diff --git a/source/_components/fritzbox.markdown b/source/_components/fritzbox.markdown
index 07587de6cbe..e49c19c4245 100644
--- a/source/_components/fritzbox.markdown
+++ b/source/_components/fritzbox.markdown
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ devices:
     host:
       description: The hostname or IP address of the Fritzbox.
       required: true
-      type: optional
+      type: string
     username:
       description: The username for Smart Home access.
       required: true