Somfy North America to Unveil Groundbreaking Window Shade Solutions at IWCE™ 2025
- Blake Williams
- Apr 7
- 2 min read
● Unique Top Down Bottom Up motor enables users to have greater shade control
● One-of-a-kind motor allows control of both shade bars
● Can be paired with innovative new Ysia TDBU remote for added functionality
DAYTON, NJ (April 7, 2025) – Somfy, the world’s largest manufacturer of motors for interior window coverings and exterior shading solutions, will be launching several new shading technologies during the International Window Coverings Expo 2025, held from April 14-16 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Somfy’s newest product innovation is the Top-Down Bottom-Up 45 WireFree™ Zigbee motor, a groundbreaking, patented solution that allows a single motor to control both top and bottom shade bars. While most window shade motors can only lower the shade, Somfy’s Top-Down Bottom-Up 45 WireFree™ Zigbee motor enables users to move the entire shade up or down, or only have the top or bottom bar move for added privacy and control of natural light. Additionally, the Zigbee motor can hold the shade at a particular height in the window, and once the shade is positioned, it can be moved up or down to allow light to enter from above and below the shade.
Paired with the dedicated Ysia® 5 TDBU Zigbee remote, which provides intuitive, user-friendly control for all functions, the Top-Down Bottom-Up 45 WireFree™ Zigbee motor is a unique innovation in shading solution and a significant addition to Somfy’s Zigbee Connected Ecosystem.
“At Somfy, we are constantly innovating our window treatment solutions to address the needs of our customers,” said Brent Holup, Senior Product Manager for Interior Wirefree & Drapery products at Somfy. “With the Top-Down Bottom-Up 45 WireFree™ Zigbee motor, we’ve built a patented shade solution that allows users greater control over the amount of light entering a room. The elegant and simple-to-use patented Ysia Top Down Bottom Up remote completes the package, bringing additional ease and style to residential and commercial spaces.”
Somfy will also be featuring their newest Sonesse® 40 WireFree Zigbee (Li-ion) (USB-C) & Glydea Ultra 50 Wirefree Zigbee motors, DecoFlex WireFree™ Zigbee keypad, and the Ysia® 5 Variation Zigbee remote control for sheer & zebra shadings, as well as tilt blinds.
Meet the Somfy team at the International Window Coverings Expo 2025 at booth #301 from April 15-16.
About Somfy Systems, Inc.
For over 50 years, Somfy has been pioneering innovative motorization and automated solutions for window coverings and exterior shading products. With comfort, ease of use, security, and sustainability in mind, our seamless and connected solutions are designed to help people make the move to living spaces impactful for humans and with a reduced impact on nature. For more information, visit http://www.somfysystems.com.
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