Overkiz API and Somfy API

tetienne · April 12, 2020, 7:15pm

Hi! About the redirection issue, it happened to me also some times. As you said, if the URL you set and the url you see are the same, the issue come from the Somfy server sadly. For your 2nd issue, apparently, you have to wait for the sync between all the Somfy server afterwhile it will be ok.

I suggest you to switch to the cloud choice with this integration. There is no privacy concern, and it will work out of the box.

tetienne · April 12, 2020, 7:17pm

It’s really nice to have both solution working at the same time. Once a KLF200 found at a good price, I will still be able to maintain my component! Thx for this information.

pascalsaul · April 18, 2020, 9:38pm

Yes, but not for the 200+ euro

How can we get Somfy working for us? The Tahoma integration is EOS/EOL and this API should be the way but still doesn’t support all Somfy devices. How can we get the development in action so that all possible Somfy devices can be controlled by the official API. I really hate those half solutions when I still need to use to old Somfy app to control my awning as example.

C_Holm · April 19, 2020, 2:25pm

Hi,

Is it in any way possible to utilize the “My Position” command using the official Somfy API?
It works with the Tahoma integration, because the Tahoma cover.stop_cover command translates into a My position RTS in the somfy platform, when the blind is initially at standstil.

With the new Somfy API, the cover.stop_cover only translates into a stop/abort command, and therefore doesn’t trigger the My Positon RTS function.

I can of course keep both integrations, but the official API would probably be the right way to go.

BrendanMoran · April 23, 2020, 12:41pm

Did you get this working with adding a 2nd account? I tried creating a second account attached to my Somfy Connexoon (Australia) and it wouldn’t allow me. “This PIN code is correct and CONNEXOON has alreayd bene activated.”

BrendanMoran · April 23, 2020, 8:28pm

Has anyone had a go at this, looks like he has reverse engineered a Somfy RTS remote. This would solve the local control issue.

github.com

Nickduino/Pi-Somfy/blob/master/README.md

# Pi-Somfy

## 1 Overview

This project allows to operate multiple Somfy shutters using the **RTS protocol** from a Raspberry Pi with cheap hardware costing less than $2. It comes with a command line interface, a web interface and an Amazon Alexa interface. 

## 2 Hardware

This project has been developed and tested with a Raspberry Pi B+ and a Raspberry Pi 3 as the base platforms. Since the serial port and network are the only external ports used, the program could be used on other platforms with minor modifications and testing.

Wi-Fi connectivity and Ethernet cable should both work. Note that the hardware has to be reasonably close (i.e. in the same house or in the same aisle of your mansion: just like a physical remote) to the shutters you operate, as the signal strength will otherwise not be sufficient.

As of now, you have to build your own hardware. Here are the steps to do so.
1. You need the RF Transmitter. If you wish to order it from eBay, this link maybe helpful: <br/>[Order](https://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=5x+433Mhz+RF+transmitter+and+receiver+kit+Module+Arduino+ARM+WL+MCU+Raspberry).<br/>Note that desoldering a 3 pin component isn't trivial, so ordering more than one may be a good idea in case of a screw up.
1. You need an oscillator for a 433.42 MHz frequency. The above RF transmitter comes with a common 433.93 MHz one, which will not work with your Somfy shutter. If you wish to order it from eBay, this link maybe helpful: <br/>[Order](https://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=433.42M+R433+F433+SAW+Resonator+Crystals+TO-39)
1. You will need cables to connect the transmitter to the Raspberry Pi. Any cable will do obviously, but I found these quite helpful. <br/>[Order](https://www.ebay.com/itm/40Pin-Multicolored-Dupont-Wire-Kits-Breadboard-Female-Jumper-Ribbon-Cable/113310899442)
1. OPTIONAL: If you intend to place your Raspberry Pi further than about 10 ft from your receiver (aka your shutter or awning), you may need an antenna. Literally any 17 cm solid core copper wire will do the job. But if you prefer to order a fancy full one, this one will come handy <br/>[Order](https://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-433MHz-antenna-Helical-antenna-Remote-Control-for-Arduino-Raspberry-pi/372691762881?hash=item56c628fec1:g:kf0AAOxyBPZTgvGe)

Once you have all the hardware handy, it's now time to swap the oscillator, which requires a bit of soldering. Reason for this is that the emitter you bought uses a common 433.93 MHz frequency, Somfy however requires a 433.__42__ MHz frequency. Take the following steps to exchange the oscillator
1. Identify the oscillator. It looks like this (marked with a red circle): <br/>![Front view](documentation/RF%20Transmitter%20front.jpg). <br/>Turn the RF Transmitter around. You will see that the oscillator is soldered in on 3 points <br/>![Back View](documentation/RF%20Transmitter%20back.jpg)

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tetienne · April 24, 2020, 7:31pm

This project seems really great. But there is two bad points: it’s only for RTS devices, no IO, and it requires some knowledge in electronics. That’s not for everyone.

In February, I missed this blog post from Somfy: https://www.somfy.fr/Blog/Post/2020-02-04-compatibilite-tahoma-et-homekit-pourquoi-c-est-si-long (Sorry again in French).

The title can be translated to “TaHoma and HomeKit compatibility: What’s taking so long?”

To sum up, they thought their products with the cloud in mind, but Homekit required a local connection to the device. So they have a lot of improvement to do to receive the Homekit certification. So perhaps thank to Apple, in few months, we will see the deployment of a local API.

Eternity_again · April 27, 2020, 9:42am

Hi everyone!

I am a new Home Assistant user and am learning a lot from reading on this forum and using your knowledge to slowly migrate my systems (Somfy, Velux, Zigbee and Z-wave) to H.A.

I am a bit stuck with my Connexoon box. I have 3 Velux io motorised windows with 3 blinds mounted in them. My Connexoon is connected to these, and I can control all 6 devices via the “Connexoon WINDOW” App on my android phone.

I used the simply activation methode of the opening post and managed to include the Somfy integrations in H.A. but it only shows the 3 blinds, not the 3 Velux windows:

If I log in to my Somfy account, I see my Connexoon box is registered and linked to the WINDOWS App.

Question: how can I get my Velux windows into H.A.?

Thanks!

PS
With my Homey, I integrated the Somfy devices the same way as with H.A.: I had to save my credentials. After that, the 6 devices are available in Homey. So, it is possible

tetienne · April 28, 2020, 8:19pm

Hi, the Somfy official API returns only the Somfy devices. And even for this last one, it’s only a subset.
I suggest you to try the Tahoma component which use the unofficial API (the one used by the website).

Don’t you have any Velux box?

benito-domo · April 28, 2020, 9:52pm

Hi @C_Holm, thanks for asking. I’m also looking for this.
BTW thank you so much @tetienne for the job. I can finally get rid of IFTTT to connect TaHoma to Domoticz.
Cheers.

Eternity_again · April 29, 2020, 6:52am

Thanks @tetienne
I will check the Tahoma component.

criDomo · May 1, 2020, 7:34pm

Dea all, I am new in Home Assistant I have some issues to share with my Tahoma Box. I use the Tahoma integration with login and pass. I have several RTS and IO shutter (interior and exterior).
My problem is that I can only close the shutter, it is not possible to open and stop… I try the Somfy integration in Cloud mode also but is worth because I can do nothing on these devises.
Can someone help ?
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donnib · May 4, 2020, 7:28pm

Hi @tetienne,
I am running 0.109.0 and i have re authenticated Somfy component since i had some issues and now my blinds always show like this :
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e.g the disabled up and down buttons, i clicked the Stop button in the middle and they react but i think that’s “My” button from remote. Any ideas what might be the problem ?

tetienne · May 4, 2020, 7:45pm

That’s really weird, their was no modification recently on the Somfy component. What was your previous version? Do you see any error in the log? Your covers are RTS or IO?

donnib · May 4, 2020, 8:20pm

I can’t say since it didn’t work for other reasons for some time and now i had the time to look at it again. I have RTS blinds, i haven’t seen anything in the log that indicates problems. The Connexon app works fine with the blinds.

bsmeding · May 5, 2020, 5:59pm

Hi @Eternity_again did you get this working? Having the same ‘problem’ only the blinds are added.

@tetienne both are from Velux, the window itself including the blinds (covers) and only covers are added to home-assistant

bsmeding · May 5, 2020, 6:17pm

I can confirm that it is working with Tamoha integration.
So if you want to use Velux homecontrol IO windows (with Velux blinds) you need to use the Tahoma manual integration and not Somfy integration

Eternity_again · May 6, 2020, 5:57pm

@bsmeding

Thanks for the confirmation Bart. And, thanks for helping me via DM. It is working for me too!

Maffie · May 6, 2020, 8:59pm

hello,
they installed a sun screen today with somfy connexoon.
I installed the somfy home assistant cloud and i see it in home assistant but I can’t find my sun screen.
Are the sunscreens supported with home assistant or are I’m doing something wrong?

Jeoffreybauvin · May 6, 2020, 9:51pm

Hi @tetienne

The “my button” on Somfy app is still not exposed by Somfy API ?