Somfy · 40 series · ref. 1240380
Sonesse 40 RTS 404S2 — 120 V
Four newton-metres on household power. No battery, no transformer, no power distribution panel.
Price
$579 MSRP
Motor only. Extension cable to be chosen based on the cable run.
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- Torque 4 Nm
- Noise 42 dB
- Min. width 23 in
- Power supply Wired 120 V
- Protocol RTS
Motor 11 / 19 — All 19 motors
- 01 · Sonesse 28 WireFree RTS — External Battery$308 MSRP
- 02 · Sonesse 30 RTS 24V DC$470 MSRP
- 03 · Sonesse 30 RS485 24V DC$577 MSRP
- 04 · Sonesse 30 Zigbee 24V DC$550 MSRP
- 05 · Roll Up 28 WireFree RTS V2 — lithium-ion battery$341 MSRP
- 06 · Sonesse 28 WireFree RTS — lithium-ion battery$359 MSRP
- 07 · Sonesse ULTRA 30 WireFree Zigbee — lithium-ion battery$424 MSRP
- 08 · Sonesse ULTRA 30 WireFree RTS — lithium-ion battery$404 MSRP
- 09 · Sonesse 40 RS485 404S2 — 120 V$731 MSRP
- 10 · Sonesse 40 Zigbee 404S2 — 120 V$608 MSRP
- 11 · Sonesse 40 RTS 404S2 — 120 V$579 MSRP
- 12 · Sonesse 40 WT 404S2 — 120 V$355 MSRP
- 13 · Sonesse 40 Zigbee 409R2 — 120 V$639 MSRP
- 14 · Sonesse 40 WireFree RTS — lithium-ion battery$589 MSRP
- 15 · Sonesse 40 WireFree Zigbee — lithium-ion battery$703 MSRP
- 16 · Maestria+ 50 RTS 510A2$642 MSRP
- 17 · Maestria+ 50 RTS 525A2$723 MSRP
- 18 · Maestria+ 50 RTS 535A2$790 MSRP
- 19 · Maestria+ 50 RTS 550R2$819 MSRP
01 — At a glance
What sets this motor apart.
This motor runs on ordinary 120 volt power, the same as your wall outlets. It needs no battery, no transformer and no low-voltage distribution panel — unlike 24 V motors.
It delivers 4 newton-metres at 36 rpm, making it both the fastest and one of the most powerful motors in the interior lineup. It draws 0.5 W on standby.
Somfy equips it with a fast connector: the cable plugs in with no tools and no wire stripping. Extensions from 1.4 to 24 feet are available, with or without a NEMA plug: the motor can plug into an existing outlet. Without an accessible outlet, an electrician plans the connection.
120 V power
Ordinary household power. No battery to charge, no transformer, no distribution panel.
4 newton-metres at 36 rpm
The fastest in the interior lineup: nearly double the speed of battery motors.
42 dB
Four noise-reduction patents covering the brake, rotor, gearbox and accessories.
Fast connector
Tool-free connection. Extensions from 1.4 to 24 ft, with or without a NEMA plug.
Shorter than the battery version
20.47 in, compared with 25.59 in for its battery-powered equivalent.
IP 44 rating
Better protected against moisture than battery models, rated IP 20.
02 — Spec sheet
The numbers, straight up.
Somfy documentation
All the official documentation (7 documents, French and English)
Specifications checked one by one against the Somfy Pro Canada catalogue on October 1, 2026.
| Torque | 4 Nm |
|---|---|
| Speed | 36 rpm |
| Noise level | 42 dB |
| Radio protocol | RTS, 433.42 MHz |
| Open-field range | 50 m |
| Antenna | Built into the motor |
| Programmable channels | 12 |
| Power supply | 120 V AC, 60 Hz |
| Power draw in operation | 110 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W |
| Rated current | 0.95 A |
| Pulling force | 15.44 lb |
| Motor length | 20.47 in (520 mm) |
| Minimum blind width | 23 in |
| Motor diameter | 40 mm |
| Compatible tube | 2 in and 2 in heavy duty |
| Limit capacity | 250 turns |
| Connection | Fast connector, 1.64 ft 3-wire cable |
| Version without fast connector | Ref. 1001636: same motor, same price ($579 MSRP) |
| Weight | 2.7 lb |
| Protection rating | IP 44 |
| Insulation class | Class II |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Official Somfy documentation
Every official Somfy document for this motor, gathered in one place by Le Gars des Stores, certified Somfy Expert. The PDFs open on Somfy's website.
In English (6)
Spec sheets
Programming
Technical catalogues
Environment
In French (1)
Spec sheets
03 — Which blinds
The right blind for this motor.
23 in
Blind width
This motor requires a blind at least 23 in wide.
Below this width, the motor does not fit in the aluminum tube the fabric rolls onto.
With no battery to house, it stays shorter than battery motors of the same power: its battery-powered equivalent, the Sonesse 40 Zigbee, requires 28 1/8 in for 4 newton-metres.
What to consider before choosing
- Radio range is 50 m, compared with 200 m for battery-powered RTS motors. The antenna is built into the motor rather than external. In a large home, the remote's location needs more attention.
- A power outlet must be accessible near the blind, or a circuit must be planned. This is the main constraint of this motor: it is not suited to an isolated window with no power nearby.
- The 0.5 W standby draw is constant. Across twenty blinds, that is 10 W around the clock, compared with zero for a battery motor.
- This motor runs on RTS: the remote sends the command without receiving confirmation. Zigbee and RS485 versions exist in the same series.
04 — Compatibility and power
How it's powered and controlled.
- Power supply
- Wired 120 V
- Plugs into an ordinary outlet or is hard-wired. The most powerful for its size.
- Protocol
- RTS
- Remote or TaHoma app, up to 200 m of range. The simplest and most widely used choice.
- Compatible tube
- 2 in and 2 in heavy duty
- Family: 40 series
- Length
- 20.47 in
- Min. width: 23 in
05 — Frequently asked questions
What customers ask.
Can a motorized blind be plugged into an ordinary outlet?
Yes, with a 120 V motor like the Sonesse 40 RTS. Somfy offers fast-connector extensions from 1.4 to 24 feet, with a NEMA plug, to plug it into an outlet near the blind. Without an accessible outlet, an electrician plans the connection.
What is the difference between a 120 V motor and a 24 V motor?
A 120 V motor plugs directly into ordinary household power. A 24 V motor requires a transformer, and a distribution panel beyond two blinds — from $1,324 to $3,260. On a small project, 120 V therefore costs less.
Is this motor fast?
It is the fastest in the interior lineup, at 36 rpm, compared with 20 for battery motors. A large blind comes down noticeably faster.
What is the range of the remote?
About 50 m in open field, compared with 200 m for battery-powered RTS motors. The antenna is built into the motor rather than external, which reduces range. In a large home, the remote's location needs more attention.
Does it use electricity at rest?
Yes, 0.5 W on standby. Across twenty blinds, that is 10 W around the clock. A battery motor draws nothing from the grid.
What is the minimum blind width?
23 in. With no battery to house, it is shorter than battery motors of the same power, which require 28 1/8 in.
Do you install in Montreal, Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships?
Yes. Le Gars des Stores serves the West Island and Montreal, Vaudreuil-Dorion, the South Shore, the North Shore, western Laval and the Eastern Townships (Sherbrooke, Magog); elsewhere, depending on the project. We handle measuring, made-to-measure ordering, installation and programming.
06 — Same family
Compare with its neighbours.
40 series — compatible tube: 2 in and 2 in heavy duty
| Motor | Length | Min. width | Torque | Noise | Power supply | Price | View page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonesse 40 RS485 404S2 — 120 V | 20.24 in | 22 3/4 in | 4 Nm | 42 dB | Wired 120 V | $731 MSRP | |
| Sonesse 40 Zigbee 404S2 — 120 V | 20.24 in | 22 3/4 in | 4 Nm | 42 dB | Wired 120 V | $608 MSRP | |
| Sonesse 40 RTS 404S2 — 120 V — this page | 20.47 in | 23 in | 4 Nm | 42 dB | Wired 120 V | $579 MSRP | |
| Sonesse 40 WT 404S2 — 120 V | 18.82 in | Confirmed when measuring | 4 Nm | 42 dB | Wired 120 V | $355 MSRP | |
| Sonesse 40 Zigbee 409R2 — 120 V | 21.46 in | 24 in | 9 Nm | 40 dB | Wired 120 V | $639 MSRP | |
| Sonesse 40 WireFree RTS — lithium-ion battery | 25.59 in | 28 1/8 in | 3 Nm | 49 dB | Built-in lithium-ion battery | $589 MSRP | |
| Sonesse 40 WireFree Zigbee — lithium-ion battery | 25.59 in | 28 1/8 in | 4 Nm | 40 dB | Built-in lithium-ion battery | $703 MSRP |
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