frient Smart Plug Mini 2

Quick verdict

A compact, no-nonsense Zigbee smart plug for EU/UK sockets. Reliable on/off control plus built-in energy measurement and Zigbee mesh routing, in a small package that will not block neighboring outlets. No cloud, no app requirement, just pair it with your coordinator and go. A good mesh citizen for Home Assistant setups.

Standout: Compact EU/UK Zigbee plug with energy measurement that doubles as a mesh router without blocking neighboring outlets.

Notes last checked May 31, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• compact design that does not block adjacent outlets on EU power strips
• acts as a Zigbee router, strengthening your mesh network
• built-in energy/power consumption measurement (approx +/-2% accuracy)
• completely local control with no cloud dependency

Reasons to hesitate

• European/UK socket types only (type E/F and type G), not usable in the US
• requires a Zigbee coordinator to function

Best for

• EU-based Home Assistant users who need a compact, reliable Zigbee plug
• users looking to extend their Zigbee mesh with always-powered devices

Avoid if

• you are outside Europe/UK and need a US socket type
• you want Matter or Thread rather than Zigbee

Privacy and local-control notes

Fully local Zigbee plug. No cloud service involved, no account needed, no data sent externally.

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

Buying reality check

Price notes: Mid-range pricing for a Zigbee plug. The compact form factor and mesh routing capability add value over the cheapest options.

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