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The Somfy TaHoma is now an IFTTT service! This free, web-based service makes it possible to control your Somfy-powered solutions when something happens in another connected service.
❝Do you speak IFTTT?❞
IFTTT is an English acronym which stands for "If This Then That", meaning "If this happens", then "do that". Simple conditional statements transform smart devices into a more complete smart home experience.
Applet: define an action in one service to trigger an action in another connected service.
Trigger: the action in a connected service that executes a command.
Service: IFTTT offers third-party services to personalize your TaHoma home experience.
Action: command carried out when triggered by another connected service.
❝For example if I say “Ok Google, Good Night” to the Google assistant, TaHoma closes all my shades.❞
Applet: define an action in one service to trigger an action in another connected service.
Trigger: the action in a connected service that executes a command.
Service: IFTTT offers third-party services to personalize your TaHoma home experience.
Action: command carried out when triggered by another connected service.
❝For example if I say “Ok Google, Good Night” to the Google assistant, TaHoma closes all my shades.❞
CONTROL YOUR SHADES YOUR WAY!
Mix and match over 600 IFTTT services to define actions and triggers that make sense to your lifestyle. Get started with Applets by Somfy, or create your own for a personalized experience!
Look at what you can do now!
Use Voice-control!
Use the Google assistant to launch a TaHoma Applet.
If I say ❝Ok Google, I’m leaving❞, the departure scene begins: shades go down and smart lights are turned off.
If I say ❝Ok Google, I’m leaving❞, the departure scene begins: shades go down and smart lights are turned off.
Geolocation made easy
Use SmartThings presence detection to automatically open your Somfy-powered shades when you arrive home.
Weather Ready!
Use Weather Underground to automatically close your awning when winds reach a speed of 10mph or higher to prevent damage.
FAQs
Working with IFTTT.
Working with IFTTT.
What is IFTTT?
IFTTT is a service that lets you connect other services, together. When an action happens with one service, IFTTT automatically triggers a separate action with another service. In other words: "If this happens, then have that happen."
How do I connect TaHoma to IFTTT?
Connecting your TaHoma with IFTTT is simple. Before you start, make sure you’ve already created your scenes in your TaHoma app. Our instructions should walk you through the whole process so you can enjoy automation through IFTTT.
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How do I make an Applet?
You can utilize Somfy’s pre-made Applets or create your own! Refer to our instructions to learn how to create your own Applet in order to connect your Somfy-powered products with services.
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What are Services?
"Services" (formerly called "Channels") is the term IFTTT uses to describe a third-party service or app. IFTTT currently supports over 600 Services. Somfy TaHoma is a Service within IFTTT
Example: "Hey Google, close my living room shades" -- IFTTT connects the TaHoma interface with the Google Assistant.
Example: "Hey Google, close my living room shades" -- IFTTT connects the TaHoma interface with the Google Assistant.
How do I make an Applet?
Visit the IFTTT website and click My Applets. Click New Applet and follow the instructions to set up your triggers and actions for your needs. You can also add Applets other users have created by searching or browsing through Discover and Search tabs.
What are some more ways IFTTT can work with Somfy TaHoma?
IFTTT can connect your Somfy TaHoma with additional services not natively supported by the TaHoma app. Here are a few examples:
- Blink my favorite lights and raise/lower Family Room shades when the New York Giants score a touchdown (TaHoma / sports app)
- If the forecast is rainy, lower my Somfy shades (TaHoma / weather app)
- Automatically start Good Evening scene when you get back home (TaHoma / Google Location / Google Assistant)