Somfy automation for pergolas and awnings — Pergola RGS io, Sunea io motors and automatic wind protection 2026
Automation & Smart Home
Jan 15 2026·6 min··Mihai DănălacheMihai Dănălache

Somfy automation for pergolas and awnings — Pergola RGS io, Sunea io motors and automatic wind protection 2026

A Somfy motorised pergola or awning opens and closes automatically based on wind, rain and light. Pergola RGS io and Sunea io motors have automatic wind protection and integrate natively into TaHoma Smart Home.

Why automate your pergola or awning?

A manual pergola or awning requires constant intervention. Somfy automation with Pergola RGS io and Sunea io motors reacts automatically to wind, rain and light, integrating with TaHoma and Alexa/Google Home.

Somfy motors for pergolas — Pergola 50 RGS io and 60 RGS io

The Pergola RGS io range is dedicated to rail-guided pergolas. The Pergola 50 RGS io covers openings up to 4 m, 60 RGS io up to 5 m. Both models include automatic wind protection.

Somfy motors for awnings — Sunea 40 io and 50 io

The Sunea io range is dedicated to retractable articulated arm awnings. The integrated solar light sensor allows autonomous operation without electrical cables.

Automatic wind and rain protection

The Sunis Wirefree II io sensor monitors light, temperature and wind speed. When gusts exceed 50 km/h, Somfy awnings and pergolas retract automatically.

Pergola motor prices in Bucharest 2026

A Somfy pergola motor starts from 350 EUR installed. Sunis io sensor from 80 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why automate a pergola or awning with Somfy?

A manual pergola or awning requires constant intervention. Somfy automation eliminates the routine: Pergola RGS io or Sunea io motors provide automatic reaction to wind, rain and light, programming via TaHoma and voice control through Alexa or Google Home.

Which Somfy motors are used for pergolas?

The Pergola RGS io series is dedicated to rail-guided pergolas: Pergola 50 RGS io covers openings up to 4 m, and 60 RGS io up to 5 m. Both include automatic wind protection — when gusts exceed a preset threshold, the motor automatically retracts the pergola fabric.

How does the Somfy sensor automatically protect awnings from wind?

The Sunis Wirefree II io sensor monitors light intensity, temperature and wind speed. When gusts exceed 50 km/h, Somfy awnings and pergolas retract automatically, preventing structural damage. It is wireless, ideal for quick installation.

How much does automating a Somfy pergola cost in Bucharest in 2026?

The Somfy pergola motor starts at 350 EUR fitted (Pergola 50 RGS io, including labour and TaHoma configuration). The Sunis io wind and light sensor starts at 80 EUR. Prices are indicative for Bucharest 2026.

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