Motorised Elegance: Why Somfy Glydea Is the Smart Choice for Electric Curtain Tracks at Evans

Monday, 6 October 2025

In modern interiors, the right window treatment can transform both aesthetics and functionality. With the rise of home automation, electric curtain tracks are no longer a novelty — they’re a key component in smart, seamless living. At Evans, we are proud to offer the Somfy Glydea as part of the Evaglide range: premium motorised curtain tracks that bring together quiet operation, powerful performance, and integration with your smart home system.

In this article, we’ll deep dive into what Glydea offers, why it stands out, and how pairing it with Evans’s service and support ensures you get a best-in-class solution.

What Is Somfy Glydea?

The Glydea line from Somfy is designed for motorising draperies or curtains with precision, smoothness, and low noise. Somfy positions Glydea as “ultra” in three dimensions: ultra quiet, ultra powerful, and ultra adaptable.

There are various Glydea motor variants — wired (WT), Radio Technology (RTS), DCT, and the newer wire-free (battery/Zigbee) versions — to suit different installation contexts.

Evans offers selections to fit different curtain widths, weights, and connectivity preferences.

Key Features

Here’s a breakdown of core features and design strengths of the Glydea system:

Ultra Quiet Operation - Glydea motors operate at very low noise levels (≤ 44–50 dB in many models) — ideal for bedrooms, living areas, or home theatres.

Soft Start / Soft Stop - The motor begins and ends each motion gently, minimizing jerky movements or fabric stress.

Automatic Limit Setting - The motor can detect end positions automatically (open/close limits), simplifying installation and calibration.

Touch-Motion / Manual Override - A gentle pull of the curtain fabric can trigger motion (touch motion), and manual override ensures operation during power loss.

Flexible Mounting Options - Motors can be installed on the left or right side, top or bottom, hidden behind pelmets or ceilings, making them discreet in presentation.

Compatibility with Multiple Heading Styles - Glydea supports curtain types like Pinch Pleat, RippleFold, Accordia®, etc.

Strong Traversing Capacity - Some variants support heavyweight drapery — for example, Glydea ULTRA models tackle heavy curtains with smooth movement.

Smart Home / Connectivity - Glydea integrates with Somfy’s smart control ecosystem (TaHoma, RTS, Zigbee) and supports voice control, timers, sensors, and more.

Warranty & Quality Assurance - Glydea motors backed with a 5-year warranty.

Benefits for Your Customers & Fitters

1. Effortless Convenience

With a tap, voice command, or scheduled timer, your curtains can open or close automatically — no cords, no tugging. This is especially valuable for high or hard-to-reach windows.

2. Enhanced Comfort & Ambiance

Because Glydea runs quietly, even in the middle of the night or in a quiet room, you won’t hear mechanical sounds disrupting your space.

3. Energy Efficiency & Protection

Automated curtains can protect interiors from harsh sun and reduce heat gain in summer or heat loss in winter. Pairing with light sensors or timers lets your system work for you behind the scenes.

4. Longevity of Curtains

Motorised operation is gentler on fabric than hand pulling. Soft start/stop and controlled motion reduce wear and strain over time.

5. Smart Home Integration

As smart homes become more common, Glydea fits naturally into these ecosystems. Whether via Zigbee, RTS, TaHoma, or third-party systems, Glydea enables curtain automation alongside lighting, HVAC, security and more.

6. Flexible Retrofitting & Installation

Glydea’s different motor variants (wired, wireless, battery) make it suitable both for new builds and retrofits — even where wiring is difficult.

Choosing the Right Glydea Track at Evans

When selecting any Somfy system, Evans will help you evaluate:

1. Curtain width & weight — Choose a motor variant that can handle the load without strain.

2. Motor type & power supply — Wired (mains), battery / rechargeable, or hybrid solutions.

3. Connectivity & control method —voice control, app control, timer, integration with other systems

4. Mounting constraints — Ceiling, wall, pelmet, hidden motor, etc.

5. Accessories & hardware — Gliders, bracket, overlap arms, etc.

Evans can supply the needed Glydea track kits and accessories, plus offer advice or installation support to ensure seamless performance.

Our Range

• Somfy Glydea Ultra 60 RTS Electric Curtain Track — Ideal for mains-powered installations, with RTS wireless remote control and robust performance.

• Somfy Glydea Ultra 60 Zigbee Electric Curtain Track — Adds Zigbee compatibility for smart home connectivity, enabling tight integration with hubs, voice assistants, and automation systems.

For anyone seeking a high-performance, elegant, and intelligent motorisation solution, Somfy Glydea stands out in the electric curtain track market. Quiet, powerful, and adaptable, it fits beautifully into smart homes while delivering consistency and longevity.

At Evans, we don’t just supply Somy Glydea motorisation — we guide you through selecting the right variant, accessories and support to bring your vision to life. Whether for new builds or retrofit projects, our team is ready to help you automate your curtains with class and reliability.

Motorised Elegance: Why Somfy Glydea Is the Smart Choice for Electric Curtain Tracks at Evans

In this article, we’ll deep dive into what Glydea offers, why it stands out, and how pairing it with Evans’s service and support ensures you get a best-in-class solution.

What Is Somfy Glydea?

The Glydea line from Somfy is designed for motorising draperies or curtains with precision, smoothness, and low noise. Somfy positions Glydea as “ultra” in three dimensions: ultra quiet, ultra powerful, and ultra adaptable.

There are various Glydea motor variants — wired (WT), Radio Technology (RTS), DCT, and the newer wire-free (battery/Zigbee) versions — to suit different installation contexts.

Evans offers selections to fit different curtain widths, weights, and connectivity preferences.

Key Features

Here’s a breakdown of core features and design strengths of the Glydea system:

Ultra Quiet Operation - Glydea motors operate at very low noise levels (≤ 44–50 dB in many models) — ideal for bedrooms, living areas, or home theatres.

Soft Start / Soft Stop - The motor begins and ends each motion gently, minimizing jerky movements or fabric stress.

Automatic Limit Setting - The motor can detect end positions automatically (open/close limits), simplifying installation and calibration.

Touch-Motion / Manual Override - A gentle pull of the curtain fabric can trigger motion (touch motion), and manual override ensures operation during power loss.

Flexible Mounting Options - Motors can be installed on the left or right side, top or bottom, hidden behind pelmets or ceilings, making them discreet in presentation.

Compatibility with Multiple Heading Styles - Glydea supports curtain types like Pinch Pleat, RippleFold, Accordia®, etc.

Strong Traversing Capacity - Some variants support heavyweight drapery — for example, Glydea ULTRA models tackle heavy curtains with smooth movement.

Smart Home / Connectivity - Glydea integrates with Somfy’s smart control ecosystem (TaHoma, RTS, Zigbee) and supports voice control, timers, sensors, and more.

Warranty & Quality Assurance - Glydea motors backed with a 5-year warranty.

Benefits for Your Customers & Fitters

1. Effortless Convenience

With a tap, voice command, or scheduled timer, your curtains can open or close automatically — no cords, no tugging. This is especially valuable for high or hard-to-reach windows.

2. Enhanced Comfort & Ambiance

Because Glydea runs quietly, even in the middle of the night or in a quiet room, you won’t hear mechanical sounds disrupting your space.

3. Energy Efficiency & Protection

Automated curtains can protect interiors from harsh sun and reduce heat gain in summer or heat loss in winter. Pairing with light sensors or timers lets your system work for you behind the scenes.

4. Longevity of Curtains

Motorised operation is gentler on fabric than hand pulling. Soft start/stop and controlled motion reduce wear and strain over time.

5. Smart Home Integration

As smart homes become more common, Glydea fits naturally into these ecosystems. Whether via Zigbee, RTS, TaHoma, or third-party systems, Glydea enables curtain automation alongside lighting, HVAC, security and more.

6. Flexible Retrofitting & Installation

Glydea’s different motor variants (wired, wireless, battery) make it suitable both for new builds and retrofits — even where wiring is difficult.

Choosing the Right Glydea Track at Evans

When selecting any Somfy system, Evans will help you evaluate:

1. Curtain width & weight — Choose a motor variant that can handle the load without strain.

2. Motor type & power supply — Wired (mains), battery / rechargeable, or hybrid solutions.

3. Connectivity & control method —voice control, app control, timer, integration with other systems

4. Mounting constraints — Ceiling, wall, pelmet, hidden motor, etc.

5. Accessories & hardware — Gliders, bracket, overlap arms, etc.

Evans can supply the needed Glydea track kits and accessories, plus offer advice or installation support to ensure seamless performance.

Our Range

• Somfy Glydea Ultra 60 RTS Electric Curtain Track — Ideal for mains-powered installations, with RTS wireless remote control and robust performance.

• Somfy Glydea Ultra 60 Zigbee Electric Curtain Track — Adds Zigbee compatibility for smart home connectivity, enabling tight integration with hubs, voice assistants, and automation systems.

For anyone seeking a high-performance, elegant, and intelligent motorisation solution, Somfy Glydea stands out in the electric curtain track market. Quiet, powerful, and adaptable, it fits beautifully into smart homes while delivering consistency and longevity.

At Evans, we don’t just supply Somy Glydea motorisation — we guide you through selecting the right variant, accessories and support to bring your vision to life. Whether for new builds or retrofit projects, our team is ready to help you automate your curtains with class and reliability.

• Somfy Glydea Ultra 60 RTS Electric Curtain Track — Ideal for mains-powered installations, with RTS wireless remote control and robust performance.

• Somfy Glydea Ultra 60 Zigbee Electric Curtain Track — Adds Zigbee compatibility for smart home connectivity, enabling tight integration with hubs, voice assistants, and automation systems.