It is a type of rechargeable battery with mature & proven technology. The most compact solution with no memory effect and a low self-discharge for a higher battery life.
In fact, it is the motor that you need to recharge – simply recharge with Somfy battery charger. This 12V battery charger connects to the Somfy motor with a simple plug-in connector, and the other end simply plugs in to a power socket. The charger has a multicoloured LED indicator light to provide the status of the battery charging status:
Red: charging / Orange: Almost fully charged / Green: Fully charged
The cable is 1.8m long, which is enough to connect to the wall socket on the floor close to the window. We offer an extension cable that is 2.4m long, with that it should find the power socket for charging without a problem.
There is an low battery indicator located at the top of the blind, when it turns orange, you’d know you have to recharge it. However it doesn’t slow down the movement when battery is running low.
The battery life will vary depending on the size of your shade and the frequency of use. A very large blind that you use multiple times a day, for instance, will need to recharge sooner than a small shade you rarely operate.
In general, you can expect to recharge once a year.