How to catch a Somfy Telis4 remote?
Posted: Sunday 15 May 2016 22:52
Hi,
I use a RFXCOM (RFXtrx433E) to send my Somfy screen Up/Down.
Used the RFXmngr software to pair, following the procedure to pair a second device (such as remote or a switch) with the RTS motor of my screen.
So far so good, i am now able to send it up and down from the software right after the pairing was successfull.
Next step was (manually) adding a switch to Domoticz;
- Hardware: RFXCOM
- Switchtype: Blinds
- Type: RFY
- ID: XX XX XX (this is the device ID as set in the RFXmngr)
- Unit Code: XX (also as set in the RFXmngr)
Now i am able to send the screen Up/Down through Domoticz as well.
My current issue is that, since there is no feedback from the RTS motor about current position, Domoticz doesn't know if the screen is already down when that's done by the (Somfy Telis4) remote outside Domoticz. So i would like to catch such actions to trigger a "manual override" status to my automated steering script. However i have no idea how to catch that remote signal since it is not even detected by the RFXCOM in the first place, however i actually have the same RFXCOM successfully paired to my screen!? I have a "Somfy - Telis4" remote, anyone who could help me out?
I believe that the theory behind the Somfy remote is that, when pairing a remote with the RTS, a shared "key" is stored in both devices. Without this key, you won't be able to steer the RTS. I'm not sure, but i assume that the device ID: XX XX XX (3x2 digits) represents that key. Perhaps this is the exact reason why the remote isn't detected by my RFXCOM in the first place?
As workaround i could use a KAKU remote... however, that will be my last option.
Thanks in advance guys.
I use a RFXCOM (RFXtrx433E) to send my Somfy screen Up/Down.
Used the RFXmngr software to pair, following the procedure to pair a second device (such as remote or a switch) with the RTS motor of my screen.
So far so good, i am now able to send it up and down from the software right after the pairing was successfull.
Next step was (manually) adding a switch to Domoticz;
- Hardware: RFXCOM
- Switchtype: Blinds
- Type: RFY
- ID: XX XX XX (this is the device ID as set in the RFXmngr)
- Unit Code: XX (also as set in the RFXmngr)
Now i am able to send the screen Up/Down through Domoticz as well.
My current issue is that, since there is no feedback from the RTS motor about current position, Domoticz doesn't know if the screen is already down when that's done by the (Somfy Telis4) remote outside Domoticz. So i would like to catch such actions to trigger a "manual override" status to my automated steering script. However i have no idea how to catch that remote signal since it is not even detected by the RFXCOM in the first place, however i actually have the same RFXCOM successfully paired to my screen!? I have a "Somfy - Telis4" remote, anyone who could help me out?
I believe that the theory behind the Somfy remote is that, when pairing a remote with the RTS, a shared "key" is stored in both devices. Without this key, you won't be able to steer the RTS. I'm not sure, but i assume that the device ID: XX XX XX (3x2 digits) represents that key. Perhaps this is the exact reason why the remote isn't detected by my RFXCOM in the first place?
As workaround i could use a KAKU remote... however, that will be my last option.
Thanks in advance guys.