Hands-on competition heats up at Booth #3412, highlighting the speed, simplicity, and integration friendliness of Somfy’s range of powerful yet discreet shading motors.
DAYTON, NJ (August 27, 2025) – Somfy, the global leader in interior window coverings and exterior solar protection, is turning up the competitive spirit at CEDIA Expo 2025 with its first-ever Motorized Shading Commissioning Contest. Designed to showcase the lightning-fast setup and seamless integration of Somfy’s industry-leading PoE-powered shading motors, this hands-on event invites systems integrators to put their skills to the test and experience firsthand how Somfy technology accelerates installation while delivering precision performance. Held at Booth #3412, the high-energy contest challenges participants to integrate Somfy’s flagship Sonesse® 30 PoE motor with a Control4 smart home platform in record time, proving that motorized shading can be as simple as it is powerful.
“ADI is pleased to partner with Somfy to provide integrators the most efficient motorized shade installation experience,” says Noel Gouff, ADI VP product and corporate development. “Somfy PoE motors include Control4 Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP), certified drivers, and native commissioning from within Control4 Composer, all of which enable integrators to delight their clients while profitably building their businesses.”
Race to Integrate: Somfy Challenges Integrators with Live PoE Motorized Shade Commissioning Contest
Somfy’s first-ever Commissioning Contest transforms smart shading setup into a fast-paced, interactive challenge, where speed and precision reign supreme. Contestants will race against the clock to integrate PoE-powered Sonesse® 30 motors with Control4 Composer software, enabling the control of sheer and blackout shades on a dual roller. With two commissioning stations dedicated to the competition and another for practice, systems integrators can visit the booth at any time on Day 1 and 2 of Expo to test and hone their skills. A live leaderboard will track the fastest times, while top competitors walk away with exciting prizes, bragging rights, and hands-on experience with one of Somfy’s most installation-friendly solutions, designed to save time, simplify integration, and deliver smooth, quiet performance.
“We know that every minute counts for our integration partners,” says Maryellen Oswald, Somfy partnerships development manager. “Our inaugural commissioning contest gives them a chance to experience just how much time and effort Somfy solutions can save, while having a little fun and taking home some well-earned recognition.”
Somfy’s CEDIA Expo 2025 exhibit will also feature a range of versatile, integration-ready motorized shading and drapery solutions, engineered for quick and easy installation, a sleek and discreet appearance, and smooth, reliable performance in any residential environment. This includes Somfy’s PoE-Enabled Sonesse® Shading Motors and new Glydea® ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee Drapery Motor.
Where to See Somfy at CEDIA Expo 2025
Integrators looking for faster installations, smart IP integration, and quiet, powerful shading solutions won’t want to miss Somfy’s extensive CEDIA Expo product showcase and thrilling commissioning contest at Booth #3412. While at the booth, pick up a map to discover Somfy motors featured in our customers’ and partners’ booths throughout the show. Learn more at https://www.somfysystems.com/en-us/.
About Somfy Systems, Inc.
For over 50 years, Somfy has been pioneering innovative motorization and automated solutions for window coverings and exterior shading products. With comfort, ease of use, security, and sustainability in mind, our seamless and connected solutions are designed to help people make the move to living spaces impactful for humans and with a reduced impact on nature. For more information, visit http://www.somfysystems.com.
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