Somfy Zigbee Tilt 50 Shaft Thru 12V Motor (1241783)

Somfy Zigbee Tilt 50 Shaft Thru 12V Motor, part 1241783, features: through-shaft tilt for 2 in horizontal blinds, Zigbee 3.0, external battery pack or plug-in power

Somfy Zigbee Tilt 50 motor 1241783 uses: 2 in horizontal blinds, TaHoma app control, battery or plug-in power

Parts that work with the Somfy Zigbee Tilt 50 motor 1241783: Li-ion battery pack 9021217, 12V DC plug-in supply 1870940, TaHoma Switch Zigbee interface 1871037

Somfy Zigbee Tilt 50 motor 1241783 compared: Tilt 50 WireFree RTS 1240276

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Somfy Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft Zigbee Motor, External Battery (1241783)

SKU: 1241783

$143.55

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Somfy Zigbee Tilt 50 Shaft-Thru 12V Motor (External Battery) -- smart tilt-only motor

The Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft Zigbee is a through-shaft smart motor purpose-built for tilting 2" horizontal blinds, powered by an external lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack or plug-in power supply, and controlled via Zigbee 3.0 through the TaHoma app.

Benefits

Through-shaft design specifically for tilting 2" horizontal blinds
Zigbee 3.0 mesh networking, controlled via the TaHoma app
Powered by external rechargeable battery pack or plug-in supply
Enjoy smart shading without wiring back to a switch
5-year Somfy warranty

Specifications

Application	Tilt-only, 2" horizontal blinds
Control	Zigbee 3.0
Power	External lithium-ion battery pack or plug-in power supply
Warranty	5 years

Compatible with: Tilt 50 through-shaft hardware, external battery packs, TaHoma switch

Official Somfy documentation

Sold by ShadeMotorsDirect -- an authorized source for genuine Somfy motorized window shade, blind, and drapery parts.

Common questions

What does the Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft Zigbee motor do?

Part 1241783 tilts the slats of 2 in horizontal blinds. The tilt rod passes through the motor, which runs on 12V DC with no wiring back to a switch. It joins a Zigbee 3.0 network and carries a 5-year Somfy warranty.

What are the key specs?

Somfy rates it at 1 Nm of torque and 10 rpm, with soft start and soft stop. It runs at 49 dB, uses 5.4 W in operation and 0.094 W on standby, and reaches 492.15 ft in open field.

How is it powered?

It takes an external 12V DC source. Options in this store include the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack (9021217), the Reloadable 12V DC Battery Wand (9018685), the 12V DC Plug-in Power Supply (1870940) and the 12V DC WireFree V2 Solar Pack (9027294). The 9025166 charger recharges the lithium-ion pack.

Which tilt rod shapes does it fit?

Somfy shaft adaptors cover 4mm square (9027060), 5mm hex (9025930), 5.5mm hex (9025929), 6mm square (9025931), 6mm hex (9025928), 6.4mm square (9025932) and D-shape rods (9027062). Headrail adaptors 9025742, 9025743 and 9025739 fit gutter, low-profile and Decora Sun headrails.

Can I control it from my phone?

Yes. Pair it with a Somfy TaHoma switch (1871037), or the version with an Ethernet adaptor (1871038), and use the TaHoma by Somfy app. The app shows blind position and battery level in real time.

Is there an RTS version of this motor?

Yes. The Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft RTS (1240276) uses Somfy RTS radio and pairs with RTS remotes and wall switches. Choose the Zigbee model 1241783 when you want app control with position and battery feedback.

Shade Motors Direct Spec Library Product specs, manuals and technical documents

Replace a tilt motor or motorize a 2 in blind for the first time.

Match the adapter to your tilt rod and the motor does the rest.

Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft Zigbee Motor, External Battery, part 1241783.

Replacing a motor

1
Take the blind down
Lift the headrail out of its brackets.
2
Remove the old motor
Slide the old tilt motor off the rod.
3
Fit the new motor
Fit the adapter, slide the Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft Zigbee Motor, External Battery onto the rod and seat it in the headrail.
4
Join and set limits
Charge or connect the battery. Then add the motor to your Zigbee hub and set the limits.

Tell us your tilt rod shape and size. We'll match the adapter before you order. Ask us

Motorizing a blind

1
Measure the tilt rod
Note its shape and size: square, hex or D-shape.
2
Pick the adapter
Choose the through-shaft adapter and headrail adapter that match.
3
Fit the motor
Slide the adapter onto the rod and seat the motor in the headrail.
4
Join and set limits
Charge or connect the battery. Then add the motor to your Zigbee hub and set the limits.

Planning a new install? Send us the window size and a photo. We'll build the parts list with you. Ask us

What the Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft Zigbee Motor, External Battery needs to run

Somfy lists every part below as compatible with part 1241783. Pick one from each row.

1Control

Built-in Zigbee 3.0 radio. Pairs with Ysia remotes, DecoFlex Zigbee switches and TaHoma.

Ysia 1 Channel Zigbee Remote Part 1871153 $80.95

$80.95

Ysia 5 Channel Zigbee Remote Part 1871154 $102.95

$102.95

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2Power

Cables, chargers and power made for this motor.

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack Part 9021217 $72.95

$72.95

12V DC Plug-in Power Supply Part 1870940 $119.82

$119.82

8 AA Lithium Battery Package for Battery Tube Part 9014834 $27.95

$27.95

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3Network

Data and network parts for wired control.

TaHoma Switch RTS and Zigbee Smart Hub Part 1871037 $219.95

$219.95

See all SDN parts

4Also fits

Other parts Somfy lists with this product.

Tilt 50 5mm Hexagonal Through-Shaft Adapter Cream Part 9025930 $3.17

$3.17

Tilt 50 6mm Hexagonal Through-Shaft Adaptor Black Part 9025928 $3.17

$3.17

Somfy backs the Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft Zigbee Motor, External Battery for 5 years. We handle the claim.

5years

Somfy warranty on the Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft Zigbee Motor, External Battery, part 1241783.

What Somfy covers: Defects in materials and workmanship, for 5 years from purchase.
If it fails: Email us your order number. We arrange the replacement with Somfy.
Where it comes from: ShadeMotorsDirect is an authorized Somfy distributor. You get the US version, new in Somfy packaging.
Returns: Unopened items in original packaging. Ask us for an RA number before you ship.
Questions: Call or chat, 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM ET.
Somfy documents: WireFree Databook (PDF)

How this motor compares

Verified Somfy specs for this motor and its closest alternatives.

Specification	You're viewing Somfy Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft Zigbee Motor, External Battery (1241783)	Somfy Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft RTS (1240276)
Price	$143.55	$138.95
Control	Zigbee 3.0	RTS radio
Power	External Li-ion battery or plug-in	12V DC battery
Motor family	Tilt 50	Tilt 50
What's different	The product on this page	Same size, RTS radio control
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Somfy Tilt 50 WireFree Through-Shaft Zigbee Motor, External Battery (1241783)