Somfy officially announced its new Q-SYS Verified Plugin supporting PoE (Power over Ethernet) shading solutions.  Somfy collaborated with Q-SYS to create a market-ready control solution that aims to integrate seamless control of Somfy’s intelligent motors into the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform.

“As commercial spaces become increasingly connected, customers and integrators need solutions that work together seamlessly,” said David Parrett, Somfy North American vice president of partnerships and specifications. “Our new Q-SYS Verified Plugin for Sonesse PoE motors reflects Somfy’s commitment to innovation, interoperability, and delivering exceptional experiences through trusted technology partnerships.”

Somfy said that it worked closely with Q-SYS, who has awarded this integration a “Q-SYS Verified” badge (developed with Q-SYS and supported by Somfy and Q-SYS). The Somfy Sonesse PoE Motors Plugin enables integrators to configure, monitor and control PoE-powered shading systems directly within Q-SYS Designer Software. By leveraging network-based power and communication, the plugin serves to simplify system architecture while supporting reliable and consistent performance.

The solution also aims to allow integrators to align shading control with AV and environmental systems within a unified platfor and improve usability, as well as deliver a more cohesive experience across commercial environments. Somfy said that the plugin complements Somfy’s existing Q-SYS Verified Plugin for Somfy Connect UAI Plus and SDN motors, providing additional flexibility when designing IP-based shading systems alongside AV, lighting and environmental controls.

The plugin is available now in Q-SYS Library.

“We are proud of our collaboration with Somfy to publish a Q-SYS Verified plugin in Q-SYS Library that will enable elevated experiences for the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform across our shared customers,” said Geno Zaharie, senior director of alliances and ecosystem, Q-SYS.