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Somfy Showcases Smart Shading Innovation at CEDIA Tech + Business Summit

Issue 105 November 2025

Somfy was proud to be sponsoring and exhibiting at the CEDIA Tech + Business Summit on the Sunshine Coast at the end of October.

The event brought together integrators, smart home professionals and technology providers to explore the latest advancements shaping connected living and building automation. 

At the summit, Somfy showcased its Sonesse 40 RS485 motor, the premium solution for motorised window coverings, designed for both commercial and residential applications. 

The smart and innovative motor is ideal for every space, from luxury homes to premium hotels, boasting the following features:

  • Seamless integration with leading platforms (Crestron, Control4, Dynalite)
  • Whisper-quiet performance making it ideal for bedrooms, theatre rooms and luxury spaces
  • Precise and scalable control – individual or group control, with feedback
  • Optimisation of daylight and thermal comfort, making it a superior choice for sustainability 
  • Setting from a distance, with visual feedback confirming any step of the setting and programming
  • Safe and open protocol available for any integrator

The team engaged with attendees to demonstrate how Somfy’s intelligent shading systems can seamlessly integrate with leading control platforms, offering enhanced comfort, energy efficiency and acoustic performance.

“The CEDIA Tech + Business summit was a fantastic opportunity to connect directly with integrators and industry partners,” said Riju Rajeev, Somfy Oceania’s Specification & Projects Channel Manager.

“We were excited to share how Somfy can offer support in every phase of a project, from the development, design and manufacture of motors and intelligent building controls, through to installation, commissioning and management.

“We pride ourselves on ensuring smooth integration and long-term reliability.”

The event reinforced Somfy’s commitment to collaboration within the smart home ecosystem and highlighted its continuous drive for innovation in motorisation and control technologies.

For more information, or to get in touch with the Somfy Projects team to discuss your next commercial or residential project, scan the QR code.

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