The friently blog

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?

Remember when we shared that more frients had joined SmartThings? Well, the frient group has grown again.

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

Some appliances in your home use more energy than others. The real question is, do you know which appliances are the biggest sinners? 

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?

Imagine always having a frient who tells you if something at home isn’t right. You know, someone outspoken who can raise their voice and scare away intruders – all day every day, even in case of power outages. In other words; a foe to your enemies, a frient to you.

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.

A motion sensor can do alot for your smart home, especially when it has a good view of the space around it.

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

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.

We are happy to share some lovely news: 21 frient products are now certified with SmartThings. If you use SmartThings, this means it’ll be easier to build a smart home that feels safe, cozy, and convenient.

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.

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.

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.

Want to keep your home safe and aware? Find out what the French YouTuber Auto-Domo has to say about our Intelligent Heat Alarm and how it can help you in your home.

Secure your home with the friently Intelligent Keypad and a Homey hub - you can even use it as a control panel for the Heimdall app.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking for a smart siren that’s as stylish as it is loud? The French tech reviewer Auto-Domo recently tested the frient Smart Siren and praised its top-notch finish, modern design, and powerful sound that can’t go unnoticed.

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.

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.

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.

Saving energy is good for both your wallet and the planet. With a few clever smart home devices, you can easily cut energy use, lower your bills, and make life a little easier. All at once.

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.

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.

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.

A big thanks to all frient users and everyone supporting us along the way.

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.

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.

Did you know that there are more false smoke alarms during the autumn? Find out why and how to prevent them.

Smart plugs are often the go-to for smart home automation. But they might not always be the best option for your setup.

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.

Do you know how the frients communicate? Check out this great explanation of the Zigbee protocol made by our friends at Homey.

We’re happy to report that more and more frients are being converted from Compatible with SmartThings (CST) to Works with SmartThings (WWST), making it easier for you to set up your smart home.

There are multiple benefits of installing motion sensors in your home including home security, cost savings, and convenience. Check out these specific benefits.

Do you want to resell the friently smart home devices? Become a frient distributor and benefit from joint marketing and sales efforts.

frient is once again exhibiting at IFA 2025 in Berlin 5-9 September.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The frient Intelligent Smoke Alarm, Water Leak Detector, Entry Sensor, and Entry Sensor Pro are now integrated directly with SmartThings – no need for custom drivers. And the Water Leak Detector even was the first ever to be converted to Works with SmartThings.

Need some last-minute gift inspiration for Father's Day? Here are 3 friently suggestions that will set your gift apart.

Did you know that the frient devices are available in the large electronics webshop Proshop? And that Proshop has webshops in 8 countries in Europe? Find it all here.

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.

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

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

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.