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frient is now available in the US

We have been busy preparing some big news: The friently smart home devices are now available in the US, bringing Scandinavian design to the world’s biggest smart home market.
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Why the range of radio frequency is crucial in a smart home

Both the range and stability of the radio frequency in your smart home devices are crucial for a well-functioning smart home. Luckily, the frient devices possess great (wireless) communication skills and offer great connection stability for a reliable smart home.
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Does your smart home devices like sunbathing? Why UV-resistance is more important than you might think

Strange question, we know. But also an important one if you want to keep your smart home in tip-top shape.
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What batteries are your smart home devices using? How to avoid device downtime

Many smart home devices rely on not-so-common battery types. But why go through the hassle of researching and buying those batteries when you can use products with regular AA or AAA batteries instead?
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No more crumbs and disappointments: Meet the frient Cake Detection Sensor

Let's be honest: we've all tried it. You head out to the office kitchen with high hopes, only to find a sad plate of crumbs where a cake once stood. And there are few workplace disappointments greater than missing out on free cake. That's why we are beyond excited to introduce the frient Cake Detection Sensor. Launching April 1st.
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No more blind spots with the Motion Sensor Pro

A motion sensor can do alot for your smart home, especially when it has a good view of the space around it.
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A waterproof little helper: make life easier with the Smart Button for home automation

This smart home control button lets you control your devices and automations with one push and it works in both wet and dry conditions.
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4 good reasons to get smart home devices with long battery lifetime

If you are buying a new battery-powered device for your smart home, you probably want it to have a long battery lifetime so you don't have to change batteries all the time. But there are also other reasons why it's good to have smart home devices with long battery lifetime.
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The Vibration Sensor is now available on Amazon

A smart home is your perfect partner on this day to help you create the ideal setting for your ideal Valentine's Day. Check out the 5 steps to creating your perfect Valentine's Day with a smart home.
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Avoid costly damages caused by leaking pipes

Pipes bursting due to drops in the temperature can quickly lead to costly water damage. With water leak detectors placed in areas with a high risk of leaking pipes, you will get notified immediately when there's a leak.
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How to pronounce 'frient' – a quick-guide

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.
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Meet frient at CES 2026 in Las Vegas

We are making our US debut and are bringing frient to CES in Las Vegas. Are you attending as well? Let's discuss new US opportunities.
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Video review of the Motion Sensor Pro: A multi-purpose movement detector

Want to keep your home safe and aware? Find out what the French YouTuber Auto-Domo has to say about our Motion Sensor Pro and how it can help you in your home.
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3 benefits of starting your Christmas shopping early

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.
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Review: frient Electricity Meter Interface 2 LED – electricity meter for SmartThings

Have you ever wondered how much electricity your home is using in real-time? The frient Electricity Meter Interface 2 LED makes it easy to keep an eye on your home’s energy use by turning your regular electricity meter into a smart one.
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No smart tricks, just friently treats for your home

The air feels a little crisper, the nights a little darker — Halloween is here. As you fill your home with laughter, decorations, and sweet treats, discover how frient helps keep things safe, bright, and connected.
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Do I need a hub to connect frient devices? Here’s what you should know

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.
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Video review: Testing 10 water leak detectors in real-life conditions

Are you looking for a reliable way to detect water leaks before they cause damage? Then check out this thorough video review of 10 water leak detectors in real-life conditions.
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Your smart home deserves better – and so do you

We get it: you wanna get started quickly with your smart home so you buy a lot of cheap devices to get started. However, buying cheap smart home devices usually comes with some hidden costs along the way. Here is why it pays off to go for quality from the start.
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frient is turning 5

A big thanks to all frient users and everyone supporting us along the way.
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How to support a loved one with a disability without invading their privacy

Everyone deserves to feel safe and comfortable in their own home. For some people, including those living with a disability, small everyday tasks can become tiring or hard to reach.
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IFA 2025: Our 3 key takeaways from the world’s largest consumer electronics fair

frient went to IFA 2025 in Berlin to showcase the frients and explore the newest trends from the biggest names in smart home tech. Here are our 3 key takeaways from this year's IFA.
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frient joins the Works with Home Assistant program

Many frients are now certified as part of the Works with Home Assistant program. The Home Assistant team has tested thoroughly against ZHA and made sure they work seamlessly out of the box.
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Do you know how the frients communicate? Find out in this video

Do you know how the frients communicate? Check out this great explanation of the Zigbee protocol made by our friends at Homey.
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3 benefits of having motion sensors in your home

There are multiple benefits of installing motion sensors in your home including home security, cost savings, and convenience. Check out these specific benefits.
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Become a frient distributor and sell mature smart home devices

Do you want to resell the friently smart home devices? Become a frient distributor and benefit from joint marketing and sales efforts.
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Meet frient at IFA 2025 – the world’s largest consumer and electronics show

frient is once again exhibiting at IFA 2025 in Berlin 5-9 September.
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Meet the Motion Sensor 2 Pet: Detect motion, light, and temperature – not your pets

Do you have pets roaming around at home? Then we have the motion sensor for you. Meet the Motion Sensor 2 Pet – a pet-immune motion sensor that also detects light and temperature. Discover the frient here.
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New product: Protect and automate your home with the frient Vibration Sensor

The new frient Vibration Sensor gives you countless possibilities for your smart home, from detecting broken glass or your open garage door to knowing if you're elderly relatives are doing well.
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Are you putting yourself at risk with these battery charging mistakes?

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.
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Protect your home while you're on vacation

The frients cavalry will make sure your home and belongings suffer no damage while you’re enjoying your time off. You can have peace of mind knowing that you will be alerted immediately should intruders try to break into your home.
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Sigh monitoring and eye-roll detection: Introducing the frient Job Satisfaction Sensor

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.
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Meet the Entry Sensor 2 Pro: Open/close and temperature detection in one

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.
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frients at work: Ensuring safe vaccine storage

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.
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How to automate your lights based on the natural light in your home

Use the Motion Sensor Pro or the Motion Sensor 2 Pet with their light detection functionality to make your lights at home turn on and off depending on how bright it is inside. No more manual switching lights on on a grey and rainy day.
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IFA 2024: Our 3 takeaways from the world’s largest consumer and electronics show

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.
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Avoid mold in your home with this smart sensor alerting you of high humidity

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.
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Meet frient at IFA Berlin – the world’s largest consumer and electronics show

Meet frient at IFA 2024 in Berlin 6-10 September – you can find us at the LG stand (stand H18-101).
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Get peace of mind knowing that your children got home safely

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.
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5 free or budget-friendly ways to minimize the risk of flooding in your home

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.
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Why is Zigbee the frientliest option for your smart home devices?

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.
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Video review: Danish YouTuber tests Electricity Meter Interface 2, LED via Home Assistant

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!
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Celebrating a decade of Homey

Today, one of frient's best friends is turning 10 and we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with them!
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New frient: Track your electricity consumption with the Electricity Meter Interface 2, P1

Are you looking for the easiest way to keep track of your household’s electricity consumption? And is your electricity meter equipped with a P1 port? Then you might want to check out the newest addition to the frient smart home family.
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Frient devices part of EU funded smart home education project

EU funded smart home project for educating smart home installers has chosen frient products for "smart home class room". Check out the project here.
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A friently welcome to Martin

We are excited to announce that Martin Langballe has joined the frient team as International Business Development Manager Retail. Learn more about Martin here.
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Video review: Smart home YouTuber tests the Electricity Meter Interface 2, LED

Are you looking for an easy way to track the electricity consumption of your household? Then check out this detailed video review of the frient Electricity Meter Interface 2, LED by smart home YouTuber Matteo Sulis who shares his thoughts on the product.
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Does frient work with your smart home hub?

The frient devices work with a range of popular smart home hubs and platforms but they need to be able to communicate via Zigbee like the frients do. Get the overview and learn more about compatibility with the frients here.
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New frient alert: Monitor energy consumption and remote-control large appliances with the Smart Cable 2

Looking for a way to connect your larger appliances to your smart home network? This new frient is here to help. It connects to the cord of your electrical appliance and helps you automate your home and reduce energy consumption.
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New phone-friently product guidance home for the frients

Have you ever tried losing a product manual for a product you bought? Yeah, us too. That’s why we have created a whole new and improved digital space for instructions and tips on how to use the frients.
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On a journey towards more eco-friently frients: Less plastic in packaging and new digital product manuals

At frient, we have always been inspired by the green color. But our inspiration goes further than just a color - we don’t want to just look green but also do green. We are therefore excited that part of our new product packaging has now been changed from plastic to paper.
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Control your smart home with a simple push of a button

Looking for an easy way to control your smart devices with just one click? The Smart Button lets you turn lights, smart devices, or automations on/off with just one push on the button.

You can place it almost anywhere – for example, by your bed to start your morning routine and have the blinds go up and your coffee machine start.

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