About

Hi, I’m Mark — welcome to Mark’s Tech Blogs, the companion site to my YouTube channel, Mark’s Tech Vlogs.

I’ve spent the last several years reviewing smart home tech on YouTube, building an audience of thousands of subscribers across hundreds of videos. I focus mainly on lighting, heating, locks, cameras, sensors, mesh Wi-Fi and robot vacuums, with a particular interest in building an Apple Home (HomeKit) and Matter compatible smart home.

What I do here

Every product featured on this blog is tested in my own house before it goes anywhere near the channel or this site. I’m not interested in rewriting spec sheets — if something doesn’t work well, I’ll say so. My goal is to give the honest, independent opinion I’d want before spending my own money.

Why a blog as well as a channel?

The videos let you see products in action, but this blog lets me go further — full written breakdowns, setup notes, longer-term follow-ups, and troubleshooting guides for issues that come up after the review period ends.

Get in touch

Got a question about a review, or a product you’d like me to test? Head over to the contact page — I read every message. You can also subscribe to Mark’s Tech Vlogs on YouTube to see reviews as they’re filmed.

While you're here

Simple Bluetooth Proxy Setup in Home Assistant (The Easy and Reliable Method)
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Simple Bluetooth Proxy Setup in Home Assistant (The Easy and Reliable Method)

If you’re running Home Assistant without built-in Bluetooth support, setting up Bluetooth devices can quickly become frustrating. This…

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New Video – Home Assistant Bluetooth Proxy Setup That Actually Works

Set up a Home Assistant Bluetooth proxy to extend your device range. Learn how to configure an ESP32…

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New Video – This HomeKit Trick Saves Hours #smarthome #homekit #automation

This video shows you how to set up an automation in Apple Home to send your HomePod mini…