frient Intelligent Smoke Alarm

Quick verdict

A smoke alarm that is smart where it counts. It will sound its built-in siren whether your network is up or not, but when connected to Home Assistant over Zigbee, it can also trigger lights, send notifications, and kick off emergency automations. The safety-first design means it never depends on your smart home to do its primary job. A sensible upgrade over dumb smoke detectors for any Zigbee household.

Standout: Certified smoke alarm with Zigbee connectivity that sounds locally and notifies Home Assistant.

Last checked: 2026-03-22

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• certified smoke alarm that also reports to Home Assistant for smart automations
• functions as a standalone smoke alarm even if your Zigbee network goes down
• temperature reporting adds extra data for environmental monitoring

Reasons to hesitate

• requires a Zigbee coordinator for the smart features
• pricier than non-smart smoke detectors
• EU-focused availability, so check local fire safety certification requirements

Best for

• Home Assistant users who want smoke detection integrated into their automations
• EU households looking for a smart smoke alarm that works independently if the network fails

Avoid if

• you just need a basic smoke alarm. A standard detector costs a fraction of the price
• you need a smoke alarm certified for your specific non-EU market

Privacy and local-control notes

Fully local Zigbee device. No cloud account or internet connection required for operation.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT.

Buying reality check

Price notes: More expensive than a standard smoke detector, but the Zigbee integration enables automations like turning on lights or sending alerts during a fire event.

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