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frient Smart Cable 2

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Does the frient Smart Cable 2 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The frient Smart Cable 2 is an inline 230 V cord switch with power metering and a 16 A limit, on Zigbee 3.0. It also acts as a Zigbee router. It suits SmartThings users, with native support through Zigbee.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Yes[1][2]
Zigbee, native
Home Assistant
Unknown
Unknown

Key facts

frient Smart Cable 2 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3]
TypeInline cord switch with power metering[4]
Power230 V mains[4]
RadioZigbee 3.0[4]
Load16 A[4]
Dimensions108 x 36 x 24 mm[4]
IP classIP20[4]
Operating temp0 to 40 C[4]
Zigbee roleRouter[4]
Cable sizeMaximum outside diameter 11.8 mm[4]
Metering accuracyTypically plus or minus 1 percent[4]

Integration paths

How the frient Smart Cable 2 connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
ZigbeeHUBA Zigbee hub or coordinator[4][5]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the frient Smart Cable 2

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
HomeyOfficial app (local)[8]com.frientZigbee
  • App: Official[8]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[8]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

frient Smart Cable 2. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/frient-smart-cable-2. Last checked 2026-10-20.

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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: frient
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