Control shutters without Tahoma

[ntongeren]

On the page https://homey.app/nl-be/talks-with-homey/somfy/ it states a Tahoma switch is not needed to connect Somfy devices. Is that true and recommended?

I have a Homey Pro and I am in the process of buying shutters from Suncircle; these have a Somfy IO motor. I have to choose between a Tahoma switch or a remote to operate the shutters. If Homey can control them, I do not need to buy the Tahoma switch. Or are there other reasons why I would still want to buy it?

In other discussion threads the Somfy connectivity kit is mentioned, but it does not seem to be sold a lot in The Netherlands.

[AdyRock]

Homey can only control RTS devices directly. IO is a private protocol using patented technology, so even if Homey could, it wouldn't be legal.
So, for IO, a Tahoma, Switch or Connexoon IO is required. The advantage of the Tahoma box is you can communicate directly via your LAN. The other boxes are currently only controlled via the Internet, but that might change in the future.