Key Things to Know
- Somfy will introduce native Control4 integration for its Zigbee 3.0 shade motor portfolio at CEDIA Expo 2026, booth #3512.
- The integration is expected in the first quarter of 2027 and eliminates external shading hubs, bridges or integration interfaces.
- Compatible Somfy Zigbee 3.0 motors can be discovered and populated directly within Control4 Composer Pro.
- Show demos include the Sonesse 30 PoE, Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee Drapery Motor and the Top-down Bottom-up 45 WireFree Zigbee motor.
What Did Somfy Announce?
Somfy announced native Control4 integration for its Zigbee 3.0 shade motor portfolio, which it will introduce at CEDIA Expo 2026, booth #3512. The integration brings compatible Somfy motorized shading directly into the Control4 ecosystem, giving integrators a simpler way to incorporate intelligent shading into a Control4 smart home. Somfy plans to demonstrate the integration live at the show before its expected release in early 2027.
When Will the Integration Be Available?
The integration is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2027. When it ships, it will bring compatible Somfy Zigbee 3.0 motors natively into the Control4 ecosystem and eliminate the need for external shading hubs, bridges or integration interfaces. That timeline gives integrators a window to plan the capability into upcoming Control4 projects.
How Does the Integration Work?
The integration lets compatible Somfy Zigbee 3.0 motors be discovered and populated directly within the Control4 Composer Pro environment. Integrators can incorporate shades into scenes and automation routines alongside lighting, climate, entertainment and other connected systems. Because the motors connect natively, there are fewer components to specify, install and configure, which simplifies system architecture and speeds commissioning.
What Does Two-Way Feedback Add?
Two-way feedback lets the Control4 system know the status and position of all connected shades. That certified visibility gives integrators more confidence when programming sophisticated scenes and makes automated shading a more predictable part of everyday operation. Somfy-powered shades can then coordinate with other systems throughout the day, opening with a morning scene, adjusting with lighting to manage glare, closing for privacy in the evening or syncing with AV and lighting for entertainment.
Why Is This a Milestone for Control4?
This is a milestone for Control4 because it marks the platform’s first third-party Zigbee 3.0 integration, with Somfy serving as the launch partner. The move signals how Control4 plans to open its ecosystem to certified Zigbee 3.0 devices from outside brands.
“Control4 is excited to showcase its first third-party Zigbee 3.0 integrations at CEDIA Expo, and Somfy was a natural choice as a launch partner,” says Eric Fritz, senior director of product management at ADI. “As shading becomes an increasingly important part of the connected home experience, this integration simplifies system design and deployment while delivering a more intuitive, reliable, and seamless automation experience. Together, Control4 and Somfy are making it easier than ever for integrators to incorporate intelligent shading into smart home projects, helping create more connected, comfortable, and personalized living environments.”
What Does Somfy Say About the Integration?
Somfy says the integration is a way to make shading feel like a natural part of the smart home for both integrators and homeowners. The company points to the combination of simpler commissioning and precise feedback as the core benefit.
“Shading should feel like a natural extension of the smart home, both for the integrator programming the system and the homeowner using it every day,” says David Parrett, Somfy North American vice president of partnerships and specifications. “Native Control4 integration brings those experiences together. We’re giving integrators a simpler path from commissioning to control while providing the dependable connectivity and precise shade feedback needed to create truly coordinated whole-home experiences.”
What Will Somfy Demonstrate at CEDIA Expo?
Somfy will demonstrate how its Zigbee 3.0 motors work within the Control4 environment at booth #3512, showing how native connectivity can simplify commissioning, reduce integration hardware and deliver dependable two-way feedback.
Attendees can also explore Somfy’s broader portfolio of connected shading technologies. Featured demonstrations include the Sonesse 30 PoE, the Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee Drapery Motor presented with draperies and decorative hardware from Wolf Drapery, and the Top-down Bottom-up 45 WireFree Zigbee motor.
Why Does This Matter for AV Integrators?
This matters for AV integrators because native connectivity means fewer components to specify, install and configure on Control4 projects. Removing external hubs, bridges and interfaces streamlines system design and can shorten commissioning time, while certified two-way feedback gives integrators more reliable status data for programming scenes. As shading grows into a larger part of connected home projects, the integration gives integrators a cleaner path to add motorized shades to lighting, climate and entertainment systems.
