Which Somfy Remote Do I Need? RTS Remote Compatibility Guide

Choose a Somfy remote from the motor’s radio technology and the job the control must perform—not from the number of buttons or the handset’s appearance.

Start with the complete Somfy Remote Controls Guide if you have not confirmed the motor protocol, remote family or programming state.

The five questions that decide the remote

1. Is the motor RTS or Zigbee?

2. How many motors or groups need independent control?

3. Do you need schedules without an app?

4. Does the blind require fine tilt control?

5. Is the installation using compatible sun or wind sensors?

Somfy remote compatibility table

Control	Protocol	Channels	Best for
Situo 1 RTS	RTS	1	One motor or one group
Situo 2 RTS	RTS	2	Two motors or groups
Situo 5 RTS	RTS	5	Several rooms or groups
Telis 16 RTS	RTS	16 named	Larger installations
Chronis RTS	RTS	Model dependent	Built-in timer schedules
Variation RTS	RTS	Model dependent	Venetian or louvre tilt
Soliris RTS	RTS	Model dependent	Compatible sensor control
Somfy Zigbee control	Zigbee	Model dependent	Compatible Zigbee motors
TaHoma Switch	RTS and Zigbee devices	App groups/scenes	Smart-home control

Somfy Situo 2 RTS controls two independent motors or groups.

For standard RTS roller blinds

For normal up, stop/MY and down control, choose Situo by channel count. One channel can hold one motor or a group of motors.

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For more than five groups

Telis 16 RTS is easier to manage across larger installations because channels can be named. It is useful when numbered channels on a Situo 5 would become difficult to remember.

Somfy Telis 16 RTS provides up to 16 named channels.

For schedules without a hub

Choose a Chronis RTS timer remote when you want blinds to open and close at set times without relying on a phone or a TaHoma hub.

Somfy Chronis RTS remote provides built-in timer scheduling.

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For Venetian or louvre tilt

Choose a compatible Variation RTS control with a scroll wheel for fine slat positioning. A standard up/down handset may move a compatible product but does not provide the same tilt interface.

Somfy Variation RTS remote adds a scroll wheel for precise tilt control.

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For compatible sensor systems

Soliris RTS controls are intended for compatible sun or wind sensor installations. Confirm the receiver and sensor system before buying.

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For Zigbee motors

Use a compatible Somfy Zigbee control and supported TaHoma setup. RTS Situo, Telis, Chronis, Variation and Soliris handsets do not directly pair with Zigbee motors.

Read Somfy RTS vs Zigbee before ordering.

Before ordering

• Photograph the old remote front, rear label and battery compartment.

• Photograph the motor label if safely accessible.

• Write down which blinds each current channel controls.

• Confirm whether another working remote exists.

• Decide the independent motors, groups, timer, tilt and sensor functions required.

Frequently asked questions

Can I replace a Telis remote with a Situo remote?

Often, where both are compatible RTS controls and you do not need a Telis-specific function. Match protocol, channel count and specialist features before buying.

Does a five-channel remote control only five motors?

No. It controls five channels. Each channel may contain one motor or a group.

Do I need a Variation remote for roller blinds?

Normally no. Variation is chosen for compatible products needing fine tilt control.

Can I use Chronis and TaHoma together?

Compatible RTS motors can have more than one control source, but schedules should be planned to avoid conflicting commands.

What if I cannot identify the protocol?

Send MMB clear photos of the old remote and motor label before ordering. Do not assume from handset shape alone.

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