Folding arm awnings are a popular choice for homeowners who want to add both shade and aesthetics to their patio. An important aspect when purchasing a folding arm awning is its operation. At STERK Zonweringen we offer two operating options: iMove (Brel motors) and Somfy operation (Somfy motor) . In this blog we will discuss the features and benefits of both systems, so that you can make an informed choice.
iMove (Brel motors)
The iMove series by Brel Home is known for its sustainable solutions for sun protection. A striking development is the solar-powered motor drive for folding arm awnings, which contributes to environmentally friendly and energy-efficient operation. The price of the Brel motors is often sharper than the Somfy motors.
Features iMove motors:
- Solar powered motors: For all square containers it is possible to choose a motor with solar energy. The battery is integrated in the motor.
- Wireless control: The competitively priced wireless control quickly makes it interesting to choose a wireless control.
- Wind sensor and smart home: iMove offers competitively priced extras such as a wind sensor or smart home system .
Somfy motors
Somfy is a leading brand in the field of electric sun protection and offers various control solutions for folding arm awnings. Their systems are known for their reliability and ease of use.
Features Somfy Motors:
- Powerful motors: The Somfy motors are very powerful and smart as standard with functions such as object recognition
- Reliability: Somfy motors are known for their reliability. Somfy is the largest motor manufacturer for sun protection.
- Silent motors: Somfy motors are a lot quieter than the iMove motors.
Which control suits you?
When choosing between iMove and Somfy controls, it is important to consider your personal preferences and situation:
- Price/quality ratio: The iMove motors are priced a lot sharper. In practice, however, they last less long than the Somfy motors (in general)
- Battery maintenance: With Somfy the battery is loose, making it easy to replace. With iMove the battery is in the motor, so you have to replace the entire motor.
- Extra options: With Somfy you can choose extra options such as slow start, slow end. But also for much stronger motors.
Advice from experts
We at STERK Zonweringen advise in many cases to go for a Somfy motor. These are often qualitatively more solid and easier to use in daily use. If the price is also very important, then we advise you to choose an iMove motor.
Do you want customized advice? In the area of Bussum and Naarden (and thereabouts) we offer free advice at your home.
For this blog we used sources from Somfy and Brel.
