Smart home reviews, tested in my own house.
In-depth, honest reviews of smart home gear — written to expand on the videos, not just repeat them.
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New Video – Aqara H1 EU Smart Wall Switch Review – No Neutral Wire Smart Switch for UK Homes
Discover the Aqara H1 EU Smart Wall Switch – a stylish, no neutral wire smart switch perfect for…
New Video – SwitchBot Presence Sensor | Intelligent Presence Detection Made Simple
Unlike traditional motion sensors, the SwitchBot Presence Sensor detects presence even when you are not moving. Powered by…
New Video – TP-Link Deco BE14000: Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Built for Smart Homes
A quick look at the TP-Link Deco BE14000 (BE68) Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, focusing on speed, coverage, and…
TP-Link Deco BE14000 Review: Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Networking for a Busy Smart Home
Summary and Verdict The TP-Link Deco BE14000 is an excellent mesh networking choice designed specifically for modern, device-heavy…
New Video – Is This the Best Smart Home Router? TP-Link Deco BE14000 Wi-Fi 7 Review
I’ve been using the TP-Link Deco BE14000 Wi-Fi 7 mesh system as my main home network for over…
New Video – Set Smart Heating Schedules in the Aqara App (Quick Guide)
Learn how to set up smart heating schedules for your Aqara TRVs using the Aqara app in just…
New Video – SwitchBot Presence Sensor | Smart Home Automation Made Simple
The SwitchBot Presence Sensor uses battery-powered mmWave technology to deliver reliable presence detection for smart home automation. No…
New Video – Testing the Safety of the Popur S7 – In Depth Thoughts
Let's be honest...Popur's "200% Safe" claim is a marketing gimmick because "200% safe" doesn't make sense in a…
SwitchBot Presence Sensor Review: Battery-Powered mmWave Presence Detection
This is my in-depth review of the SwitchBot Presence Sensor, published on Mark’s Tech Blogs. I have been…
New Video – SwitchBot Presence Sensor Review | Battery mmWave… But Is It Enough for Apple Home?
In this video, I review the SwitchBot Presence Sensor, a battery-powered mmWave presence sensor designed for smart home…