Last updated: February 2026
At Smart Home UK, we’re committed to providing honest, thorough, and genuinely helpful buying advice. Here’s how we research, test, and review the products we recommend.
Our Research Process
Before recommending any product, we:
- Analyse real user reviews — We read hundreds of verified customer reviews across multiple retailers (Amazon, Currys, John Lewis, and specialist sites)
- Study professional reviews — We cross-reference expert opinions from trusted tech publications
- Check UK compatibility — We verify products work with UK power, UK smart home ecosystems, and UK services
- Consider long-term reliability — We prioritise products with proven track records, not just new releases
- Evaluate real-world value — We assess whether products deliver on their promises at their UK price points
What We Look For
Every product we recommend is evaluated on:
- Performance — Does it actually work well in real UK homes?
- Ease of use — Can a non-technical person set it up and use it?
- Value for money — Is it worth the asking price in the UK market?
- Reliability — Will it still work well in 2-3 years?
- UK support — Is there proper customer service for UK buyers?
Our Independence
We are not paid by manufacturers to recommend products. Our recommendations are based solely on research and merit.
We do use affiliate links (primarily Amazon UK Associates), which means we earn a small commission if you purchase through our links. This doesn’t affect our recommendations — we recommend products we genuinely believe are good, regardless of affiliate availability.
Staying Current
Smart home technology moves fast. We:
- Review and update our buying guides at least monthly
- Add new products when they prove themselves in the UK market
- Remove recommendations if products develop reliability issues
- Update prices to reflect current UK retail pricing
Questions or Feedback?
If you think we’ve missed something or have feedback on our methodology, we’d love to hear from you. Use our contact page or leave a comment on any article.
Our goal is simple: help UK homeowners make smart decisions about smart home technology.