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Effortless Shade, Smarter Control

Motorised Awnings & Intelligent Sensors

At Base Direct, we combine innovation and style to create outdoor awning systems that are as smart as they are stunning. Our advanced motorisation options—powered by Somfy, Europe’s leading motor brand—make it easier than ever to enjoy shade, shelter, and comfort at the touch of a button.

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Why Choose Motorised Awnings?

Whether you’re relaxing at home or running a business, motorised awnings offer unbeatable convenience and protection:

open or close with the touch of a button

with smart home or business automation systems

no cabling between switch and awning

for added peace of mind in power cuts

return to your favourite settings every time

Base Plus awning providing shade for three pieces of garden furniture on decking next to a pool
White fully cassetted awning extended over a patio to shade garden furniture
Green striped retractable awning covering double doors
Seaside home with a view of the ocean and a white Base Plus fully cassetted awning
Home on a lakeside with steps leading down to the water and white retractable awning by Base Direct shading the doors

Somfy Motors: Trusted Performance, Discreet Design

We supply and install a wide range of Somfy tubular motors, tailored to each awning model and application:

Somfy Altus RTS sensor for standard awnings
Altus RTS

radio-controlled, reliable, perfect for standard awnings

Sunea RTS CMO sensor from Somfy, made for cassette awnings
Sunea RTS CMO

ideal for cassette awnings, includes manual override

Somfy OREA RTS sensor for full cassette awnings
Orea RTS

optimised for full cassette closures with tight fabric tension

Sunilus and Sunea IO sensors from Somfy, compatible with smart home systems
Sunilus & Sunea io

smart home compatible with two-way feedback

RTS or IO control, options for motorised awnings
RTS or io-control

for easy remote operation or building integration

Parallel motor wiring for grouped awnings, shown here in black and white
Parallel motor wiring

for grouped awnings with single-control functionality

All motors are quiet, durable, and weather-protected (IP44+), with a standard 5-year warranty.

Smart Controls That Work for You

From simple remotes to full automation, we offer multiple control options:

Two handheld remote controls for Somfy motorised awnings
Handheld Remote Controls

RTS or io

Smoove wireless wall-mounted switch for motorised awnings
Wall-mounted Wireless Switches

Smoove series

Easily upgrade your awning to respond to the weather, your routine, or even your voice.

Let Nature Decide: Automatic Sensor Control

Keep your awning safe and your space comfortable—automatically. We offer:

Wind Protection
EOLIS 3D wirefree sensor from Somfy, designed for wind protection
Eolis 3D WireFree RTS

retracts awnings automatically during high winds.

Sun Sensing
Sunis wirefree RTS sensor from Somfy, made for sun sensing
Sunis WireFree RTS

extends awnings when sunlight intensity increases

Rain Detection
Ondeis RTS sensor from Somfy, designed for rain detection
Ondeis RTS

retracts your awning to avoid pooling and fabric stress

Sensors are fully wireless and can be paired with multiple awnings for a safe, energy-efficient solution. Perfect for both homeowners and businesses.

Integrated Heating & Lighting

Turn any evening into an occasion with our integrated LED lighting and infrared heating systems:

LED Lighting

The underside of a Base Direct awning with LED lighting integrated directly into the folding arms
Arm-Integrated Strips

Warm white (5000 K) LEDs recessed in Base Plus & Armony Plus arms—fully dimmable

Epica awing from Base Direct with LED lighting built into the underside of the cassette
Cassette Halo

Ambient glow in Epica’s end-caps—subtle architectural accent

Guide Rail LEDs

Outlines pergola-style awnings (Space) for a striking perimeter effect

Light Bar Kits

Spot LEDs for Base Lite or extra downlight on any model

Infrared Lighting

Rio grande heater for awnings
Rio Grande Single

1.5 kW or 2.0 kW weatherproof quartz heater

Diagram of heat coverage from
Coverage

Up to 12 m² of instant, targeted warmth

Mounting

Swivel bracket for angled aiming

Unified Control

Two handheld remote controls for Somfy motorised awnings
  • Operate lights and heater from the same Somfy remote, wall switch, or smartphone app
  • Create scenes—“Dinner,” “Nightcap,” “Relax”—with TaHoma®
  • Pair with motion/presence timers or weather sensors for automated comfort

Custom finishes and concealed wiring maintain your awning’s clean aesthetic, day or night.

Need advice – we’re here to help

Our team will guide you through every step—from selection to seamless installation.

Whether you’re adding a remote-controlled awning to your garden terrace or upgrading a full café frontage with wind-responsive control, we’ll help you choose the right motor, control system, and sensors to suit your space and budget.

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