SOMA Smart Shades – Motorized Window Shades & Connected Home Ecosystem Overview

Created by Lamont Gibson, Modified on Fri, 3 Jul at 6:08 AM by Lamont Gibson

Purpose

This overview serves as the SmartHomeConcierge.ai master reference for the SOMA Smart Shades ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive summary of products, platform features, mobile app capabilities, retrofit shade automation, smart home integrations, and common configuration categories used by SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians when assisting customers and creating device-specific configuration articles.

SOMA Smart Home specializes in retrofit smart shade motors that convert existing beaded-chain window shades into motorized smart shades without replacing the blinds. The ecosystem includes SOMA Smart Shades, SOMA Tilt, SOMA Connect, optional solar charging panels, and the Smart Shades mobile app. Devices communicate via Bluetooth out of the box, while the SOMA Connect hub enables Wi-Fi, remote access, and voice assistant integration.

Supported Product Families

Smart Shade Motors

SOMA Smart Shades 3
SOMA Smart Shades 2
SOMA Smart Shades

Blind Tilt Motors

SOMA Tilt 2
SOMA Tilt

Smart Hub

SOMA Connect

Accessories

SOMA Solar Panel
Charging Cable
Mounting Brackets
Chain Adapters

Mobile Applications

Smart Shades (iOS)
Smart Shades (Android)

Mobile App Features

Feature	Description
Open & Close Shades	Control shades individually or by group.
Scheduling	Automate opening and closing times.
Position Control	Move shades to any percentage.
Group Management	Control multiple shades simultaneously.
Sunrise & Sunset Automation	Schedule shades using local sunrise and sunset.
Battery Monitoring	View battery level for each device.
Device Management	Add, rename, and organize shades.
Firmware Updates	Install firmware updates.

Connectivity Options

Standard Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Smart Connectivity (Requires SOMA Connect)

Wi-Fi
Remote Access
Cloud Control
Voice Assistants
Google Home
Home Assistant
IFTTT

The SOMA Connect hub enables remote access and integrations with Google Home, Home Assistant, and automation platforms beyond local Bluetooth control.

Supported Window Coverings

Roller Shades

Blackout Shades
Solar Shades
Fabric Roller Shades
Privacy Shades

Chain Requirements

Continuous Loop Plastic Bead Chain
Continuous Loop Metal Bead Chain

SOMA motors are designed specifically for shades that use a continuous-loop beaded chain.

Smart Features

Feature	Description
Retrofit Installation	Motorizes existing shades without replacing them.
Automated Scheduling	Built-in timers automate shade movement throughout the day.
Sunrise & Sunset Automation	Open or close shades automatically based on daylight.
Solar Charging	Optional solar panel can maintain battery charge continuously.
Group Control	Operate multiple shades together.
Quiet Morning Mode	Gradually opens shades for a gentle wake-up experience (supported models).

SOMA Smart Shades 3 includes built-in scheduling and supports optional solar charging to reduce manual recharging.

Home Automation Features

Scheduled Opening
Scheduled Closing
Sunrise Automation
Sunset Automation
Group Automation
Room-Based Control
Vacation Scheduling
Daily Routines

Notification Features

Low Battery Alerts
Firmware Update Notifications
Device Offline Notifications
Automation Status Alerts

Power Features

Rechargeable Battery
USB Charging
Optional Solar Charging
Battery Status Monitoring
Energy-Efficient Bluetooth Operation

Maintenance Features

Firmware Updates
Battery Monitoring
Device Diagnostics
Bluetooth Signal Monitoring
Solar Charging Status
Activity Logs

Security Features

Secure Bluetooth Communication
Secure Wi-Fi Communication (via SOMA Connect)
Device Authentication
Encrypted Cloud Communication

Privacy Features

Local Bluetooth Operation
User Permission Controls
Secure Account Authentication
Encrypted Communications

Smart Home Integrations

Google Home (via SOMA Connect)
Apple Home (via SOMA Connect)
Amazon Alexa (via SOMA Connect)
Home Assistant
IFTTT
Homey
MQTT (advanced/community)
SmartThings (community integration)

SOMA Connect enables Google Home integration, while additional integrations are available through Home Assistant, IFTTT, and community-supported platforms.

Voice Assistant Integration

Google Assistant

Open Shades
Close Shades
Set Shade Position
Run Google Home Routines

Amazon Alexa

Open Shades
Close Shades
Set Shade Position

Apple Siri

Open Shades
Close Shades
Siri Shortcuts
Apple Home Scenes

Voice assistant support requires the SOMA Connect hub.

Device Management Features

Add Shade
Rename Shade
Create Groups
Configure Schedules
Set Favorite Positions
Pair SOMA Connect
Firmware Updates
Battery Monitoring
Diagnostics

Common Customer Requests

Install SOMA Smart Shades
Pair Smart Shades App
Connect SOMA Connect Hub
Configure Wi-Fi
Create Shade Groups
Schedule Shades
Enable Sunrise & Sunset Automation
Connect Google Home
Connect Apple Home
Connect Amazon Alexa
Configure Home Assistant
Install Solar Panel
Update Firmware
Reset Device
Troubleshoot Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Connectivity