adapter

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Review is 4,8 out of 10.

Limited functionality and difficult to configure

Nice box
Doesn't make any sound

A hassle to connect devices. 3 awnings and a fly screen: an hour. We had a multi-channel control for 2 blinds and that was a tricky one. The Dutch language of the app is appalling. Connecting the Somfy Sunis sun sensor was successful after 6 attempts. Apparently you have to start the search FIRST and then hold down the PROG key for exactly 3 seconds - longer than 3 seconds is wrong. A lot of pauses... That Sunis sensor is now connected, but I don't get to see a current light value, only a message that there is too little information for history. I now have to find out how I can operate the sun blinds with the light value of that Sunis - which was the whole reason for purchasing this TaHoma. It's not really intuitive. Furthermore, the TaHoma only works with Somfy and a very limited set of partners. Unfortunately, the other 433MHz controlled devices that we have in house (other brands than Somfy) cannot be controlled, the marketing information exaggerates a bit.

Review by:
Frank
Date:
2 July 2023
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 8,8 out of 10.

Does what it says it does

Does what it says it does
Works with the (old) Somfy RTS engine
Integration with Google Home
Lots of money

I wanted to automate my screens with a Somfy RTS motor and now you come to this device. I've been using Home Assistant together with Google Home for a while now, so it was an expected step to automate the screens as well. Unfortunately, this device is now in short supply, so when I received an email that it was in stock, I immediately ordered it, without thinking too much about the price, because it is a lot of money for what I do with it.

Once received, immediately unpacked, read the "manual" (or whatever goes before) and installed the app. If you read through the poor Dutch and do what the app says, the device is fairly easy to install and adding my five screens with RTS engine was also remarkably easy. A tip: keep the existing remote control(s) at hand when you start.

After that, I threw the app aside, linked my new Somfy account to Google Home ("Ey Google, close the living room screen") and started Home Assistant, but that turned out to be a bit more work. The official Somfy integration does not find the screens, so I finally installed the integration "Overkiz (by Somfy)" via HACS and it works like a charm.

Because I don't use the official app, I can't say anything about what it can do and whether it works, although it looks like there are quite a few functions. The device itself does what it's supposed to do and is easy to control via Google Home and Home Assistant (once it's installed). At least I haven't used the remote since I got this device.

p.s. No idea why the "quality" rating is there. If it starts to make noise, I think it's time for a call to customer service ;)

Review by:
Bas
Date:
16 October 2021
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 5,2 out of 10.

A necessary evil if you have somfy I/O equipment.

Homekit integration works well and quickly
Response speed of the devices is very fast
Extremely expensive

This is what you get when manufacturers do not use open standards, but have their own protocol that only works with their own equipment. They can jack up the price and hope that because you bought a very expensive hub that you will buy more of their stuff. Okay it finally works. After hours of googling, unfortunately I came to the conclusion that this is the only option if you want to provide somfy IO equipment with a time schedule or want to operate it smart. Somfy's older hubs are no longer sold and they are more limited when it comes to time schedules or homekit support.

The device is extremely expensive and masquerades as a new "universal" hub for all your smart home equipment. I have two Somfy awnings and I can't wait for another hub for my equipment. Let alone another “universal” hub. Hopefully matter will break through as THE smart home standard so that we can get rid of this expensive nonsense.

Review by:
Michael
Date:
28 February 2023
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	889994
	Manufacturer code	1870595
	Brand	Somfy
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	6,7 cm
	Depth	3,5 cm
	Width	16,2 cm
	Weight	213 g
	Color	White
	Material	Plastic
	Built-in screen
	Built-in microphone
	Water-resistant

Power supply

Power supply
	Power supply type	Power grid
	Replaceable battery

Network and streaming

Network and streaming
	Link to router	Wireless
	Multi-room audio
	Plays from network
	Bluetooth
	NFC

Smart Home compatibility

Smart Home compatibility
	Controls via app
	Compatible with smartphone / apps
	Controlled via Apple app
	Controlled via Android app
	Controlled via Windows app
	Control panel included
	Smart home platform	Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Works with Nest

Introduction year and updates

Introduction year and updates
	Guaranteed support with updates	36 months after release date
	Year introduced	2021
	Introduction month	October

Privacy and security properties

Privacy and security properties
	Internet connection required
	Manufacturer account required
	Multi-factor authentication
	Log in with fingerprint on your phone
	Log in with Face ID on your phone
	Usage possible without cloud environment manufacturer
	Support for future updates
	Expected frequency security updates	Each quarter
	Personal information required
	Type of information required	Country stored data, Personal information
	Country where information is stored	France

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