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3 unique gift ideas for Father’s Day
Need some last-minute gift inspiration for Father's Day? Here are 3 friently suggestions that will set your gift apart.
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Video review: Testing the Intelligent Keypad on Homey and SmartThings
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.
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frient welcomes new B2B distributor Rexel Finland
We are happy to announce that companies can now source the frient products from our new B2B distributor Rexel in Finland, shipping within Finland.
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You can now get frient at the Swedish webshop inet.se
frient is now available on the Swedish electronics and smart home webshop inet.
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The frients are now available at Styrahem.se
We are happy to announce that you can now get frient at the major Swedish smart home webshop Styrahem.
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Video review: "A powerful 3-in-1 smoke alarm!"
Are you looking for a versatile smart smoke alarm for your smart home? Then check out this video review from Spanish smart home YouTuber PLUYU on the Intelligent Smoke Alarm from frient.
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Merry Christmas from your frients
The frients wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Check out how the frients can support you during the Christmas days.
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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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frient welcomes new B2B distributor JDK Benelux for the Benelux market
We are thrilled to announce that companies can now source the frient devices from our new B2B distributor JDK Benelux, shipping to Benelux.
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Video review: "The alarm keypad that I now recommend"
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.
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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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Video review: How to use the Intelligent Smoke Alarm with Home Assistant
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.
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Accio comfort: Bring magic to your home with smart automations
Happy birthday, Harry Potter! While we might not have wands and spells at our disposal, we at frient are here to help you bring a touch of magic to your home with our smart devices.
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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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Detect fire in your kitchen without false smoke alerts
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.
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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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Meet the new Zigbee Range Extender: a reliable frient for expanding your smart home network
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.
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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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4 smart home automations to get some peace and quiet on Mother’s Day
Make sure to manage your mental load and take some time to relax this Mother's Day and in your everyday life with these 4 smart automations.
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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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70+ places to get your frient smart home devices – but where should you buy?
Have you ever considered buying a frient device but weren’t sure about where to go or if that specific webshop ships to you? Then don’t worry – we have gathered all the things you need to know on a single page.
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You can now buy frient from Panacea Healthcare in the UK
Are you living in the UK and looking for smart home devices to smart up your home? Then we have some good news. You can now buy frient devices from our new distributor in the UK, Panacea Healthcare.
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Get a smart home YouTuber's opinion of the intelligent smoke and heat alarms
Wondering if the Intelligent Smoke Alarm or the Intelligent Heat Alarm is right for your home? Then check out this video review of the two friently alarms.
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How to keep your home safe while away for Christmas without splurging on electricity
Christmas is a prime time for burglaries but even with high electricity prices you can still make your home seem occupied by smarting up your lights.
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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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3 Christmas gifts smart home owners will love
Looking for the perfect gift for a smart home enthusiast? We got you covered with these 3 Christmas gift ideas that will upgrade any smart home.
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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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New partnership with Panacea Healthcare to distribute frient devices in the UK
We are delighted to announce that retailers and companies in the UK can now source frient devices from our new B2B distributor Panacea Healthcare.
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Protect your home during the holiday season
With frient devices installed in your home, it is safe and sound while you’re enjoying the holiday season. Use the friently helpers to scare away potential burglars when you're not at home. Here's how.
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