Motorisation is the ultimate choice for effortless, luxury blinds and it doesn't get any better than DIY Blinds + Somfy. We outshine the rest of the market with our high performing, designer quality, quick to install and easy to use blinds and motors. And they're competitively priced too.
Blinds that make life simple.
Enjoy more precious time at home and take the hassle out of your everyday. It's super easy to set up your smart blinds to enhance your lifestyle. You'll feel like a rockstar every time you open your blinds.
Everything within reach.
Never stretch to reach a chain again. Perfect for high windows or if you have accessibility requirements.
Effortless from morning to night.
Get on with your day, knowing your blinds are scheduled to match your routine and you can quickly respond to the weather.
Enhance your home security.
Who's to know you're away, when you can open and close your motorised blinds remotely?
Protect your little ones.
No chains or cords means one less thing to worry about, when it comes to child safety.
Control your blinds in a heartbeat, any time and anywhere.
Whether you're cooking or couch surfing, control your blinds without needing to look up from what you're doing.
Designer blinds meet premium technology.
Somfy + DIY Blinds
Incredibly accessible
Ideal if you have accessibility requirements, motorised blinds are chain free and can be controlled remotely.
Makes any window within reach
Save your workouts for the gym and open high up blinds without breaking a sweat.
Having motorised blinds at home, means more time for what matters. They are a beautiful solution.
Schedule your very own sunrise and sunset.
Wake up with the morning (or midday) sun and get instant privacy when it's dark. Schedule your motorised blinds to open and close based on your daily routine.
Blinds in sync with your sleep patterns, now that's what we call clever. When your motorised blinds are paired with the Somfy Connexoon Hub, you can set up day and night programming.
Always in control of the temperature
Stay on top of the weather. The Somfy Connexoon Hub displays the latest weather data based on your precise geolocation so you can close all your blinds in one tap, before your house gets hot. And add Alexa or Google Home to your Hub to set your blinds to respond automatically to the weather.
Smarter, functional blinds that do more
Keep your bills and carbon footprint down with blinds that maximise your thermal insulation.
We're a busy family and motorisation is super easy!
Someone's always home.
Relax on holiday by opening and closing your motorised blinds from anywhere in the world, so no one will guess you're away.
Move your blinds, even when you're away from home.
Move your blinds, even when you're away from home. Make your home more safe and secure by using the Somfy Connexoon Hub to set your blinds to open and close. This gives the impression that you're home... even when you're not. How to program your blinds via the Somfy Connexoon App.
Our motorised blinds have no chains, so there are no hazards for the little people in your life.
Let's get real about child safety.
Children love to climb and play, and don't understand the dangers of curtain cords and chains. Thanks to the sleek and minimal design of our motorised blinds, they are safe for kids to roam at home.
Motorised blinds aren't just for tech geeks. Somfy's premium range of motors and accessories, are a joy to use and so easy you can set them up yourself.
Battery or wired motorisation.
Whether you're updating your current blinds or building from scratch, we’ve got motorisation options for any project.
Keep everything under control.
Choose exactly how you control your motorised blinds: remote, smart phone or voice activation.
Something for every window.
Motorised blinds are a sleek and smart addition to windows of any size. And we have a range of designer fabrics to suit your look and privacy and insulation needs.
Choose your perfect motor.
Somfy's battery motors are ideal for a quick and easy install. If you're building or renovating and can have an electrician wire cabling, then Somfy's wired motors are the perfect choice.
Battery
Somfy Altus 28 and Somfy Sonesse 30
Whisper quiet
Sleep easy knowing your blinds won't wake you (or your loved ones) up. Somfy's battery powered motors are designed to be whisper quiet, making them ideal for bedrooms.
Charge just once a year
Spend less time charging your blinds. Somfy’s fast-charging, built-in lithium ion battery lasts for almost a full year without a charge. As the battery runs low, an LED lights up to indicate it’s time to recharge with the Somfy motor charger.
Quick and easy self-installation
Put up your blinds in no time using our easy how to guides. Our battery powered blinds come ready to install and you don't need any electrical knowledge. Bonus!
Wired
Somfy Altus 40 and Somfy Sonesse 40
Great for new homes
Wired motors are the perfect solution for new home builds, where smart blinds can be integrated from the start. They are also well suited to renovations.
No charging required
Wired motors are easy to maintain and unlike battery motors, they don't require charging. Just get your electrician to install them and you'll have your dream blinds.
Professional installation
Wired blinds can be easily installed by qualified electricians. Need a hand? We also offer install options in most metro areas across Australia. Just remember to call us first to check what's available in your area.
You're in complete control.
It's totally up to you, how you control your blinds. Choose the option that best suits your lifestyle: remote control, smart phone or voice control.
Somfy remote control
From $65
Depending on your home and blinds, select from our range of Somfy Situo remote controls allowing up to 5 motorised blinds to be controlled from the 1 remote.
For separate rooms like bedrooms that have one motorised blind, we recommend a one channel remote. For common areas such as a living room with multiple motorised blinds, we recommend a five channel remote.
Enhance your motorised blinds with smart phone integration. Pair your motorised blinds with a Somfy Connexoon Hub and install the Somfy Connexoon App on your smart phone, to automate your window furnishings just the way you want.
It doesn't get more effortless than using your voice to open and close your blinds, with a Somfy Connexoon hub connected to your voice assistant.
Voice activated
Our motorised blinds can also be integrated with voice assistants such as Alexa, Google Home & IFTTT. By pairing your motorised blinds with a Somfy Connexoon Hub and your voice assistant, you can take advantage of voice activated features.
Motors for any sized window and designer fabrics to suit every style.
A full range for windows of all sizes.
Our complete range of light filtering, sunscreen and blockout blinds can be motorised. For larger windows, we offer motors that can support heavier loads with ease.
Add your accessories when you design & order your blinds, or come back later and add them on.
Somfy Situo 1 RTS Pure 1 channel remote
RRP $100
$65
Perfect for one room
Works with roller blinds and curtains
Works with retrofit blinds (battery motor required)
Somfy Situo 5 RTS Pure 5 channel remote
RRP $150
$100
Suitable for multiple rooms or blinds
Works with roller blinds and curtains
Perfect for retrofit blinds (battery motor required)
Somfy Connexoon Window RTS Hub
RRP $340
$299
Control your motorised blinds and curtains with the Somfy Connexoon Window RTS App
Control up to 30 motors
Works with Google, Amazon and IFTTT voice control products
Somfy Sonesse charger
RRP $29
$25
Works with Sonesse battery motors
Required to charge your battery motor
I need some extra help
Depending on your home and how many motorised blinds you have this can vary. For separate rooms, like bedrooms that have one motorised blind, we'd recommend a one channel remote. For common areas, such as a living area with multiple motorised blinds, we'd recommend a five channel remote.
We always recommend you buy a remote with your motorised blinds, even if you're planning to use your smart phone or voice to control your blinds. It's handy for guests in your home and for initial set up.
Yes. Although, currently we can only retrofit motors that have been purchased with us at DIY Blinds previously for the optimal fit.
Yes, depending on your state and any restrictions in your area. Please email or call us if you're interested. Remember that we also have super easy, measure and install how to guides on our website. We're more than happy to talk you through the process.
Absolutely. With linked blinds allowing control of up to 3 blinds, you can have the same functionality with our motorisation options. Linked Roller Blinds
Having motorised blinds at home, means more time for what matters. They are a beautiful solution.
We're a busy family and motorisation is super easy!
It doesn't get more effortless than using your voice to open and close your blinds, with a Somfy Connexoon hub connected to your voice assistant.
