The friently blog

Did you know that everyday items such as furniture, children’s toys, and even paper can emit gases that can be harmful to your health? Learn about the negative health effects of VOC gasses and ways to reduce exposure.

This smart home control button lets you control your devices and automations with one push and it works in both wet and dry conditions.

Strange question, we know. But also an important one if you want to keep your smart home in tip-top shape.

Today, one of frient's best friends is turning 10 and we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with them!

The Zigbee Range Extender is a Zigbee repeater with battery backup – meaning it stays online even during a power cut. If your smart home hub also has a battery backup, this frient makes sure your system is always active.

Have you considered getting the Electricity Meter Interface 2, LED for your smart home using Home Assistant? And do you understand Danish? Then this video review is for you!

Do you have photovoltaic panels in your household? And do you know how much electricity these PV panels are producing? With the Electricity Meter Interface 2, P1 you can start monitoring your own electricity consumption through your electricity meter with a P1 port.

New features are available for the friently Intelligent Keypad on Homey: get more flexibility when setting up flows and managing access and use it as a control panel for the Heimdall app.

Smart plugs are great for measuring your appliances' energy usage and getting the information you need to reduce your consumption. But how precise are those readings? And how much energy do the smart plugs consume themselves?

Zigbee is the "common language" that allows your frients to talk to the hub and each other. It's a secure communication protocol, built to work with little power and minimal interference, so that you're always sure the connection with your frients is strong enough.

Whether you want to protect your belongings from burglars or your in-laws, the Smart Siren is there to help you. Check out how. 

The Intelligent Heat Alarm warns you about fire and not just smoke, making it ideal for fire detection in your kitchen. Get to know this friently - and loud - device better.

With warmer weather, we have seen more cases of flooding. This causes more homeowners to experience water damage, making it crucial to know how you can protect your house. Here are five free or budget-friendly ways to minimize the risk of flooding in your home.

Through the years, we have heard a few... alternative ways of pronouncing our name. So here's a quick-guide on how to pronounce 'frient' the way it's meant to.

Are you using the Home Assistant hub? And are you looking for a new smoke alarm for your home? Then you should check out this video review from German smart home Youtuber Udo from smart-live.net.

Entry sensors and an Intelligent Keypad reassure you that your children get home from school safely every day, and with the Smart Plug Mini 2, you can monitor if they watch TV all afternoon instead of doing their homework.

Meet frient at IFA 2024 in Berlin 6-10 September – you can find us at the LG stand (stand H18-101).

Are you looking for an alarm keypad for your smart home? Then check out this video review from French smart home YouTuber Howmation on the Intelligent Keypad from frient.

We are thrilled to announce that companies can now source the frient devices from our new B2B distributor JDK Benelux, shipping to Benelux.

Fall is peak season for mold as the warm summer sun is no longer around to dry buildings while people haven’t properly started heating their homes yet. Learn how you can always be alerted in case of too much (or too little) humidity in your home.

IFA 2024 is a wrap and in case you missed out on all the fun and excitement from Messe Berlin, we have gathered 3 key takeaways from the smart home section at IFA 2024.

With fluctuating electricity prices, it is more important than ever to be smart when it comes to your electricity consumption. The frients help you keep an eye on your consumption, make sure that your lights are only on when they need to be and help you save money on your electricity bill.

Are you charging your phone at night while you sleep? And is your phone charging while lying on your sofa or bed? Then you are putting yourself and your household at increased risk of fire. Get 6 tips to reduce the risk of fire from battery charging.

Do you usually wait until the last minute to buy Christmas presents? Maybe, you should go about it a bit differently this year. Here are 3 benefits of starting your Christmas shopping early.

Good news for European smart home enthusiasts! You can now get frient devices at the large Dutch webshop Alternate.nl.

Users of frient use the smart devices for many, many purposes and cool automations in their homes. But the frients can also help out in professional settings – such as helping to ensure the temperature of flu shots are at a safe level in a medical clinic.

We are happy to announce that you can now get frient at the major Swedish smart home webshop Styrahem.

Are you in need of some new entry sensors for your home? Then you should take a look at the new Entry Sensor 2 Pro. This new entry sensor detects if your doors and windows (or your fridge) are open or closed and measures temperature.

At frient, we’re all about making life easier, safer, and smarter. And we are now extending this ambition into the workplace. We’re beyond excited to unveil our latest innovation: the frient Job Satisfaction Sensor. Launching April 1.

frient is now available on the Swedish electronics and smart home webshop inet.

We are happy to announce that companies can now source the frient products from our new B2B distributor Rexel in Finland, shipping within Finland.

In need of a secure way to enter your home, arm your security system at the door, and keep unwanted visitors out? Then check out this YouTube review of the Intelligent Keypad from Bud's Smart Home.

frient devices need a hub to connect to your smart home. They are compatible with many 3rd party hubs that enable you to build your smart home using products from many different brands.