Awning Motorisation

Description

Motorising your awning or outdoor blind is not about being fancy. It is about making large, heavy awnings or blinds easier to use, longer lasting and safer to live with.

MIY Outdoor offers DIY-ready motorisation designed for capable hands. Smooth operation, smart protection options and motors trusted worldwide, without turning the install into a science project.

Why go motorised?
For larger awnings, especially spans over 6 metres, manual cranking becomes hard work fast. Motors remove the strain and give you better control over how and when your awning moves.

Motorised awnings and blinds give you:

Effortless control
Open or close with the push of a button, wall switch or remote. No winding, no wrestling with fabric tension.

Longer system life
Smooth, consistent movement reduces stress on arms, brackets and fabric, helping everything last longer.

Better safety
No heavy handles, no sudden drops, no manual strain. Especially important for wide or frequently used awnings.

If you plan to use your awning often, or it spans a large area, motorisation simply makes sense.

Smart protection with motion & weather sensors

Motorisation is not just about convenience. It is also about protecting your investment.

Optional motion and weather sensors can automatically retract your awning when conditions turn rough.

• Detect sudden wind movement

• Retract the awning during storms or gusts

• Reduce the risk of fabric damage and arm failure

It is quiet insurance running in the background, especially useful when you are not home to react in time.

Why we choose Somfy motors

We use Somfy for awning motorisation because it is proven, reliable and designed to integrate cleanly into DIY-friendly systems.

What that means for you:

Proven reliability & quality
Somfy motors are tested to rigorous global standards for safety, durability and longevity. They are built to perform smoothly for years, not just the first season.

Flexible control options
Operate using remotes, wall switches or optional smart controls, depending on how hands-on or hands-off you want to be.

Future-ready smart home integration
Somfy motors can integrate with smart home systems like Google Home and Alexa, giving you voice control and automation options if you want them.

Versatile & retrofit-friendly
Available in wired, battery and solar-ready formats, Somfy motors can suit new builds or upgrades from manual systems.

In short: they work, they last, and they do not overcomplicate the install.