Somfy’s slick Tahoma Z-Wave and RTS home automation gateway

Apparently fed up with the fragmented state of home automation solution, Somfy, best known for its selection of automatic window coverings, just announced an automated home gateway of its own. TaHomA (get it? Total Home Automation) is very much a device like Mi Casa Verde’s Vera , only with what looks to be a much slicker Home Motion UI and support for Somfy’s proprietary wireless RTS communication protocol in addition to Z-Wave . Unlike MCV, however, Somfy is taking a more managed approach by offering an expert setup option performed by certified dealers. After which, you’ll be able to manage all of your wireless appliance modules and automatic scenes from anywhere in the world — via PC, iPad, or iPhone — thanks to Somfy’s remote support server. You can always make changes to Tahoma yourself or ask a dealer to do it on-site or remotely. Tahoma is set to launch in the US sometime in the first quarter half of 2011 for an undisclosed price. We’ll see what we can do about getting some hands-on time with it right here at CES before then. Gallery: Somfy’s slick Tahmoa Z-Wave and RTS home automation gateway Continue reading Somfy’s slick Tahoma Z-Wave and RTS home automation gateway Somfy’s slick Tahoma Z-Wave and RTS home automation gateway originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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