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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.

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Creating a smart home
Getting started with your 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.

 
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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.

 
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Smart home automation

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.

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Our Latest Reviews

Keep up to date with the latest advancement in smart home tech with our reviews.

Posted on the 2nd October 2024

New Video – Switchbot K10+ or K10+ Pro Which mini robot vacuum should you buy?

Both the Switchbot K10+ and K10+ Pro are excellent, compact robot vacuums with self-emptying docking stations which means you’ll only…

Posted on the 25th September 2024

New Video – Chovery CL-1 Window Cleaning Robot Review

The CL-1 from Chovery is a robot that can suction onto your windows thanks to its built in vacuum and…

Posted on the 24th September 2024

New Video – Advanced Home Automations using Apple Home and Shortcuts – Multiple Conditions!

The Apple Home app is great but sometimes you want an automation than runs on multiple conditions…what if you want…

Posted on the 23rd September 2024

New Video – Can’t Add a Device to Apple Home? Here are 5 things to try!

What do you do when your new HomeKit device won’t add to HomeKit and that dreaded ‘Can’t add accessory’ message…

Posted on the 18th September 2024

New Video – Switchbot Wallet Finder Review – A Tracker, NFC Reader & Apple Find My Tag all in one!

Switchbot’s new ‘Wallet Finder’ device is a tracker compatible with Apple’s ‘Find My’ eco system that boasts a 3 year…

Posted on the 11th September 2024

New Video – My Top 5 Apple Home Automation Tips!

Thanks to Apple HomeKit and Matter compatible products (with a hint of Raspberry Pi!) pretty much everything is in my…

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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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