Lewis CaliburnSomfy, manufacturer of interior window coverings and exterior solar protection, is debuting the Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee Drapery Motor wireless drapery solution at CEDIA Expo – powered by a removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, eliminating the need for prewiring and making it ideal for both new construction and retrofit projects.
“We developed this solution to enable curtain automation in environments where power cabling was not initially planned or integrated into the original design,” says Amit Parpani, Somfy senior product marketing manager.
“With the Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee Drapery Motor, the major advantage for integrators is that the motor automatically sets its limits, eliminating manual calibration and reducing setup time. This gives integrators the power to deliver elegant, effortless control of even the most demanding drapery designs without the complexity of wiring. It’s a transformative solution that blends high-performance smart technology with the refined aesthetics homeowners crave.”
The Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee Drapery Motor accommodates luxurious drapery styles, including Pinch Pleat, Ripple Fold and Accordia, which complement elegant design schemes favouring soft textiles and richly upholstered finishes. Its compact form factor, ultra-quiet motor and concealed hardware are designed to preserve the integrity of the room design.
It supports track lengths up to 36 feet and can traverse up to 110 pounds of fabric, making the Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee Drapery Motor suitable for even the most expansive of custom window treatments. Integrators can easily customise setpoints via Somfy’s TaHoma pro app, which can be enabled via touch motion and/or third-party control systems.
This operational ease, combined with smart functionality and design-forward execution, makes the Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee Drapery Motor a standout addition to any high-performance connected home.
While visiting the Somfy exhibit, integrators can also experience the speed and simplicity of the company’s motorised shading technology through a high-energy, hands-on PoE Commissioning Contest.
Held on day one and two of the Expo at Booth #3412, this friendly competition challenges participants to integrate Somfy’s flagship Sonesse 30 PoE motor with a Control4 smart home platform in record time.
Visit Somfy’s extensive CEDIA Expo product showcase and commissioning contest at Booth #3412 at CEDIA Expo 2025.