Smart Home Tech Reviews
From smart bulbs to locks, how-to-guides and buyer guides we have the latest news and reviews when it comes to making your home and smart home.
Making your home smart doesn’t have to be daunting
Getting started with making your home smart can seem like a daunting process with so many products and brands out there. We aim to bring you smart home reviews to simplify that process in order to help you decide based on your budget and requirements.
Smart Home Brands
With hundreds of smart home brands out there ranging from well-known brands such as Philips Hue, Google Nest and Hive right up to lesser known brands such as TUYA we can help you decide on the right one for you.
Smart Home Automation
The more you can automate your devices around your home the smarter it can be. We aim to share the top tips on automating your smart home ensuring that your lights are never left on by accident, that your house is warm when you want it to be and that everything works together!
There has never been a better time to start a smart home and having the ability to control everything around your house using your favourite voice assistant, whether that’s Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant can help make life easier, impress your friends and be super-fun.
At Mark’s Tech Blogs we review the latest smart home tech. We understand that it can be tricky to know where to start and which products to buy and we also understand that cost is a huge barrier for many people which is why we aim to share the best for all budgets with articles focused on affordable smart home products as well as more premium products. Our smart home reviews are written by people who use the products and so you can trust us.
Our Latest Reviews
Keep up to date with the latest advancement in smart home tech with our reviews.
New Video – Aqara U200 Smart Lock – In Depth Review – HomeKey is in the UK!
Homekey has arrived in the UK! – Join me for my in-depth review after using this new smart lock for…
New Video – Neakasa M1 – Unboxing, Setup and Initial Impressions
The Neakasa M1 is one of only a few fully open cat automatic litter boxes which makes it a great…
New Video – Switchbot Leak Sensor Review
The new leak sensor from Switchbot is IP67 water resistant, has a really allowed alarm and can send you notifications…
New Video – New Switchbot Pan/Tilt Cam Plus 3K Review
The new Switchbot Pan/Tilt Camera plus is the upgraded version of the previous mode offering 360 degree rotation, motion tracking…
New Video – Aqara U200 – Setup and Initial Impressions of this HomeKey Smart Lock
Apple HomeKey has arrived! In this video I talk through setting up the new Aqara U200, the first retrofit smart…
New Video – Matter Smart Plug that Requires no Extra App! – Eightree Matter Smart Plug Review
These Matter compatible smart plugs from Eightree are really affordable at just £10 each and, being Matter compatible pair straight…
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Trusted Smart Home Reviews
Trusted smart home devices are becoming increasingly popular for their ability to provide added convenience and security to one’s home. These devices range from smart speakers, smart locks, smart thermostats, and smart lights, among others. By having these devices integrated into one’s home network, one can easily control and monitor their home from anywhere using a smartphone app or voice commands. When choosing trusted smart home devices, it is important to look for those with strong privacy policies, regular software updates, and a proven track record in the market. This ensures that the device is secure, up-to-date, and provides the best user experience.
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