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Apparently fed up with the fragmented state of home automation
solution, Somfy, best known for its selection of automatic window
coverings, just announced an automated home gateway of its own. TaHomA
(get it? Total Home Automation) is very much a device like Mi Casa
Verde's Vera, only with what looks to be a much slicker Home Motion UI
and support for Somfy's proprietary wireless RTS communication
protocol in addition to Z-Wave. Unlike MCV, however, Somfy is taking a
more managed approach by offering an expert setup option performed by
certified dealers. After which, you'll be able to manage all of your
wireless appliance modules and automatic scenes from anywhere in the
world -- via PC, iPad, or iPhone -- thanks to Somfy's remote support
server. You can always make changes to Tahoma yourself or ask a dealer
to do it on-site or remotely. Tahoma is set to launch in the US
sometime in the first quarter half of 2011 for an undisclosed price.
We'll see what we can do about getting some hands-on time with it
right here at CES before then.
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