Home safety with TaHoma, Philips Hue and smart blinds

Do you want to make your home safer during the dark months but without the purchase of an alarm system? With the Somfy TaHoma, you can control and automate lighting, such as Philips Hue, and other smart devices – such as shutters and curtains – to make the house appear inhabited, even when you're not there. For many, this is an ideal solution to increase the feeling of security without the hassle of a sturdy alarm system.

The winter months bring longer nights, which makes it more important to take extra safety precautions. TaHoma offers a solution that ensures convenience, security and flexibility. Thanks to smart scenarios, you can control lighting, shutters and sun protection exactly the way you want – whether you're at home or not.

TaHoma and Philips Hue: a safe home, without an alarm system

Not everyone feels comfortable with an alarm system in their home, but a sense of security is important. The collaboration between Somfy TaHoma and Philips Hue offers a solution. Via the TaHoma app, you can easily set up scenarios so that lighting, curtains and shutters turn on and off at specific times. This makes the house seem inhabited, which can deter unwanted guests. The great thing is that you can interrupt any scenario at any time when you're at home – so you have full control, without being tied to alarm systems.

Smart scenarios for an optimal inhabited effect

With the versatile TaHoma app , you can fully automate Philips Hue lights as well as your electric curtains and shutters. All from the same app or even with your voice. Some suggestions for scenarios:

• Presence simulation: Have lights, curtains or shutters turn on or open automatically at different times. Choose a random order to create an inhabited effect, especially useful during holidays or evenings when you are not at home.
• Advanced scenario: Connect a motion sensor or camera to the lighting and blinds, so that lighting and shutters become active when there is movement around the house. This way, you can deter potential burglars without alarm sounds.
• Flexibility for when you're at home: Even when you have set the scenarios, you can pause them at any time. For example, if you are unexpectedly at home or want to dim the light, you can simply interrupt the scenario and restart it when you leave.

With these smart automations, you can leave the house relaxed, knowing that your home always seems to be inhabited. And TaHoma isn't limited to Philips Hue; it supports nearly 300 other partner devices, so you can also add smart security devices like Somfy outdoor cameras and smoke detectors.

How does the connection between the TaHoma switch and Philips Hue work?

A picture says more than 1000 words. The principle scheme is very simple. From your smartphone, you can wirelessly control the TaHoma switch, which in turn is in contact with many other products in your home. Think of your shutters, blinds, garage door, curtains, Sonos speakers and therefore also your lighting. The Philips Hue Bridge is the receiver and is in contact with your lights in the house. From the TaHoma app, you have then made the connection directly to the Philips Hue lighting.

Philips Hue, sun protection and TaHoma: safety without worries

The dark months do not have to be a reason for extra worries. With TaHoma switch and Philips Hue, in combination with your shutters and curtains, you can easily determine how your home is lit and secured. Even when you're on the go, you can use the app to manage all connected devices and receive notifications about the status of your home. By linking multiple brands and devices, you can create a smart and safe home that looks inhabited in no time.

Make your home as safe and comfortable as you want with TaHoma, Philips Hue and electric blinds, without large investments. Ready to build your own smart safety system? Explore the possibilities and experience more peace and quiet during the dark months!