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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August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Begins Shipping

Following its debut at CES 2020 back in January, the August Wi-Fi…

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Hiro aims to rewrite home insurance through in-app discounts for smart home technology. Image: Digitized House.
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Hiro Aims to Rewrite Home Insurance for Smart Homes

Aiming to redefine the concept of home insurance, tech startup Hero Labs…

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The eero mesh Wi-Fi system now supports Apple HomeKit router security features. Image: Digitized House.
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eero Mesh Wi-Fi Gains Apple HomeKit Security

Connected home security just took a definitive leap forward as mesh Wi-Fi…

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Smart locks are among the most popular ways to add security and safety to your home. Image: Digitized House Media.
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August Smart Lock and SmartThings Wi-Fi Integration Review

Beyond the predominance of the Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant…

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The wireless SimpliSafe Base Station is part of the package. Image: SimpliSafe.
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Deal of the Day: SimpliSafe Home Security System

Let's face it. Sooner or later, your dwelling may be targeted by…

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The Level Lock from startup Level Home is designed to fit inside the door frame. Image: Level Home.
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Level Lock to Turn Smart Lock Outside In

From startup Level Home, the Level Lock aims to turn the smart…

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

August Home, as a pioneer in the smart door lock genre, continues…

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The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Image: August Home.
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August Expands Portfolio with Wi-Fi Smart Lock at CES 2020

At CES 2020, August Home has announced a new home security product,…

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The Netatmo Smart Door Lock can use Netatmo app, Apple HomeKit, and physical NFC keys for access. Image: Netatmo.
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Netatmo Smart Door Lock to Feature Apple HomeKit and NFC Keys

Taking a different approach to residential door security, the Netatmo Smart Door…

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The LG Signature OLED 8K TV in the 88-in. size. Image: LG.
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Apple HomeKit Coming to LG Real 8K TVs at CES 2020

LG Electronics will be launching an expanded lineup of 8K TVs at…

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The entire Phyn portfolio. From left to right, Phyn Plus, Phyn Smart Water Assistant, Phyn XL 1.5 and Phyn XL 2. Image Phyn.
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Phyn Smart Water Portfolio Expands at CES 2020 with Phyn XL Line

Smart water pioneer Phyn has announced they are moving upmarket with the…

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In the U.S. market, Samsung holds a commanding share of the smart TV pie. Image: Samsung.
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Smart TVs Continue to Resonate with Global Consumers

Is there a smart TV in your media room? If so, you…

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The Sonos One (Gen 2) wireless smart speaker is on sale. Image: Sonos.
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Best Sonos Wireless Audio Deals Continue Through the Holiday

Did you miss out on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals…

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The Nash CoolSmart fan in its residential element. Image: Digitized House.
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Nash CoolSmart Fan Review

Smart ceiling fans are a great thing, but often they are not…

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Image: Gert Altmann from Pixabay.
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Amazon, Apple, Google, and Zigbee Alliance Launch Project Connected Home over IP

In what is dubbed as Project Connected Home over IP, a broad…

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Legrand has launched a line of Apple HomeKit-compatible smart plug-in dimmers and switches. Image: Digitized House.
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Legrand Smart Plug-In Dimmer and Switch with Apple HomeKit Review

Legrand has just moved into the Apple HomeKit neighborhood, bringing with it…

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The Sonos One SL wireless smart speaker is one of the deals out there. Image: Sonos.
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Best Green Monday Deals on Connected Home Devices

Black Friday 2019 started it all, then Cyber Monday kicked in just…

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samsung qled Q60 in integration lab
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Best Holiday Deals on Samsung QLED 4K TVs

When readers ask us about which 4K TV to buy, we often…

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The Hue app on Apple TV enables control of Philips Hue smart lighting from the Apple TV screen. Image: Digitized House.
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Review: Controlling Philips Hue Lighting on Apple TV With Hue TV App

A cottage industry of app development around the Philips Hue family of…

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Wasserstein Ring Floodlight & Solar Panel Charger
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Wasserstein Ring Floodlight and Solar Panel Charger Review

We are big fans of the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery and…

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