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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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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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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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5 steps to the perfect Valentine's Day with a smart home

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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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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You can now buy frient at Alternate.nl with Europe-wide shipping

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

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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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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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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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Lower your electricity consumption and save money with friently devices

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.

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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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Guide: The secrets to saving energy (and money) all year round

In times of fluctuating energy prices there are lots of money to be saved on your energy bill with a few changes – here's how to do it the smart way.

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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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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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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 new frient here.

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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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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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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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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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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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Protect your belongings with the Smart Siren

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

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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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Make sure your summerhouse is safe and sound – even when you’re not there

Planning a trip to your summerhouse and don't fancy any unpleasant surprises because you haven't been there to check up on it in a while? Build a smart system for your summerhouse from frient devices and protect it from intruders, floods, fires, and more.

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How to get precise energy readings from your appliances – without spending extra energy

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?

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Level up your home security with the frient keypad and homey - new features available

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.

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Measure your own electricity production from PV panels with the Electricity Meter Interface 2, P1

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Do 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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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 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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Is your indoor air bad for you? Why you should measure VOC and steps to reduce exposure

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.

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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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Optimize your energy usage with SMART HOME by hornbach and 2 new frients

Two new frient products are now compatible with SMART HOME by hornbach: The Electricity Meter Interface 2, LED that lets you monitor your overall energy consumption, and the Smart Cable 2 that helps monitor, automate, and remote control larger appliances.

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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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Worried about Christmas candle fires? 5 safety tips and how to get alerted when you're not home

Christmas is candle season. But if not watched and placed properly, candles can be dangerous. Check out these 5 safety tips and learn how you can get alerted in case of fire while you are not home.

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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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frient welcomes Danish B2B distributor Biggerthings for the Nordic market

We are delighted to announce that you can now source the frient devices from our new Nordic B2B distributor Biggerthings from Denmark.

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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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Finally here: Keep track of your electricity consumption with the new Electricity Meter Interface 2, LED

The popular Electricity Meter Interface is finally back in a new version – but the idea is the same: to help you keep track of your electricity consumption and cut down on your electricity costs.

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Create smart home automations with frient and the Homey Pro

The frients are fully compatible with the new Homey Pro. Read the article to find some examples on automations you can set up with frient and Homey.

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Increase the security of your home with the Smart Siren and Hornbach

The friently Smart Siren now works with Smart Home by HORNBACH. So if you own a Hornbach hub, you can use the siren to scare away intruders and level up your home security.

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“A jewel of the smart home market” – discover the many ways to use the new frient IO Module in this expert YouTube review

Do you want to make your "dumb" wired devices smart? Maybe a garage door, heat pump, or electrical blinds? With the IO Module you can – check out how to use it in this expert YouTube review.

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Review of the Intelligent Keypad: A valuable addition to any smart home system

Are you thinking about buying the friently Intelligent Keypad? Check out this review from the Italian Amazon user "The Doc" who only has great things to say about the keypad.

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Want to meet the frients IRL? Then join us at IFA – the world’s largest consumer electronics fair

At IFA, held 1-5 September in Berlin, you can explore the latest gadgets from the world’s biggest consumer electronics and home appliances brands and much more - and meet frient at our stand.

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Get to know users' opinions of the friently Motion Sensor

"Amazing. I like the design and its installation possibilities", "Nice price and nice product", "Great sensor" - This and more is what our customers think about the frient Motion Sensor. Find more reviews in this article.

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Introducing the IO Module: Connect your wired devices to your smart home and control them remotely

Meet the IO Module. It lets you connect devices such as electrical blinds, garage doors, or heat pumps to your smart home.

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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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Meet the Smart Plug Mini 2: Easy home automation and energy monitoring

If you're looking to reduce your energy consumption and automate your home, look no further. The Smart Plug Mini 2 is the perfect frient for this. Find out all you need to know about your new best frient in this blog post.

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Give a smart welcome to your summerhouse guests

Renting out a summerhouse or spare apartment is a nice side income - but it can also cause unnecessary hassle. With frient sensors, you can prepare your place remotely, check that everything is okay, and measure your guests' electricity consumption when they leave.

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How does a motion detector work?

With a motion detector, you can detect when someone moves around in your home and get notified by a motion detector alarm. Here's how.

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Become a frient distributor and attract new customers to your shop

Do you want to attract new customers and boost sales in your webshop or physical store? The smart home business is booming, and with frient smart home devices in your shop you can offer reliable, high-quality smart home products to your customers.

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Check out this extensive review of the frient products by RepairGuyDK

Looking for a second opinion on the frient products? Then take a look at this review from RepairGuyDK that covers many of the frients.

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What is a smart keypad?

With a smart keypad, you can easily and securely manage access to your home. You can use it to enable or disable your alarm system and give access to whoever needs to enter your home - without having to give out physical keys. 

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Know when to air your home out while doing your spring cleaning

The friently Air Quality Sensor will remind you to open the window before you get dizzy from the scents of the different cleaning detergents.

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Introducing our newest frient: the Self-Cleaning Smart Sofa

Have you ever wished your sofa could clean itself after a cozy movie night with popcorn, soda, and plenty of snacks? Now it's possible with the latest in smart home technology – the new Self-Cleaning Smart Sofa from frient launching April 1!

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A friently welcome to Bjørn

We are happy to announce that Bjørn Bredahl has joined the frient team as Director, Head of Business Development. Learn more about Bjørn here.

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You can now buy frient on Danish webshop smart.dk

Calling all Danish smart home enthusiasts and Danes who want to build a smart home. Now you can buy the frients on the Danish webshop smart.dk offering a wide range of smart home products and top customer guidance.

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Intelligent Keypad works with Homey

Homey users, this one is for you. The Intelligent Keypad works with Homey just like all the other frients do. Keep intruders away and be greeted with a friently welcome home with the Intelligent Keypad.

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Now you can connect the sirens of your frient alarms with Homey

Do you have a Homey hub for your smart home? Great news – now you can connect the sirens of your frient alarms in the Intelligent Smoke Alarm, Heat Alarm, and Water Leak Detector so if one alarm goes off, they all go off. Learn how in this blog post.

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Meet the Intelligent Keypad: Get a friently welcome home and keep intruders away

This new frient gives you secure access control and keyless entry to your home - and it even lights up in the dark.

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Automate your home with the Smart Button - now working with Homey

Are you a Homey user? Now you can add extra comfortability and ease to your home with the friently Smart Button that lets you start smart home automations with just one push of a button.

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New frient available: Become energy smart and cut down your electricity bill

Want to lower your electricity bill? Here’s a new frient who’ll help you do just that. With the Smart DIN Relay, you’ll gain the information and control you need to become energy smart and cut down your electricity bill.

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Take your home security to the next level with the Smart Siren and Homey

If you're a Homey user, you can now level up your smart home security with the Smart Siren. In case of an intrusion, it can give off a loud alarm sound and scare away intruders.

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frient is now available at Danish webshop AV-Cables

Are you living in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, or Sweden? Then you can now order frient devices on the Danish webshop AV-Cables.dk – one of Denmark’s leading distributors of cables and electronics accessories.

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Meet the EMI Norwegian HAN: Easily monitor and reduce your electricity consumption

Are you living in Norway? Then you can now get a better overview of your electricity consumption (and save money) with the EMI Norwegian HAN. Easily installed on your meter, this frient gives you the knowledge you need to reduce your energy consumption.

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All frient devices are now fully compatible with Homey

Good news for all Homey users. You can now use all the frients with Homey. New features include support of the Smart Siren and Smart Button, interconnectivity for the frient alarms, and adjustments to the Electricity Meter Interface.

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How does a humidity detector work?

A humid environment can cause mold, which increases the risk of several health issues. A humidity detector monitors and reports the moisture of the surrounding environment to help you keep it healthy. Here's how.

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Buy frient from Danish B2B distributor DCS

Retailers from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland can now source the frient products from DCS, a Danish electronics B2B distributor.

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frient is now available at Danish webshop Compumail

Living in Denmark or Sweden? Now you can buy your new frients on the Danish electronics webshop Compumail. Check out their friently selection here.

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Want to live worry-free in 2023? Here is how

If you want to spend less time worrying this year, we have the cure for you. Set up friently smart home devices that let you know that the kids are OK at home or that you, in fact, didn't forget to close that window.

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What is a smart siren?

A smart siren lets you know if someone enters your home unauthorized. Using its loud siren sound, it also scares away intruders. Check out more features of smart sirens.

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Review: Detect motion at home with the Motion Sensor Pro

Get to know the French blogger Antoine Guilberg's opinion of the friently Motion Sensor Pro and find out how to connect it to Home Assistant.

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Christmas presents for him

Need some help finding a Christmas present for the man in your life? Here's a helping hand. By matching his type of personality with frient devices, you’ll get him the perfect Christmas present.

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4 Christmas automations at the push of a Smart Button

Learn how the friently Smart Button can make Christmas time even more jolly, cozy, effortless, and safe.

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What is a smart cable?

With a smart cable, you can convert conventional cables into remotely controlled units. This way, you can turn on and off connected electrical appliances remotely. Here's how.

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The Air Quality Sensor now works with SmartThings

Use the Air Quality Sensor with SmartThings and ensure optimal air quality in your home.

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The Entry Sensor Pro now works with SmartThings

Use the Entry Sensor Pro with SmartThings and be alerted instantly if someone opens a door or window.

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The Motion Sensor Pro now works with SmartThings

Use the Motion Sensor Pro with SmartThings and monitor movement, light, and temperature from afar.

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The Intelligent Heat Alarm now works with SmartThings

Use the Intelligent Heat Alarm with SmartThings and you won't be disturbed by false alarms from your cooking or fireplace.

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Keep an eye on the movement in your home at all times

Your friently Motion Sensor keeps track of the movement in your home so that you can always have peace of mind.

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How does a Zigbee smart plug work?

Zigbee smart plugs allow you to control electrical appliances remotely. Some Zigbee smart plugs also work as energy monitors. Get to know a friently plug that'll help you gain intelligent control of your home.  

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New functions for many frient products with SmartThings Edge drivers

New drivers are available for the frient products on SmartThings that let you use new frients with your hub and expand the functionality of your existing frients.

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Your right-hand frient in controlling your big electrical devices

The frient Smart Cable helps you automate the bigger things at home - for example your stove or air conditioning. Just like with a smart plug, you can turn your devices on and off remotely, embed them in your home automations and monitor their energy consumption.

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Are you a reseller of frient? Stock up for Black Friday now

Black Friday is less than 2 months away. High time to stock up on frient products to make sure they arrive in time and you're ready to sell many frients on Black Friday. 

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Scare away intruders with the Smart Siren

Make a new frient: the Smart Siren. The Zigbee siren helps you scare away intruders with a loud alarm sound and makes sure your home is always safe. The siren also functions as a range extender so that you can add more devices to your smart home.

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4 automation ideas for your smart home with the friently Smart Button

Do you want to know how a Smart Button can make your life at home easier? Read this article and find out.

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How does a smart smoke detector work?

With a smart smoke detector, you’ll get an instant fire warning while at home and when you're away. Here's how.

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There's no too small space for the Water Leak Detector Probe

The slim and elegant Water Leak Detector Probe is the best right frient hand any Water Leak Detector can ask for. This Zigbee frient can fit into any nook and cranny to make sure no leakage goes undetected.

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What is a water leak sensor?

A water leak detector saves you from costly damage caused by water leaks or flooding in your home. Here's how.

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5 ways of using a smart plug

Smart plugs are versatile little devices for your home. They connect your appliances to your smart home so you can remote control and automate them, and measure the energy consumption. Get to know 5 ways of using a smart plug in this article.

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Review: Keep precise track of your electricity consumption with frient

The Danish smart home blog Mette Siger Nej has done a review of the Electricity Meter Interface showing how precise the device is and much more. Check the review.

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Never come to a dark house again

The friently Motion Sensor Pro allows you to automate your lights depending on the movement at home. With this Zigbee device you can have peace of mind knowing that you'll never come to a dark home again.

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Get an expert’s opinion on the Electricity Meter Interface

The french smart home blog les alexiens has tested and reviewed the Electricity Meter Interface. Check what they have to say about this friently energy monitoring device.

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What is a heat detector?

Heat detectors are used to detect fires. The difference between a heat detector and a smoke detector is how they are triggered. Check out how a heat detector works.

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Keep yourself and your family safe from fires

With both the Intelligent Smoke Alarm and Intelligent Heat Alarm in place, you can fully protect your home from fires. You can have peace of mind in knowing that no matter where you are, your frients will let you know if there is a fire emergency.

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What is a multisensor?

Multisensors combine several features in just one device. Examples of combined features are movement, light, and temperature or open/close and temperature. Which multipurpose sensor matches your needs?

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frient welcomes B2B distributor Visio Domus

All frient resellers from Croatia can now source the frient products from Visio Domus, a B2B smart home distributor.

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Smart Siren now available on Amazon

Looking for a smart way to protect your home from intruders? The Smart Siren is the right frient for you then – and it’s now available on the European Amazon Marketplaces.

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frient is available at German store Smaart.Haus

All German fans of frient can buy the Zigbee-based smart home products at the German store Smaart.Haus.

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Buy frient smart home products at German DIY store Hornbach

The frient smart home products are now sold at German DIY store Hornbach. Take a look at their website and get your new frient today.

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Smart up your home with the frients and SMART HOME by hornbach

The frient devices are compatible with SMART HOME by hornbach. Read this article to get to know the many different things you can do with the frient devices and a hub from SMART HOME by hornbach.

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Buy the frients in Norway at Elektroimportøren

Do you live in Norway? Then you can buy the frients at Elektroimportøren's online shop and in many of their stores around the country. Stop by and get the shortcut to peace of mind.a

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What does a smart home expert say about frient?

Looking for new devices for your smart home? Then you’ll definitely want to take a look at this video review of the Intelligent Smoke Alarm, Motion Sensor Pro, and Entry Sensor Pro.

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frient is available on Robbshop.nl

Get your frients from Robbshop - a web shop specialized in smart home that has a wide range and knowledge of all the different smart products out there.

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Read customer reviews of the friently Smart Plug Mini

"Beautiful and especially small plugs", "Very smart and really useful - highly recommended and really compatible" - these and more statements were left by frient customers in online shops.

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Protect your home from fires and water damage

With a couple of frients, you can check on your home remotely and have peace of mind that they'll notify you the second something is out of order.

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What is an entry sensor, and why should I have one in my smart home?

Get to know all the facts about entry sensors, what you can use them for, and how to choose the right one for your smart home.

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Buy the smart home frients on Amazon Poland

The friently smart home devices are now available on the Polish Amazon. Find all information about the frients in Polish and make a new frient today.

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What is a smart home, and what are the benefits?

A smart home enables remote monitoring, control, and automation. But how does it work? And what are the benefits of making your home smart? Get the insight here.

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3 reasons for reselling smart home devices

Have you considered to sell smart home devices in your webshop? Get to know the benefits of taking part in this fast-growing industry.

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How to protect your home with frient smart home devices

Did you know how easy it is to set up a security system in your home with a smart home hub? Read this blog post to find out more about the main features a smart home security system with frient devices can have.

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Laws on reselling products

If you want to start a reselling business, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the laws around reselling. Get to know if and when reselling is legal and what you need to become an authorized reseller.

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Easily connect your frient devices with the SmartThings hub

Set up your smart home with frient devices and the SmartThings hub to automate your home, protect your home and loved ones, and reduce your electricity consumption. 

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Set up a smart home with frient products and the Homey hub

To use the frients in your smart home, you need a Zigbee hub, such as the one from Homey. Find out which possibilities the Homey offers and how you can use it and the frients to smart up your home.

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Heat alarms vs smoke alarms: What’s the difference?

Both heat alarms and smoke alarms are used to detect fires, but how do the two types of alarms differ then? And where should you use one or the other? Get the answers here.

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How to keep your heating bill from going up

When it’s cold outside, it’s nice to turn up the heat and get cozy.  As long as the heat stays inside your home, you get to enjoy it. Check out how the frient Entry Sensor helps you avoid unnecessary heat loss.

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How to start a reselling business

Do you want to get to know how to get started with a reselling business and benefit from selling already produced and branded products? Find out which steps to take on your way to a reselling business.

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Are you looking for some reviews of the Electricity Meter Interface?

"A must-have, highly recommended", "Accurate readings and easy to install", "Extremely precise, with no need to cut wires, it can be installed in an instant." These are some of the things our customers say about the Electricity Meter Interface. Click to read more.

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Safely dry your laundry inside with the Smart Humidity Sensor

If it is not possible for you to dry your laundry outside, you should make sure that you watch the humidity levels in your home closely to avoid mold. See how the friently Smart Humidity Sensor can help you with that.

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What is reselling and why is it a good idea for your business?

As  a reseller, you buy products from manufacturers and sell them in your own store. As the products are ready to sell, you can start a reselling business quickly and without having to develop your own products. Get to know more about reselling and how it can benefit your business.

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4 features every smart home should have

The possibilities are endless when it comes to smart home features. Here you’ll get a list of 4 useful features that every smart home should include. With these features, you’ll always be able to keep an eye on your property and loved ones as well as save money on your electricity spending.

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5 smart ways to use an entry sensor

The main functionality of an entry sensor is to detect the opening or closing of doors and windows. This function comes in very handy in numerous situations. Take a look at some of them.

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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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Find out what customers think of the friently Intelligent Smoke Alarm

"The fastest connection I've ever had", "Very nice smoke alarm". These are just some of the things customers say about the friently Intelligent Smoke Alarm. Read this article to find out more.

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4 types of smart homeowners

Who are the people that opt for a smart home? Do they have some common traits? And how do smart home products match these traits? Check out 4 types of smart homeowners and see if you match one of them.

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The sensors you need to create a smart home

Need an overview of the possibilities of smart home sensors and some help for choosing the most relevant ones for your home? Here, you have a list of 4 sensors that’ll provide you with must-have features for your smart home.

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How to keep an eye on aging family members – without invading their privacy

With a few friently devices installed in the home of your parents or grandparents, you’ll get reassured that they’re doing well on their own, and they won’t feel like you are invading their privacy with a surveillance system. Check out how.

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A beginner’s guide to a smart home

Are you considering having your own smart home? Well, now is the time to do it. Check out this guide, and get an overview of what you need to create a smart home. You'll also get inspiration on features to include in your new smart home.

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Get a new smart home frient on Amazon.se

Shoutout to our Swedish followers. The frient smart home devices are available on amazon.se

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The friently way to look after your loved ones and get peace of mind

Install a smart home with friently devices in your elderly loved ones' homes and get peace of mind knowing that they are safe. You can track their movements at home and get notified when there is an emergency.

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Last-minute (yet very thoughtful) Christmas presents

Still not done with your Christmas shopping? Let’s help you out. Here are 3 ideas for presents, which will not be just last-minute presents, but will make you seem very thoughtful.

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3 ways in which a smart home can be useful for you

Did you know how useful a smart home can be? It can help you and your family save time through home automation, monitor your electricity consumption and lower costs, and protect your home from unwelcome intruders.

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Catch Santa in the act

With your frients looking after your home for you, even Santa can't sneak in undetected. Enjoy the Christmas spirit and have your peace of mind wherever you're spending the holidays. knowing that your home is protected. 

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How to optimize your Christmas tree lights

The twinkling lights on a Christmas tree are so nice, but it can be a bit annoying to plug and unplug the lights several times a day throughout the holiday season. With the Smart Plug Mini, you will be as comfortable as possible while enjoying your Christmas tree.

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Buy your friently Christmas presents before they are sold out

With global component shortages and supply chain issues, many people are buying their Christmas gifts earlier. If you want to give a frient for Christmas, start your shopping now and make sure that you will get your presents before they are sold out.

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Protect every corner of your home with the Water Leak Detector Probe

Water leaks often start in hard-to-reach corners - like underneath your washing machine or dishwasher. Add the Water Leak Detector Probe to your Water Leak Detector and detect even hidden leakages.

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Who would you like to offer peace of mind for Christmas?

Do you have a special someone who could use some peace of mind in his or her everyday life? The frient devices will bring just that to this special person of yours.

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Candle safety tips: How to keep your home safe from candle fire

If candle safety is not considered, lit candles can easily turn into a dangerous fire hazard. Keep these safety measures in place to avoid candle fire at your home.

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How to spot a broken electrical appliance

With smart home devices, you can automate and protect your home, monitor the energy consumption of your appliances, and more. But did you know that you can also use smart home devices to spot a broken appliance? Here's how.

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How to smart up your rented home

A smart home can make a big impact for security and convenience in your home - even in a small rented apartment. Find out what devices are useful to install in a rented home.

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Get a user's opinion of the Intelligent Smoke Alarm

Do you need a smoke alarm to protect your home and loved ones? And would you like to connect it to your Homey?  Then check out the review of the frient Intelligent Smoke Alarm made by the GeekNetwork.dk.

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Did you know how easy it is to set up your smart home with frients?

The frient products are easy to install and connect with your smart home hub making it easy for you to set up your smart home. And once it's set up, you won't have to do much thanks to the frients' long battery life.

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Get to know when you’ve got mail with a frient motion sensor

Getting tired of missing out on important mail or often checking your mailbox for nothing? Place a motion sensor inside your mailbox and let it tell you when you've got mail.

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Buy frient devices at German webshop Marini

The friently smart home sensors are available at Marini. Check their selection of frient devices and get a new frient today.

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Get an expert opinion on the frient smoke alarm

The french smart home bloggers les alexiens have tested and reviewed the Intelligent Smoke Alarm. Find out what they have to say about the frient.

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frient devices available at euroX10

Did you know that you can buy frient devices at euroX10? Go to their webshop, and you’re just a few clicks from getting new frients for your home.

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How to level up your home office

As more and more of us work from home regularly, we need to make sure that we make the best environment for concentration and productivity in our home office. Get 3 ideas on how frient can help you smarten up your home office and boost the creative juices.

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Childproof smart plug for your home

Inviting the Smart Plug Mini into your home means bringing in a new object for the youngest members of your family to explore. With Smart Plug Mini, you can track your power consumption and automate your home while keeping your children safe as they’re exploring it.

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Smart Siren works with SmartThings

Smart Siren and SmartThings have formed a frientship. Connect Smart Siren with your SmartThings system, and it'll help protect your home. The Smart Siren uses a loud sound to scare away intruders and warn you. 

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Get new frients at SmarterHOME

Did you know that frient is available at SmarterHOME? We are pleased to let you know that you can get a wide range of frient devices at the SmarterHOME webshop.

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The frients are available at Home2Link

Did you know that the frient devices are available at the Dutch smart home shop Home2Link? If not, check out their website.

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Dry your electronics safely with the Intelligent Smoke Alarm

Ever had to dry your electronics in the oven? Make sure they don't get too warm and even more damaged with the frient Intelligent Smoke Alarm.

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Become energy aware with the Electricity Meter Interface

The friently Electricity Meter Interface allows you to keep a close eye on your energy consumption. This Zigbee device can help you reduce the strain on your wallet, and the environment.

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Make your parents’ lives more peaceful with the friently Smart Button

If you're not as experienced with technology, smart homes can seem overwhelmingly complicated - but they don't have to be. With a Smart Button, your parents can easily control their smart home.

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Get a new frient at besmart24

Are you living in Germany? Then you can now buy frients at besmart24, a German online shop specialized in smart home. Make a new frient today.

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Automate your home with the Smart Plug Mini

Together with a Zigbee hub, the Smart Plug Mini can help you automate your home during the day. You can turn lights and appliances on and off automatically during the day, manage them remotely and check up on their energy consumption.

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Next level indoor environment with the frient sensors and DiCE SMART

The friently Smart Humidity Sensor and Air Quality Sensor now work with the gesture-controlled DiCE SMART hub. You can easily set up different colors to alert you to changes in the internal environment.

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Activate scenes with one push

Tired of using your phone to activate scenes? Place Smart Buttons around your home and easily control different devices with a push of a button.

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Purchase smart home frients in Spain at Domoticalia

If you're missing some frients in your smart home and you live in Spain or Portugal, you can get professional advice and purchase devices directly from Domoticalia.es

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4 smart home gift ideas for housewarming parties

4 smart home gift ideas for friends or family members who are moving their (smart) home to a new location. Help them expand their smart home, settle into it faster and stand out at the housewarming party at the same time.

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Control your smart home with a simple push of a button

The Smart Button is a modern twist on the old-fashioned on/off switch that allows you to enable or disable devices and automations remotely. It is flexible, Zigbee-based, easy to set up, and ready to make your life as simple as it gets.

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Keep up with your meal plan with the Motion Sensor Pro

Easily keep up with your meal plan by tracking when and how often you open up your fridge. On days when you’re at home, the friently Motion Sensor Pro will remind you to have your meal at the right time.

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Buy frient in Finland at Clever Home

The frient devices are available at the Finnish shop Clever Home. These smart home experts provide a range of frient devices combined with some good tips and tricks for your smart home.

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3 unique gift ideas for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is near and you’re out of cool ideas on what to buy for your dad? Here are 3 friently suggestions that that will set your gift apart.

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Secure the vulnerable points of your house with the Entry Sensor

Do you need a frient to remind you to close your windows, let you know when someone opened doors or windows at your home unexpectedly or tell you if your loved one came home? Check out the Entry Sensor.

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Get frients for your home at Amazon France

frient sensors, alarms, and smart plugs are now available at Amazon France. Visit Amazon.fr to purchase your new frients.

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frient now available at Amazon Netherlands

All frient sensors, alarms, smart plugs, and more can now be purchased from Amazon Netherlands. Go to Amazon.co.nl and add the frients you need to your shopping cart.

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Is your piano suffering?

Pianos are extremely sensitive to humidity. The frient Smart Humidity Sensor helps you monitor the humidity levels in your home to ensure that your beloved piano is not damaged.

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Let's celebrate being able to connect

The 17th of May marks the World Telecommunication & Information Society Day, which celebrates the remarkable ways in which digital technology has transformed our lives in the recent decades. 

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Make a new smart home frient on Amazon.de

Are you frequently shopping on Amazon Germany? Then it is now easier than ever to make a new frient as the frient products are now fully available on amazon.de.

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Shop the frients in Great Britain at Amazon.co.uk

The frient smart home products are now also available on the British Amazon store. So go to amazon.co.uk and make a new frient today.

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Buy frient smart home sensors on Amazon.it

If you live in Italy and are looking for Zigbee-based smart home devices, you can now shop all frients on Amazon.it!

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frient is available for B2B customers on Smart Home Europe

Retailers, resellers, and installers of smart home devices can purchase frient from our B2B distributor Smart Home Europe - a specialized dealer for home automation professionals

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Check out an expert's opinion of the frient devices

Are you curious about what experts have to say about the frients? Our distributor AccessPoint Kft. from Hungary has taken a closer look at the friently sensors and made an extensive review video about them.
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Keep the grey hairs and false alarms away with the Intelligent Heat Alarm

With the intelligent heat alarm, you will only be alerted if there is a fire in your home - an not when your smoky cooking, your dusty cellar or your living room fireplace has caused a false alarm.

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The frients are now available on Amazon.es!

It is now easier than ever to buy frients in Spain or Portugal, as the friently products are available at amazon.es.

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UK customers can purchase their frients on Vesternet

Vesternet are specialists in wireless home automation with 10 years on the market and in-depth knowledge of Zigbee and Z-Wave.

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Don't forget to close your fridge to keep your food fresh

Are you sometimes forgetting to close the door to your fridge properly? No worries, the frient Entry Sensor is here to help. It will let you know, if your fridge is left open.

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Get your frients from AccessPoint - our new Hungarian B2B distributor

Hungarian retailers and installers can now source their frient devices from our new distributor AccessPoint. Established in 2003, AccessPoint represents numerous official smart home technology producers. 

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Celebrating World Water Day by Valuing water

The 22nd of March marks World Water Day with the slogan “Valuing water”. With the help of the friently Water Leak Detector you can make every drop count and catch leakages before too much water is wasted.

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Buy frient at French smart home shop Domadoo

frient is available at Domadoo – a French leader in smart home equipment

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Ensure high comfort with the Air Quality Sensor

The friently Air Quality Sensor lets you monitor your indoor air quality. It keeps you informed about the VOC and humidity levels in your home and lets you know when it is time to open a window and get some fresh air.

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Buy frient from B2B distributor Smarter Home

The list of frient distributors has a new addition: Smarter Home! Based in Slovakia, Smarter Home sells frient devices to distributors and installers all over Europe.

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Wanna keep your home safe from intruders?

With the Entry Sensor as part of your smart home, you will be notified instantly if someone tries to enter your home unauthorized and can alert help - even if you are not at home.

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Use frients to turn electronics on or off from anywhere at anytime

Do you keep running back when you are already out the door to check if you have turned off your lights, oven, or iron? With the Smart Plug Mini and Smart Cable, it only takes a simple look at your phone to know - and if you have indeed forgotten to turn them off, it only takes a tap to make up for it.

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Outsmart intruders with Motion and Entry sensors

With the frient Entry and Motion Sensor you will make sure that no one enters your home undetected and that your home and your family is always safe.

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Create a healthy environment for you and your belongings

With the Smart Humidity Sensor you can easily monitor the humidity and temperature levels to ensure that the environment at home is always ideal. Use the data from this frient to avoid damage to your belongings whether you're at home or away.

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frient is a Talks with Homey verified partner!

Being a verified partner at the Talks with Homey program means that you can be confident that your current and future frients are the first ones to get access to the latest Homey updates.

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frient devices available on Homey store

You can now buy all the frients you need for the perfect home automation system on Homey store

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Automate your home with frients and Homey

Homey is a smart hub that creates a secure space where your frients can connect and bring your home to life. You can create flows and cards to link and control multiple frients with a single touch.

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frient is available for B2B customers on Z-Wave Europe

Resellers, retailers and more all over Europe can now buy frient devices from Z-Wave Europe.

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Be a Pro at protecting your home with the Entry Sensor Pro

The Entry Sensor Pro will let you know when a door or window is left open before someone unwanted gets inside your home, or when you should turn on the heating because it's gotten cold. 

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Take it not one but two steps further with the Motion Sensor Pro

The Motion Sensor Pro is a frient with many talents. It allows you to remotely track not only the movement, but also the light and temperature, and bring maximum comfort to your home. 

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frients now work with SmartThings

The new SmartThings integration brings you one step closer to full connectivity of your home. Use SmartThings to control your frients, make scenes, and automate your routines to have your peace of mind.

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Leakages are now just water under the bridge

“It’s raining so heavily outside, it might leak through the roof. Are my things okay?” you ask yourself. If your phone is within reach, then so is the answer to this question. Your smart Water Leak Detector is keeping an eye out on your belongings even when you’re not home.

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Improve your connection to your home with the Smart Plug Mini

Meet the Smart Plug Mini, your new frient who will help you automate your home and monitor your energy consumption. Know which appliances at home are consuming too much energy and turn them off when you don't use them.

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Make sure the only burning thing in your house is your passion

Befriending the Intelligent Smoke Alarm is the best way to keep a remote eye on your home, and to make sure your loved ones and your belongings are safe from fire wherever you are.

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