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frient Zigbee Range Extender

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Does the frient Zigbee Range Extender work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The frient Zigbee Range Extender is a 230 V plug-in Zigbee 3.0 router, made in plug types C and G. It suits SmartThings and Home Assistant 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
Yes[3]
Zigbee, native

Key facts

frient Zigbee Range Extender facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[4]
TypeZigbee router[5]
Power230 V plug-in[5]
RadioZigbee 3.0[5]
Dimensions119 x 49 x 23 mm[5]
IP classIP20[5]
Operating temp0 to 45 C[5]
Plug typesC and G[5]

Integration paths

How the frient Zigbee Range Extender connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
ZigbeeHUBA Zigbee hub or coordinator[5][6]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 Zigbee Range Extender

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[3]zigbee2mqttZigbee
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[3]
Model namedNone stated
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 Zigbee Range Extender. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/frient-zigbee-range-extender. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    MFRfrient.com / frients with SmartThings - frient
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    MFRfrient.com / The frient devices are now Works with SmartThings certified - frient
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    DBzigbee2mqtt.io / Zigbee2MQTT: REXZB-111
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    MFRfrient.com / Products - frient
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    MFRfrient.com / Zigbee Range Extender - frient
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    MFRfrient.com / FAQ - frient
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    MFRfrient.com / frients with Homey - frient
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: frient
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