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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 13th March 2024

New Video – Apple Home Indoor Camera – Aqara G3 Camera Hub Review

Purchase here: https://geni.us/2uwX8 The Aqara G3 is a 2k Apple Home compatible indoor camera with 360 degree tracking and privacy…

Posted on the 13th March 2024

Nuki 10% Discount Code – March 2024

If you’re looking for an exclusive 10% off any order via Nuki’s official store you can use code mvrkstechvlog at…

Posted on the 11th March 2024

New Video – Use Apple Home to Autolock Your Nuki Smartlock When The Last Person Leaves

Meross Smart Plug: https://geni.us/yYu1 Shop tech I recommend: https://geni.us/HExqOo8 The Nuki Smart Locks don’t natively support auto locking when anyone…

Posted on the 8th March 2024

New Video – Beanstomper Review – Stomp Box for Singer/Songwriters

Purchase the BeanStomper New on eBay: https://ebay.us/Gy5L1G Or Via BeanStomper’s website: http://beanstomper.com With a unique design and no batteries required,…

Posted on the 7th March 2024

New Video – Switchbot Launch the Lock Pro – Matter / Apple Compatible Smart Lock

Pre-order at the discounted prices here: https://bit.ly/3TqG5Mz Switchbot have today launched a pre-order for their new Lock Pro, a Matter…

Posted on the 6th March 2024

New Video – Nuki 4 – Matter over Thread Compatible Smart Lock Review (Apple Home Compatible Lock)

Purchase here on Amazon: https://geni.us/mfE4Tu9 Thumbturn Lock I use: https://geni.us/DYpjwrB Nuki Thumbturn Adapters (amazon): https://geni.us/RtoDAt Thumburn Adapters (Nuki site): https://shop.nuki.io/en-gb/spare-parts/nuki-adapter/…

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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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