Frient Range Extender (Zigbee)

The frient Range Extender (Zigbee), also known by the model $\text{REXZB-111}$, is a compact, mains-powered device designed to strengthen and extend the coverage of a $\text{Zigbee}$ smart home network. As a $\text{Zigbee}$ router, it helps eliminate dead zones and allows a greater number of devices to reliably connect to the smart home hub. A key distinguishing feature is the built-in battery backup, which ensures the device continues to function as a signal repeater for several hours during a power outage, maintaining connectivity for essential battery-powered sensors like those used in security systems.

Features

• Zigbee Router Functionality: Acts as a repeater to securely expand the range and enhance the stability of the $\text{Zigbee}$ mesh network, improving signal strength for all connected devices.

• Eliminates Dead Zones: Boosts weak signals to ensure connectivity in remote areas of the home, such as basements, garages, or far corners.

• Increases Device Capacity: By managing signal routing and repeating, it allows the network to reliably support more $\text{Zigbee}$ end devices than the hub could manage alone.

• Integrated Battery Backup: Includes a built-in battery to maintain its repeater function for up to $\text{14}$ hours during a power failure, ensuring critical sensors remain online.

• Easy Installation: Features a simple plug-and-play design; the user just plugs it into a standard power socket and connects it to the smart home hub.

• Wide Compatibility: Uses $\text{Zigbee 3.0}$ and is compatible with major $\text{Zigbee}$-certified smart home hubs, including SmartThings and Homey.

• Status Reporting: In versions with the battery backup, the device can report power loss to the smart home system.

Technical Specifications