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 is available at a special holiday 2021 deal. Image: Digitized House.
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Best Cyber Week 2021 Smart Home Deals

So Black Friday 2021 has come and gone. But there are still…

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Second generation Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff. Image: Phyn.
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Redesigned Phyn Plus a Smaller, More Affordable Water Monitor

Phyn has announced a second-generation version of Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant…

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Pet care provider Wag! and August Home have teamed up on making dog care easier and safer while you are away. Image: August Home.
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Tips for Home Alone Pets from August and Wag!

Smart lock maker August Home and pet care provider Wag! have teamed…

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Next x Yale smart door lock in black suede. Image: Yale.
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Nest x Yale Smart Lock Adds Black Finish

Lock maker Yale, in cooperation with Google Nest, has launched a new…

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The Phyn Smart Water Sensor. Image: Phyn.
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Smart Water Sensor Expands Phyn Water Watchdog Line

Phyn, maker of the eponymous Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff,…

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The book Message from Dad—Stuck at Home is a hilarious look back at the lockdowns of 2020. Image: Digitized House.
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Message from Dad—Stuck at Home a Good Read

Paul Peters, the author of this tongue-in-cheek look back at the disaster…

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Hubble for iPad Makes Ports Fashionable Again

It seems that Apple has made eliminating most ports on their products…

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Digital Cul-de-Sac: IBSx Show Village Homes Go Virtual

For anyone attending pre-2021 NAHB International Builders' Shows, the sheer magnitude of…

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From CES 2021, the Fledging Hubble for iPad integrated USB-C hub and case. Image: Fledging.
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CES 2021 Connected Home Highlights from the All-Digital Event

So long, Las Vegas! For 2021, the mammoth CES event normally held…

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Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide is here.
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Our Holiday 2020 Gift Guide: Top Buys, Sure Bets

So you have dissed the mall entirely this holiday shopping season. Bravo!…

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The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Image: Digitized House.
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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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Cyber Week Deals on Favorite Smart Home Gadgets

So you missed out on the best Black Friday deals. No big…

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Goggle has started rolling out a major software update for their Nest Hub smart displays. Image: Digitized House.
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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.
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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.
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HomePod Mini Expands Apple Smart Speaker Repertoire

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

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Yale Smart Delivery Box. Image: Yale.
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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.
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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.
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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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