As a homeowner who values both convenience and precision, I’ve been thoroughly impressed with the Somfy blinds system. The ability to automate window coverings has transformed my living space, offering not just functionality but also a touch of elegance. However, I’ve recently embarked on a quest to refine my experience further by exploring the possibility of setting my blinds to specific positions between 0% and 100%. Initially, I found it straightforward to set the blinds to fully open or closed positions using the Somfy app and associated hardware. The simplicity of these operations is commendable, and it’s clear that Somfy has designed their system with user-friendliness in mind. However, my curiosity led me to delve deeper into the system’s capabilities, particularly in achieving precise positioning.I began by experimenting with the Somfy API, attempting to send commands that would set the blinds to exact percentages. While I could successfully send commands to open or close the blinds, achieving a specific position proved elusive. My attempts to read the current position of the blinds using various scripts also met with limited success, which was both intriguing and slightly frustrating.Despite these challenges, I remain optimistic. The potential to set blinds to exact positions opens up a world of possibilities, from creating specific lighting conditions to enhancing energy efficiency by controlling sunlight intake. I’m eager to see if the community has insights or workarounds that could help me achieve this level of precision.In the meantime, I’ve found a workaround by using timed commands to approximate the desired position. While not perfect, it’s a step in the right direction. I’m also curious to know if others have encountered similar issues or have successfully implemented precise positioning. Any shared knowledge or experiences would be invaluable as I continue to explore and optimize my Somfy setup.This journey has been a fascinating blend of frustration and excitement, highlighting both the strengths and areas for improvement in smart home technology. I’m hopeful that with community input and perhaps future updates from Somfy, precise positioning will become a seamless feature of the system.