Tom Kolnowski

Tom Kolnowski is the Chief Content Officer & Founder of Digitized House Media, LLC, the publisher of Digitized House | Guide to the Connected Home. When he isn’t writing about smart home technology, sustainability, and high-performance architecture, you’ll find him exploring faraway destinations with his family.
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The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Image: Digitized House.
Connected HomeDealsFeatured Articles

Best Holiday 2020 Smart Door Lock Deals

Smart door locks are among the most popular connected home upgrades, but…

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Best Black Friday Smart Audio Tech Deals

Sure, this has been a strange holiday shopping season, with many deals…

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Goggle has started rolling out a major software update for their Nest Hub smart displays. Image: Digitized House.
Connected HomeFeatured ArticlesGoogle Home

Google Nest Hubs Just Received a Major Update

Google has begun rolling out a major software update for its Nest…

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Google Nest Hello spooky doorbell ringtones are back. Image: Digitized House.
Connected HomeEntertainmentFeatured Articles

How To Get Google Nest Hello Spooky Sounds Ringtones

So, while Halloween 2020 may be subdued due to the Covid-19 pandemic,…

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The latest Nest Thermostat is molded in plastic and sports a sleeker design. Image: Google.
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New Google Nest Thermostat Signifies Break From Nest App

The most significant aspect of the new Nest Thermostat from Google is…

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Apple HomePod Mini. Image: Apple.
Apple HomeKitConnected HomeEntertainment

HomePod Mini Expands Apple Smart Speaker Repertoire

Then there were two. During their October 13 webcast, Apple doubled the…

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Our testing setup for the August Smart Lock Pro. Image: Digitized House.
Connected HomeDeals

Day 2 of Amazon Prime Day Brings More Smart Home Deals

Time is running out. Amazon Prime Day 2020 ends at 12:00 midnight…

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Apple AirPods Pro. Image: Apple.
Amazon AlexaConnected HomeDeals

Best Prime Day Deals for Your Connected Home

Amazon Prime Day, delayed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, is…

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Yale Smart Delivery Box. Image: Yale.
Connected HomeFeatured ArticlesNews

Yale Expands Home Security Footprint With Smart Storage

Moving beyond its core competencies in door security, lock maker Yale has…

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Apple Watch 6 Blood Oxygen sensor is on back crystal. Image: Apple.
Connected HomeFeatured ArticlesGadgets

Everything Apple Announced in September

Apple's usual September product announcement was anything but, particularly when it comes…

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Remote operation of August and Yale Assure smart locks just gained biometric authentication for open and close operations. Image: Digitized House.
Connected HomeFeatured ArticlesNews

August, Yale Bring Biometrics Verification To Smart Lock Apps

Smart lock makers August and Yale have updated their iOS and Android…

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Connected HomeEnergy ConservationFeatured Articles

Philips Hue Integration Coming for August and Yale Smart Locks

Smart lock makers August and Yale have announced a new integration program…

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A Google Nest Hello video doorbell installation powered by a Ninety7 Indoor Power Adapter. Image: Digitized House.
Connected HomeFeatured ArticlesGoogle Home

Ninety7 Indoor Power Adapter for the Nest Hello Doorbell

The Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell remains one of our top recommendations…

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Want the capability to review your security camera's video history? You may need to buy a subscription plan. Image: Digitized House.
Connected HomeFeatured ArticlesPrivacy & Safety

Definitive Guide to Security Camera Subscription Plans

The latest in DIY security cameras and video doorbells are among the…

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Are you a fan of dark mode for your mobile or desktop? With the flick of a switch, you can turn it on for our website. Image: Digitized House.
Connected HomeFeatured ArticlesHow-To

Try Our New Dark Mode

Ever since Apple began integrating Dark Mode into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS,…

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The Haiku UV-C fan from Big Ass Fans. Image: Big Ass Fans.
Connected HomeCoronavirus (COVID-19)Energy Conservation

Big Ass Fans to Launch Haiku UV-C Fan With Germicidal Feature

Moving beyond efficient high volume low speed (HVLS) airflow, Big Ass Fans,…

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Apple HomeKit and Control Center make their debut on the forthcoming tvOS 14. Image: Apple.
Apple HomeKitConnected HomeFeatured Articles

Apple Brings HomeKit to Apple TV With tvOS 14

At a digital keynote address during their virtual Worldwide Developers Conference 2020…

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Google is offering new Nest Aware plans, suitable for cameras such as the Google Nest Cam IQ Outdoor. Image: Digitized House.
Connected HomeFeatured ArticlesGoogle Home

Should You Upgrade to New Nest Aware?

Google Nest has started rolling out the new Nest Aware cloud video…

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Google is offering a free Nest Mini speaker with some Nest Aware upgrades. Image: Digitized House.
Connected HomeFeatured ArticlesGoogle Home

Free Google Nest Mini Latest Offer for Nest Aware Subscribers

Google has upped the ante on giveaways to existing Google Nest cam…

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Google is offering a free Google Nest Hub to some subscribers to the Nest Aware Plus subscription plans. Image: Digitized House.
Connected HomeFeatured ArticlesGoogle Home

Google Offers Free Nest Hubs to Some Nest Aware Plus Subscribers

Too good to be true? That's what we first thought when we…

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