Motorised electric gates is the first step to making life at home more convenient.By adding a touch of connectivity, enjoy home access control safely and fluidly.
From your car, you can give a voice command to open your gate door when you are 500 m from the house. You return home without leaving the car.
Opt for a motorised gate: no need to push, pull or get out of your car.
It's perfect when the sun is shining. And it's even better on rainy days!
Expecting a delivery?
When you are out, you can open the electric gate and the garage door from your smartphone. Your packages are delivererd in the garage, and you can check that everything is OK thanks to the outdoor camera.
Your children leave the house after you in the morning, and sometimes they forget to properly close the house.
You can always check, wherever you are. If needed, launch the "closing” scene. One click on your smartphone and the gate opens and closes automatically, without manual assistance.
The connected door locks itself, the alarm turns on, all the lights switch off and the gate closes. Sealed for the day!
Whether your project involves renovation or construction, we will be able to offer you appropriate solutions.
You can speak directly to one of our local professional to help you configure your project.
They can explain exactly :
If the electrical connection of the house is far away from the gate, you can even be offered a solar power supply.
Thanks to Exavia STAR RTS motorisation, you can motorise your swinging gate up to 2,50m and 250 Kg by leaf.
An interactive user guide is at your disposal for a step by step guidance.
The installation can intuitively be done in one click !
Very practical to save space and for the entrances at the side of the road, sliding gates are equipped with a self-supporting or guided rack motorisation.
Composed of two leaves, this gate can be equipped with several motor types depending on your constraints. Motors with arms ,cylinder motors (worm screw) or integrated motors if you are looking for a more discrete option.
Swinging gate motorisation kit for do-it-yourself installation.
Connect your gate to your other smart home products !
When your are facing a breakdown with a Somfy gate opener, you should realize different tests to make a diagnosis and fix the problem.
This FAQ details the procedure for test Somfy gate opener engines in order to allow you to identify if the problem come from the motor(s).
WARNING: This procedure is only available for Somfy gate opener with motor(s) powered in 24V DC not for motor(s) powered directly in 230V like Elixo 800, Ixengo L 230V, ...
Procedure:
1. Unlock the motor(s) and open your gate manually to halfway. Then lock the motor(s) back. For swinging gates with screw drive gate opener, pull the motors out of the gate only.
Example for Evolvia gate opener:
2. Cut-out the power of the gate opener
3. Notice then unplug the motor(s) on the electronic board. Pay attention to note how they are wired (each color on each terminal) to avoid trouble when you will plug their back. Find bellow the different wiring diagrams depending of each electronic board version:
Motor 1 terminals
Motor 2 terminals (Not for sliding gate)
START version (2MCC6)
10 & 11
12 & 13
BUS version (2MCC5)
9 & 10
11 & 12
ON/OFF version (2MCC4)
13 & 14
Control box 3S (CBX)
14 & 15
If you don't know what version of electronic board equipped the Somfy gate opener you can help with this FAQ: How to identify which version of electronic board equipped the Somfy gate opener?
4. Get a battery of screw-gun or drill powered 9 to 24V DC* and put the wires of a motor in contact with the terminal of the battery (one wire on the "+" terminal and the other on the "-" terminal). As long as the wires are powered by the battery the gate should close or open, invert the wire on the "+" terminal with one on the "-" terminal and the gate should go in other way. Test the second motor like this (not for sliding gate).
*WARNING: Don't use a car battery which it could damage the gate opener.
Result
The motor is OK if it moves in both direction (open and close) but if it doesn't move or move only in one way, the motor is breakdown.
This FAQ allows you to identify the name of each Somfy gate opener. Like that you will be able to find the right procedures, instruction manuals or spare-parts for your motorisation.
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.
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.
There are two main types of gate:
1. Swing gate: Consisting of two leafs, it can be motorised in four different ways:
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.
To guarantee reliability, performance and longevity, all our products are tested and controlled according to extremely rigorous process by teams trained in the latest technologies.
A centralised system with remote control will allow you to fully enjoy your house or apartment. A remote control or simple smartphone is all you need to find peace and comfort.
Our products adapt to your needs and budget! Our goal: to provide you with efficient custom solutions.
Somfy will guide you through each step of your project to provide you with the best solutions, and guarantee you maximum comfort!
Find an installer near you
Are you unsure? Contact us. We’ll help you find the best solution for your project!
Contact certified professionals near you to carry out your project or make repairs!