What is RTS?

You might have seen the acronym RTS when talking about Somfy motorized products and wondered what it meant. RTS stands for Radio Technology Somfy® and is Somfy's exclusive control platform enabling users to adjust motorized interior window coverings and motorized exterior products such as awnings, rolling shutters, pergolas and screens from virtually anywhere inside or outside the home.

RTS technology works with a variety of Somfy controls including hand-held remotes, wall switches, the myLink app, voice control, and sensors for sun, wind, and rain.

RTS allows users to create ambiance and bring their homes to life, providing the ultimate combination of luxury and performance effortlessly!

What is the range of my remote control or wall switch?

RTS is a radio technology that can communicate with motorized products reliably up to 20 feet and from up to 65 feet in optimal conditions. There is no need to point or aim the remote or control device at the window covering because RTS is omnidirectional. And just like a garage door opener, the radio waves travel through walls.

Will my Somfy remotes interfere with other radio-controlled products in my or my neighbors home?

Since RTS is radio-based technology, you might wonder if your remotes or controls will interfere with other radio-controlled products in your building or neighborhood. But there's nothing to worry about. Somfy RTS technology utilizes a rolling code with 16 million combinations to ensure that RTS communication is both safe and secure.