Somfy in the news

Somfy is discontinuing connected services for its older alarm systems by March 31, 2027, citing the 2G/3G network shutdown, which will disable remote features and app-based configuration for many users.

Somfy hosted a collaborative event bringing together various organizations to discuss and improve youth opportunities and social integration.

Somfy is undergoing job cuts and strategic redeployment due to a construction slowdown, prioritizing services and new markets while maintaining industrial capacity.

Somfy plans to cut 550 jobs globally, including 350 in France, due to market maturity and organizational complexity.

Somfy demonstrated its Power over Ethernet motor shade system at CEDIA Expo 2026.

Somfy unveiled its Zigbee Motor Control System at CEDIA Expo 2026, enhancing window and door automation.

Somfy announced native Control4 integration for its Zigbee 3.0 shade motors, streamlining smart home automation and installation for integrators.

Somfy is integrating its Zigbee 3.0 shade motors natively with Control4, simplifying smart home shading automation for integrators and homeowners starting in early 2027.

Somfy's study reveals that French housing is ill-prepared for rising heatwaves, highlighting the efficacy of multi-solution strategies, including automated solar protection, and calls for policy changes to accelerate adaptation.

Somfy is industrializing its data management with Smile's expertise to support global expansion, integrate AI, and enhance operational efficiency.

Somfy's study reveals French housing is unprepared for climate change, advocating for multi-faceted solutions like automated solar protection to improve comfort and reduce energy consumption.

Laetitia Robillard has been named Chief Marketing Officer and executive committee member at Somfy, a global leader in home and building automation, bringing a strong marketing and digital transformation background.

Somfy employees protested a social plan in Cluses, with hundreds gathering at the Place des Allobroges.

The global external blinds market is projected to grow to USD 13.4 billion by 2035, driven by smart home integration, energy efficiency demands, and strong growth in the roller blinds segment.

The global external blinds market is forecast to grow to $13.4 billion by 2035, driven by smart home integration, energy efficiency demands, and the dominance of offline distribution.

Amilton AM recommends Somfy, a global leader in smart home and blind solutions, as highlighted in a BFM Business segment.

The external blinds market is experiencing significant growth, driven by smart home integration, energy efficiency demands, and strong residential and commercial construction, with key players innovating through automation and sustainable solutions.

Somfy acquired Bond, a smart-home connectivity platform, to expand its smart shading solutions and presence in North America.

Somfy is promoting the early integration of automated shading into pro AV projects through open ecosystems and validated interoperability to enhance user experience.

Somfy's workforce grew to 5,044 employees by March 2026, though hiring is slowing, and average global salary is $46,845.