Motorised Venetian Blinds
Tilt, raise and lower
at the touch of a button.
Motorised Venetian blinds from James Albert combine the timeless precision of slatted light control with silent Somfy motor technology — controlled by remote, app, scheduled timer or voice command.
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Motor Options
The right motor
for every application.
The complete motorisation solution — both the raising and lowering of the blind and the independent tilting of individual slats are controlled remotely. Ideal for large or hard-to-reach windows and spaces where daily adjustment is important.
A more economical motorisation option — automating the tilt function while the blind is raised and lowered manually. Variable speed and electronic limit setting allow precise control. Ideal for retrofitting to existing installations without wiring disruption.
Slat Options
Three slat widths,
two materials.
The original Venetian blind — slim aluminium slats in a wide range of colours, finishes and textures. Precise light control and a clean, contemporary look. Suitable for the Somfy Tilt & Lift 25 RTS motor system. Ideal for offices, kitchens and contemporary interiors.
Basswood slats stained and finished to replicate a wide range of real wood species — walnut, oak, natural and painted finishes. Motorised with the Somfy Tilt Only 50 or Tilt & Lift 50 systems. Warm, natural and timeless — the premium choice for living rooms, dining rooms and studies.
PVC slats with a wood-effect finish — completely moisture-resistant and warp-proof. Decora's Heatshield® technology prevents warping in humid or high-temperature environments. The practical choice for bathrooms, kitchens and conservatories where real wood would deteriorate.
Why Motorise?
The case for motorised
Venetian blinds.
Somfy Expert Partner
The world's leading
motor technology.
Somfy is the world's number one manufacturer of motors for window blinds, shutters and awnings — with over 50 years of innovation and products installed in more than 50 million homes worldwide. James Albert is an authorised Somfy Expert partner, which means we're trained and certified to specify, install and commission the full Somfy product range.
This includes the full Somfy TaHoma® smart home ecosystem — integrating blinds, shutters, awnings and other connected devices into a single platform that works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit and all leading home automation systems including Control4, Lutron and Crestron.
The Somfy Ecosystem
One platform,
everything connected.
TaHoma® Switch
The central hub of the Somfy system — connects all your Somfy motors, sensors and controls into a single app. Schedule automations, create scenes and control everything remotely. Compatible with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit as standard.
Somfy RTS
The radio frequency system that allows Somfy motors and controls to communicate wirelessly — no signal wiring between controls and motors. Compatible across the full Somfy range and with over 100 partner manufacturers including Philips Hue, Nest and Ring.
io-homecontrol®
Somfy's premium two-way communication protocol — the motor not only receives commands but sends confirmation back to the controller. Allows precise positioning, fault detection and full integration with professional home automation platforms.
Connexoon
A simpler, more affordable gateway for homeowners who want app and voice control without a full TaHoma® installation. Controls up to 30 products via the Somfy app and integrates with Alexa and Google.
Scenario Programming
Create programmes that automatically adjust your blinds based on time of day, sunrise/sunset, weather conditions or room occupancy. Wake programmes, away modes, entertainment settings and more — all configurable through the TaHoma® app.
Somfy Protect
Somfy's security ecosystem can be integrated with blind and shutter automations — for example, automatically closing shutters or blinds when the alarm is triggered, or simulating occupancy when you're away.
Third-Party Integrations
Works with the platforms
you already use.
Control4
Full two-way integration — blinds respond to scenes, occupancy sensors and time-of-day programming within the Control4 ecosystem.
Lutron
Native compatibility with Lutron's lighting and shading platform for a seamlessly unified smart home experience.
Crestron
Professional-grade integration for high-specification residential and commercial AV and automation installations.
Rako
Wireless lighting control integration — link blinds and lighting into coordinated scenes for morning, evening and entertaining.
Amazon Alexa
Voice control via any Alexa device — raise, lower or tilt blinds by room, floor or individual window using natural language commands.
Google Home
Full Google Assistant compatibility — works with Google Home speakers, Nest devices and the Google Home app on iOS and Android.
Apple HomeKit
Siri control and integration with the Apple Home app and Apple TV hub — including automation triggers from other HomeKit devices.
Loxone
Intelligent building automation — link blinds to weather stations, temperature sensors and energy management systems via Loxone's platform.
Specify Somfy for
your next project.
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