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Innovative Control Over Motorized Window Treatments

With Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, it’s simple to integrate Somfy-powered motorized shades and draperies connected to PoE control systems to maximize the benefits that they provide, such as energy savings, privacy, comfort, and convenience for new or existing projects.

How does it work?

Power over Ethernet (PoE) distributes network signals and electrical power to transmit communication over standard low-voltage category cabling to various endpoints, including shades, draperies, LED lighting, HVAC controls, cameras, and other networked devices in new or existing projects.

A Brief History

From 2002 to Today

What can PoE do for you?

Maintenance free operation of window treatments:

The ultra-quiet, more powerful Sonesse® 40 PoE allows motorization for shades as large as 13 ft. x 13 ft. Its direct integration to third-party control systems via the Somfy Synergy™ API eliminates the need for additional hardware.

The Sonesse® 30 PoE meets the IEEE 802.3 at standard and is directly powered by any 30W PoE switch that meets this standard. No charging or battery replacement required.

Time and cost savings during installation

PoE reduces the time and expense of having electrical power cabling installed. CAT-5e network cables do not require a qualified electrician to install them and can be located anywhere to provide more reliable communication than traditional radio solutions.

Provides convenient commissioning options

Each motor has a built-in web interface available via any web browser for configuration. Somfy also offers the PoE Motor Configuration Software for ease of configuration of multiple motors over the network from a single interface.

Reliable secure protocol

Somfy PoE motors employ modern security and encryption standards.

Simple integration & hard-wired communication

PoE integrates directly with most third-party control systems via Somfy Synergy™ API without the need for additional hardware. 

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Learn More About the PoE Products

Sonesse® 40 PoE

Power over Ethernet (PoE) innovates and simplifies the control of motorized window treatments with a single ethernet cable. The ultra-quiet Sonesse® 40 PoE motor range offers 2, 4, or 6 Nm to operate even the largest applications while lowering costs and improving efficiency.

2/25 Type 2 (30W) 4/25 Type 3 (60W) 6/25 Type 4 (75W)

Sonesse® 30 PoE

The Sonesse® 30 PoE motor provides innovative control of motorized window treatments using native Power over Ethernet, lowering costs and improving efficiency. Simple, direct integration to your favorite third-party control systems eliminates the need for additional hardware.

Discover the smallest PoE motor on the market:

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SDN PoE Gateway

Compatible with third-party PoE control systems. Distributes power and data to shade and drapery motors. Simple ‘Plug and Play’ solution. Compact form factor with convenient mounting tabs.