HOME ALARM ADVANCED
User guide
Welcome
User guide
We thank you for your recent purchase of a Somfy connected alarm. This guide as well as the mobile app “Somfy Protect” provides you with all the information you need to install and use it. Before you start the installation, please read the attached safety instructions carefully.
If you need any additional information concerning this product, please refer to our FAQ or contact one of our advisers.
More information on www.somfyprotect.com/support
Install Home Alarm Advanced

Download the “Somfy Protect” app, create your account and follow the step-by-step installation instructions.

More information on compatible versions at www.somfyprotect.com/apps.
To meet your needs and all home configurations, some components of your alarm can be either placed on a piece of furniture or glued or fixed to the wall. Select and follow the instructions!
| Placed on a piece of furniture | Glued with adhesive tape(1) | Fixed to the wall(2) | |
| Link Advanced | |||
| Indoor keypad | |||
| Indoor siren | |||
| Outdoor siren | |||
| Motion sensor | |||
| IntelliTAG® |
- 3M™ stickers provided.
- Screws and wall plugs are provided for the installation of the outdoor siren.
- Sources of radio interference: electrical switchboard, a bundle of wires, metallic ground, TV, HiFi, etc.
Fix the components to the wall
In the case of a wall installation, we recommend that you follow the instructions below.
Do not fix any component until you are sure that your Link Advanced is connected to Wi-Fi and communicates effectively via radio with all accessories.- For products where screws are not provided, we recommend the use of Ø 3.5 mm countersunk or flat head screws. Make sure that you always use screws and plugs suitable for the materials in your wall to avoid any risk of falling.
| Fixing the Link Advanced | |
![]() | Fix between 60 cm and 2 m from the ground and more than 1 m away from all sources of radio interference. (3) |
| Fixing the indoor keypad | |
![]() | Glue or screw into a clean, level surface at a maximum height of 2 m. If you use the adhesive tapes, your wall must be painted. |
| Fixing the outdoor siren | |
![]() | Fix in areas that are unobstructed and out of reach (minimum 2.50 m from the ground recommended). |
| Fixing the indoor siren | |
![]() | Fix close to the entrance door and protected leaves, at least 2 m from the floor. |
Discover the range
You can upgrade your installation at any time by adding accessories with your Link Advanced (1).
| System management | |
![]() | Link Advanced The brain of the system: it guarantees the protection of your home, it communicates via radio with all the accessories and connects them to the Internet (except cameras). |
| Protection control | |
![]() | Key fob Indoor keypad Used to activate and deactivate the alarm. |
| Break-in detection | |
![]() | IntelliTAG® – Vibration and opening sensor for doors and windows. Detects intrusion attempts and therefore triggers the alarm before the break-in. Indoor motion sensor |
| Burglar deterrence | |
![]() | Indoor siren Wireless 110 dB Outdoor siren Wireless 112 dB with flash |
| Remote surveillance | |
![]() | Indoor Camera Indoor camera with privacy shutter Outdoor Camera Outdoor camera with 110 dB built-in siren |
| Accident prevention | |
![]() | Smoke detector 85 dB siren |
(1) Maximum combination of 50 sensors (IntelliTAG® or motion sensors), 50 key fobs, 2 keypads, 2 indoor sirens, 2 outdoor sirens, 10 smoke detectors, and 10 video devices. The number of cameras supported by your system can vary depending on the upload speed of your Internet router.
Zoom on the key fob and the keypad

The night mode enables you to protect your home even when you are present (activation of some sensors only).
Configurable in the application’s “Settings” menu
The panic button is used to alert in case of danger:
– Press once: you send an alert to the smartphones of all owners of the site.
– Press twice: you trigger the sirens.

Change the batteries
Before changing the batteries, remember to deactivate your system and read the instructions below.
| Link Advanced | |
![]() | Remove the back cover and replace the batteries (4x 1.5 V alkaline D). |
| Indoor keypad | |
![]() | Open the keypad and replace the batteries (2x 1.5 V alkaline AA). |
| Key fob | |
![]() | Remove the screw and then the cover of your key fob, and replace the battery (1x 3 V Lithium Panasonic or Energizer CR2032). |
| IntelliTAG® – Indoor motion sensor | |
![]() | Open the cover and replace the battery (IntelliTAG®: 1x 1.5 V alkaline AAA / Motion sensor: 1x 1.5 V Lithium CR123A). |
| Indoor siren | |
![]() | Open the siren cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, remove the battery protection cover and replace the batteries (4 x 1.5 V alkaline D). |
| Outdoor siren | |
![]() | Deactivate the tamper protection (1) and then remove the siren from the wall using a screwdriver (hold down and turn in the direction of the arrow). Open the battery cover and replace the batteries (4 x 1.5 V alkaline D). |
(1) Go to the application’s “My devices” menu.
Technical information
Link Advanced:
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Open/WPA/WPA2-Personal/WPA-WPA2 mixed mode (2.4 GHz, e.r.p<100 mW) | 2G and 4G management | Proprietary protocol (2.4 GHz, e.r.p<100 mW) | Radio Somfy Protect (868 MHz-870 MHz, e.r.p<25 mW) | Radio Somfy io-homecontrol™ (868 MHz-870 MHz, e.r.p<25 mW) – max. 25 actuators | Radio Somfy RTS (433 MHz, e.r.p<10 mW) – max. 25 actuators | GSM (internal e-SIM card that cannot be changed): GSM (880 MHz915 MHz, e.r.p<2,000 mW) / DCS (1,710 MHz 1,785 MHz, e.r.p<1,000 mW) / LTE BAND III (1,710 MHz-1,785 MHz, e.r.p<200 mW) / LTE BAND XX (832 MHz862 MHz, e.r.p<200 mW).
- Indoor use only | Maximum installation height: 2 m | Cannot be installed at an altitude of more than 2,000 m.
- Security: Continuous monitoring of the radio connection between system components | Radio interference detection on detectors and sirens (sending an alert to the user) | Encryption of radio communications | Tamper protection
- Detection of power cuts and autonomy on rechargeable batteries (12 hours) than batteries (14 days). Autonomy is calculated on new batteries and batteries.
- Power supply: Mains unit: Use only the mains unit supplied with the product (Manufacturer: HUONIU / Model: HNHA050300E5 / Input: 100-240 V AC, 50- 60 Hz, 0.3 A max / Output: 5 V ― 3 A ) | Batteries: 4x batteries 1.5 V alkaline D / LR20. For optimum performance, it is recommended to replace the batteries every 4 years and after every power cut of more than 12 hours. | Lithium battery: 1.9 Ah. The battery can only be replaced with a Somfy compatible battery ref 1875265 (Arts Energy – ref 809104) and by following the instructions mentioned in the box of the replacement product.
- Size: 202 x 123 x 66 mm | Weight: 983 g | Operating temperature: 10-40° C
Key fob: Radio range with Link Advanced: 50 m in open air| Proprietary protocol (2.4 GHz, e.r.p<100 mW) | Battery life under normal use: 1 year (1x 3 V Lithium CR2032) | Size: 34 x 10 mm | Weight: 12 g | Operating temperature: 0-45° C
IntelliTAG®: Radio range with Link Advanced: 200 m in open air | Radio Somfy Protect (868 MHz-870 MHz, e.r.p<25 mW) | Indoor and outdoor use (IP54) on all types of leaves | Battery life under normal use: 1 year (1x 1.5 V alkaline AAA / LR03) | Tamper protection | Size: 60 x 28 x 13.5 mm | Weight: 28 g | Operating temperature: 0-45° C
Indoor motion sensor: Radio range with Link Advanced: 200 m in open air | Radio Somfy Protect (868 MHz-870 MHz, e.r.p<25 mW) | Battery life under normal use: 2 years (1x 1.5 V Lithium CR123A) | Tamper protection | Size: 47 x 47 mm | Weight: 55 g | Operating temperature: 0-45° C
Indoor siren: Radio range with Link Advanced: 200 m in open air | Radio Somfy Protect (868 MHz-870 MHz, e.r.p<25 mW) | Battery life under normal use: 2 years (4 x 1.5 V alkaline D / LR20) | Tamper protection | Size: 175 x 45 mm | Weight: 985 g | Operating temperature: 0-45° C Outdoor siren: Radio range with Link Advanced: 200 m in open air | Radio Somfy Protect (868 MHz-870 MHz, e.r.p<25 mW) | Outdoor use (IP43) | Battery life under normal use: 2 years (4 x 1.5 V alkaline D / LR20) | Tamper protection | Size: 220 x 55 mm | Weight: 1,200 g | Operating temperature: -10° / 45° C
Indoor keypad: Radio range with Link Advanced: 200 m in open air | Radio Somfy Protect (868 MHz-870 MHz, e.r.p<25 mW) | Battery life under normal use: 2 years (2 x 1.5 V alkaline AA / LR6) | Tamper protection | Size: 113 x 28 mm | Weight: 178 g | Operating temperature: 10-40°C
Recycling and scrapping
![]() | Ensure batteries are separated from other types of waste and are recycled via your local recycling center. |
![]() | Do not throw the end-of-life product with household waste. It is your responsibility to eliminate all your waste electrical and electronic equipment by asking the distributor to take it back or by using the selective collection system provided by the local authority. |
Meaning of the logos mentioned on the product
| This product must only be installed in a sheltered, dry location. | |
![]() | This product incorporates double electric insulation and therefore does not require any connection to the earth conductor. |
| Direct current | |
| Alternate current | |
| If the cover is lost, please contact us so that it can be replaced with a compatible cover. Risk of explosion if the battery or batteries are replaced by an incorrect type. |
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