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 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 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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pani smart water monitor in moen shower
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Pani Smart Water Monitor Review

How much water did your household consume today? Yesterday? This week? This…

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All August smart locks will gain Samsung SmartThings integration when used with the August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge. Image: Digitized House and ASSA ABLOY.
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August Brings SmartThings Integration to All August Smart Locks

The August Smart Lock and Smart Lock Pro have gained new direct,…

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Apple AirPods Pro. Image: Apple.
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Apple AirPods Pro Elevate Wireless Listening Game

Apple has announced they will deliver a significant upgrade to the popular…

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Pani Smart Water Monitor. Image: Pani Systems.
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Pani Smart Water Monitor Brings H2O Awareness Home

Pani Systems, an Austin, Texas-based startup headed by entrepreneur Allen Tsai, has…

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In this infographic, learn about how smart leak detection and automated shuf-off with Water Hero can avert water damage. Image: Digitized House.
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Infographic: Water Hero Smart Leak Detection + Shut-Off

Your home's water system called. It wants your respect back. With all…

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Phyn Smart Water Assistant Debut Flows Intelligent Water to DIY Market

Phyn has flowed intelligent water management into the DIY connected home with…

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The Bose Portable Home Speaker includes Alexa and Google Assistant, runs up to 12 hours on a charge. Image: Bose.
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Bose Portable Home Speaker Joins Inside/Outside Smart Speaker Genre

Adding to its repertoire of wireless smart speakers, Bose has released the…

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The first new product since the Google and Nest brands merged, the Google Nest Hub Max was on display at an Austin Best Buy store. Image: Digitized House.
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Google Nest Hub Max Makes its Debut, Nest.com Fades Away

The Google Nest Hub Max, the bigger brother to the Google Nest…

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The Sonos Move speaker resting on its charging base. Image: Sonos.
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Sonos Takes It Outside With Move Speaker

Sonos has announced its first speaker designed for the great outdoors, the…

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Lighting maker Lutron is warning its customers to delay migrating their Nest Accounts to Google Accounts to preserve Works with Nest connections. Image: Digitized House.
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Smart Product Makers Lay Down Markers on Google Nest Account Migration

The Google Nest connected home domain is undergoing a major shift, as…

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