Smart gates

• Put the monitor by the gate operator and power it through its power supply (A).
• Press the touch-screen key corresponding to the location of the device to be stored.
• Choose the icon that represents the products to be remembered:
  • Swinging gate
  • Sliding gate
• Open the cover of your motorized equipment to access its electronics.
• Press for two seconds on the Power button of your electronics (if you don't have this button, go directly to the next step). The indicator  lights up on the electronics.
• Place the monitor on the target of the motor's electronics box (B). Important: The left side of the monitor must be placed on the target of the electronic box so that it's well detected by the motor's electronics.
  • Press the touch-screen key corresponding to the arrow  to pair the monitor with the product and proceed to the next step.
  • The  light on the motor blinks on and off (C).
• Press the touch-screen buttons corresponding to the commands  and  to check the paired product's response.
  • If the carrier product responds correctly, press the touch-screen confirmation .
  • If you pressed on , the paired product is displayed on the right side of the home screen.

For more details, please refer to the "Add a 3-button remote control" paragraph in your SOMFY motorization manual.

The points to check before selecting a motorised system:
1. Is there a power supply at the spot you wish to install the motor?
2. Does the gate work properly? Does it open and close without needing to be forced?
3. The leafs should be made of wood, PVC or metal.
4. What is the size and weight of the leafs?
5. How much space is available to install the motor (side room)?

You can still open your gate by unlocking it by hand or with an optional back-up battery.

To install Somfy motorised equipment, you can contact the Somfy registered installer near you or even ask for a quote online. Somfy installers are certified installers who has signed a partnership contract with Somfy and respect a quality charter. Their employees regularly follow training courses on Somfy premises.

No, all our video door phones are compatible with motors from other brands featuring a dry contact input. 

Yes, the motorisation will be wired-controlled through the dry contact input.

There are two main types of gate: 

1. Swing gate: Consisting of two leafs, it can be motorised in four different ways:
- Motors with arms. This minimises stress on the structure and opens quickly to protect the door.
- Hydraulic motors These are perfectly suited to small spaces or when your gate is regularly exposed to the wind. However, they are not recommended for PVC and unreinforced aluminium gates.
- Built-in motors. These motorised systems are 100% invisible and installed directly inside the gate!
- Underground motors. These discreet motors are installed under the gate.

2. Sliding gate: Its mechanism can be mounted on the gate itself or guided by rail. For this installation, the motorised system is selected based on the size and weight of the gate.
 

It's more convenient and safer. Instead of parking on the highway and getting out to open your gate, you activate opening by remote control and your gate opens in a few seconds. It closes and locks automatically after you have passed. If anyone tries to force it open, the motor exerts a counter-force. Smooth operation helps your gate last longer.