GDO SmartRoll 77 Remote and Smartphone Control (5 Signature Colours) Insulated Roller door garage door Aluminium GDO

GDO SmartRoll 77 Somfy Smart Control Electric Roller Garage Door (5 Signature Colours)

Smartphone Control & Somfy Automation as Standard

The GDO SmartRoll 77 brings together premium UK engineering and intelligent Somfy smart home technology. Purpose-made to your exact millimetre measurements, this door is powered by a high-specification Somfy tubular electric motor with a 5-year warranty, giving you ultra-smooth, whisper-quiet performance. Supplied complete with the Somfy Connectivity Kit, 2x Somfy Keygo RTS handsets, and a wireless internal wall switch, it offers effortless control from your smartphone, your vehicle, or anywhere inside the home.

The Real World Benefits of Smart App Control

With the included Somfy Connectivity Kit linked to the free Somfy app (iOS and Android), your smartphone becomes a fully featured, secure garage door controller whether you are at home, at work, or away on holiday:

Dual Layer Safety for Out of Sight Operation

Operating a garage door from a smartphone requires the highest level of safety. The GDO SmartRoll 77 includes a comprehensive dual safety protection system as standard:

Strong, Insulated 77mm Aluminium Slats

The curtain is constructed from 77mm deep, double-skinned aluminium slats with a dense CFC-free foam core. This provides excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, helping to prevent condensation, keep draughts at bay, and make your garage a comfortable, usable space year-round.

Made to Measure in 5 Signature Finished Colours

Manufactured to order in the UK up to 5200mm wide and 2900mm high (Over Guide Width x Guide Height) at no extra charge. Choose from five durable, low-maintenance finished curtain colours:

Matching Guides & Hoods: Brush-lined aluminium side guides (75mm or 90mm wide) and optional half or full hood enclosures are supplied finished in the matching colour as standard. Contrasting colour combinations can also be selected on request.

Internal Manual Override Included

In the event of a power cut, the GDO SmartRoll 77 includes an internal manual winding handle as standard, connecting directly to the Somfy motor eye so you can wind the door open or closed by hand. For garages without a separate pedestrian access door, an optional low-level external manual release lock is available so you can access the override from outside.

When to Choose the SmartRoll 77

Choose the SmartRoll 77 if you want the ultimate combination of traditional remote control and modern app connectivity. It gives you all the everyday reliability of a Somfy motor drive with the convenience of smartphone alerts, family app sharing, and smart voice assistant integration.

How to Order Your Made to Measure Door

Please choose and confirm your required door size first. The GDO SmartRoll 77 Somfy model is manufactured to the exact millimetre up to 5200mm wide and 2900mm high (Over Guide Width x Guide Height). Once you have selected your nearest “up to” size band from the drop-down menu, enter your exact dimensions in the ordering boxes, then configure your finish and accessories below.

Choose Your Signature Curtain Colour

The insulated 77mm aluminium curtain is available in five durable, low-maintenance finished colours at no extra cost:

Guide and Hood Finishes

The heavy-duty aluminium side guides and optional hood enclosures are supplied finished in the matching colour as standard for a smart, coordinated appearance around the structural opening. If you prefer contrasting colours (for example, white guides with an Anthracite Grey curtain), simply select your preference or contact our team when ordering.

No Hood, Half Hood or Full Hood?

As standard, this door is supplied with an open roll (no hood cover), which is ideal when installing fully behind the lintel inside a clean, dry garage where the roll is concealed internally:

Included Smart & Remote Control Package

Every GDO SmartRoll 77 includes a complete automation and safety package straight out of the box:

Optional External Access & Release

Multi-Door Installations & Custom RTS Accessories

Because the SmartRoll 77 runs on the Somfy RTS/io platform, you can easily pair extra accessories. Whether you need additional handsets, wireless digital entry keypads, or a multi-channel controller to operate multiple garage doors and electric gates from one app or handset, our technical team can configure this for you.

For custom multi-door setups or advice on smart integrations, please call our technical sales desk on 01926 463888 or email enquiries@garagedoorsonline.co.uk.

Construction, Drive & Thermal Insulation

The GDO SmartRoll 77 is constructed from high quality 77mm deep, double-skinned aluminium slats with a dense CFC-free insulating foam core. Every door is made to measure as standard, precision manufactured to your exact millimetre measurements in both width and height.

Powered by a genuine Somfy tubular electric motor backed by a 5-year warranty, the SmartRoll 77 delivers ultra-smooth, whisper-quiet performance. The drive system incorporates an internal emergency manual override as standard, operated via a supplied winding handle that hooks into the motor eye. You can specify left or right-hand motor handing at the time of ordering to best suit your electrical supply.

Included Smart Automation & Dual Safety System

The GDO SmartRoll 77 is supplied as a complete smart automation package straight out of the box:

Barrel, Endplates and Headroom

The insulated curtain rolls neatly around an engineered steel barrel supported on both sides by 300mm x 300mm steel endplates. This 300mm measurement is the headroom required if you wish to fully conceal the roll inside the garage behind a lintel or hood cover. Always allow for approximately 50mm to 110mm of curtain hang-down into the guides when the door is fully raised if clear drive-through height is critical.

Key Hardware Components

Hand crank

Lined guide

Bottom slat detail

Barrel

Safety brake

Guides, Sizes and Clear Openings

Brush-lined extruded aluminium side guides are 34mm deep and supplied in either 75mm or 90mm widths depending on door size. The door is ordered using the Over Guide Width (OGW) and Guide Height (GH).

The door can be fitted behind (face fix) or in-between (reveal fix) the structural opening. Always ensure you have allowed enough space for the side guides, 300mm endplates, and any optional hood cover (the hood shares the overall width of the endplates and guides).

Ordering size: Over Guide Width (OGW) x Guide Height (GH).

Doors up to 3000mm wide (supplied with 75mm wide guides):
• Clear opening width = Ordering width (OGW) less 150mm (75mm each side)
• Clear opening height = Guide height (GH) less approx. 110mm (bottom slat hang-down)

Doors over 3000mm wide (supplied with 90mm wide guides):
• Clear opening width = Ordering width (OGW) less 180mm (90mm each side)
• Clear opening height = Guide height (GH) less approx. 110mm (bottom slat hang-down)

Maximum Dimensions:
• Maximum ordering width (OGW): 5200mm
• Maximum guide height: 2900mm (approx. 3200mm overall height including 300mm endplates/hood; maximum width at this height is 4600mm)

5 Signature Finished Colours

The GDO SmartRoll 77 curtain is available in five durable, low-maintenance finished colours at no extra charge:

Guides & Hoods: Aluminium side guides and optional half or full hood covers are supplied finished in the matching colour as standard. Contrasting colour combinations can also be specified on request.

Fitting Positions

* External face fitting is also possible when combined with a full hood cover (curtain orientation and motor handing will be reversed).

Hood Cover Enclosures

Choose an optional half hood to neatly cloak the roll internally, or a full 90° box hood to fully enclose the mechanism against dust, dirt, and weather.

Somfy Connectivity Kit & Smart App Control

Every GDO SmartRoll 77 is supplied with the genuine Somfy Connectivity Kit smart hub, allowing you to control your garage door via the free Somfy app on your smartphone as well as by physical handset and wall switch. Using this compact smart hub, you can operate the door from home or remotely, check its status, and combine it with other Somfy RTS and io-homecontrol products for grouped control.

Somfy Connectivity Kit Technical Specification:
Article number: 1870755
Radio frequency: 868–870 MHz and 433.42 MHz
Technology: io-homecontrol & RTS
Connections: 1 x Micro-USB
Current: 230 V / 5V DC 1 A
Enclosure class: IP30
Range: up to 250 metres in open field
Working temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
Dimensions: 138 x 72 x 26 mm
Weight: 87 g
Colour: White
Location: Indoor use
Maximum number of connected products: 20
Warranty: 5 years

* Note: No direct compatibilities with third-party security sensors or heating systems. No timer feature: up to 20 manual scenes available in the app. Partner compatibilities include selected Velux io products.

With the Connectivity Kit you can easily control your Somfy motors and lighting by app and voice:

* Scheduled and calendar-based automation scenes are not supported by the Connectivity Kit (available via TaHoma Switch). The Connectivity Kit is not compatible with USB or Ethernet adapters.

 Please note: upon delivery, the accessory box will include a QR code to direct you to the most up-to-date installation instructions.

Installing a GDO ROLL 77 insulated electric roller garage door is a straightforward process for a competent DIY enthusiast or tradesperson. Because every door is made to measure, it will arrive ready to fit your exact required dimensions.

Safety Note: A minimum of two people are required to safely lift the door curtain and motor assembly into place.

The GDO ROLL 77 is highly versatile and can be installed in three main ways depending on your garage structure:

• Internal Face Fit (Recommended): Fitting behind the brickwork piers. This is the most common installation method, keeping the guides, curtain roll, and motor fully concealed inside the garage while maximizing the drive-through width and height.
• Inbetween Fit (Reveal Fit): Fitting directly between the brickwork under the lintel. The guides and endplates will be visible from the outside, so choosing a half or full hood cover is recommended to tidy the exposed roll and protect it from the elements.
• External Face Fit: Fitting on the outside face of the garage. Ideal if you lack internal headroom. Note: A full hood cover must be ordered for external fitting to protect the curtain, guides, and motor from weather. The motor handing and curtain orientation will also be reversed.

The installation process generally follows these main stages (please refer to the full PDF instruction manual provided with your door for complete details):

1. Pre-Installation Check: Ensure all components are present, including the guides, barrel assembly, curtain, Somfy control panel, and accessories. Verify the opening is square and clear of obstructions.
2. Prepare the Guides: Pre-drill the 75mm or 90mm aluminium guide rails for fixing.
3. Fix the Guides and Endplates: Secure the guide rails and the 300mm steel endplates (or complete box assembly if a full hood is ordered) to the masonry or timber frame. Ensure everything is perfectly level and plumb.
4. Install the Axle and Motor: Secure the steel barrel and Somfy motor assembly between the endplates.
5. Fit the Emergency Override: Install the manual winding eyelet so it is accessible in the event of a power failure.
6. Insert the Curtain: Carefully guide the insulated aluminium curtain into the guide rails and attach the top locking straps to the barrel.
7. Wire the Control Panel: Mount the Somfy wall control panel internally (ensure a suitable 13-amp socket is nearby) and connect the motor and optical safety edge system.
8. Set Motor Limits: Use the supplied limits tool or control board to set the exact open and close stopping points for the door.

The Somfy wall-mounted control panel contains the radio receiver for the remote controls and wireless wall switch. Please note: The control box and its components are not waterproof and must always be installed internally or in a suitably rated waterproof casing if fitting the door externally.

Comprehensive, step-by-step PDF installation instructions are available to download directly from our website. If you are unsure about any aspect of the survey or installation process, our technical team is available by phone or email to assist you.

Ordering Size is the Over Guide Width (OGW) x Guide Height (GH).

Doors up to 3000mm wide have 75mm wide guides
Ordering width = Opening size + 150mm*

Doors over 3000mm wide have 90mm wide guides
Ordering width = Opening size + 180mm*

* These measurements are correct for behind fit installations, please contact us for guidance inbetween fit installations.

Clear opening height = guide height - 110mm (to allow for the bottom slat hand-down into the guide). 
Overall Height is the guide height plus the endplate size at 300mm