Are you confused about what we mean when we talk about operating “channels” on your Somfy remotes and controls? Whether you’re looking to operate one shade at a time or several shades together, channels can be a great way to keep your motorized products organized.

So what is a channel?

A channel is either associated with a single motorized window covering or a group of motorized window coverings.

Depending on the type of control and technology being used, controls are available in single channel and/or multichannel versions.

The below photo shows what channels look like on Somfy’s Telis and Situo hand-held remotes. You can determine which channel you’re operating by paying attention to the LED light on the bottom of the remote:

If you have a Telis 16 Channel RTS remote, your channels will look a bit like the below:

Channels aren't just for hand-held controls, however. The below photo shows a diagram of what channels look like on the DecoFlex WireFree™ RTS Wall Switch:

Channels are used to organize motorized window coverings with their control counterpart(s). This could mean a hand-held remote or a wall switch with multiple channels to control your Somfy-powered products in whatever configuration works most easily for your lifestyle.