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Helios™ Motor Options Explained: Altus RTS vs. 4-Wire vs. 4-Wire Override for Your Retractable Awning (2026 Guide)

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featured Helios™ Motor Options Explained: Altus RTS vs. 4-Wire vs. 4-Wire Override for Your Retractable Awning (2026 Guide)

Every Helios™ Adjustable Front Bar System ships motorized, and all three motor options — Altus RTS wireless, 4-Wire hardwired, and 4-Wire with manual override — are included in the $4,655–$9,757 price. Here's how each one works, how they compare for sensors, smart-home integration, and power outages, and which one Tampa Bay and Florida buyers should choose.

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Sunscape® Motor Options Explained: Which Somfy RTS Motor Is Right for Your Retractable Awning? (2026 Guide)

The Sunscape® retractable awning can be upgraded from manual crank to one-touch motorized operation with three factory Somfy RTS CMO motor options — 35 Nm, 50 Nm, and 60 Nm — priced from $665.24 to $806.35. This guide explains what each motor does, how to choose the right torque for your awning size, and why every option keeps a manual override for...

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