Welcome to Somfy’s programming video series. Somfy manufactures a variety of products for interior window coverings, awnings, retractable patio screens, pergolas, and rolling shutters. This video will detail the steps involved in programming the limits for any Radio Technology Somfy (RTS) motor, whether it be battery powered, plug-in, or hard-wired. The remote that we’ll be using is the Telis single channel RTS pure. The same steps can be performed using any other single or five channel version.

Now let’s get started:

Step 1: Initiate Programming

The first step is to initiate programming. Now all motors are shipped in factory mode, which means neither the upper or lower limits have been set. Let’s refer to the limits as the shade stop position. So to initiate programming we’re going to press and hold the up and down buttons simultaneously until the shade jogs. A jog is simply a brief movement of the shade.

Step 2: Confirming the Shade Direction

The second step is to confirm the direction of the shade. To do this press and hold the down button to confirm the shade is moving in the down direction. Release and the shade will stop. If this is not the case you’ll need to reverse the direction of the shade. Press and hold the “my” button for two seconds until the shade jogs. The shade direction is now corrected.

Step 3: Setting the Upper Limit

The third step is setting the upper limit, or stop position. To do so, press and hold the up button until the shade reaches the most desired upward limit or stop position. Release the button and the shade will stop. For demonstration purposes we’re stopping the shade here, however typically the shade would be stopped at the topmost portion of the window.

Now that the desired upper limit or stop point has been set we’ll continue with this step by pressing the “my” and down button simultaneously. Be sure to press the “my” button slightly before pressing the down button, this will move the shade in a downward position so as to set the lower limit or stop point. Press the “my” button to stop the shade at the desired lower limit or stop position. You may adjust by pressing the up or down arrows.

Step 4: Setting the Lower Limit

To set the lower limit or stop point, press the “my” and up buttons simultaneously. Be sure to press the “my” button slightly before pressing the up button, this will send the shade to the desired upper limit that has been previously programmed.

Step 5: Confirming Both Upper and Lower Limits

The fifth step is confirming the upper and lower limits, or stop points. To do so, press and hold the "my" button for two seconds. The shade will jog. The upper and lower limits, or stop points, are now confirmed.

Step 6: Exiting Programming Mode

The sixth step is exiting programming mode. To do so, locate the programming button on the back of the remote control. Then using a small screwdriver, or paperclip, press and hold the button until the shade jogs. The programming is now complete, the remote may now be used to operate the shade in user mode.

Step 7: Operating the Shade

Now let’s operate the shade. To lower the shade press the down button. The shade will automatically stop at the lower limit, or stop point. To raise the shade, press the up button. The shade will automatically stop at the upper limit, or stop point.

Step 8: Stopping the Shade Using Remote

Should you wish to stop the shade at any point, simply press the “my” button to stop the shade.

Step 9: Setting a Preferred “My” Position

It’s also possible to program a preferred position. In this example, I’ll set the preferred position at the halfway point. To do so I’ll need to set the shade in motion by pressing the down arrow, I will then press the “my” button to stop the shade at the halfway point. Then to set the preferred position, press and hold the “my” button until the shade jogs. The preferred position is now set and can be accessed at any time simply by pressing the “my” button.

As you can see, programming Somfy motors is simple and just takes a few minutes.