Home Security vs. Home Automation

If you’re new to the world of home security, you may have heard these terms thrown around interchangeably. What you might not realize is that home automation and home security are two different things. They do work well when used together but ultimately their purposes are different. So, what is the difference? In short, home security is everything to do with protecting your home while automation is everything to do with running your home. 

Home Automation

Home automation products are most commonly referred to as “smart home” products. This would include smart locks, smart lightbulbs, Nest Learning Thermostat, etc. These products help regulate your home and make controlling them much easier. All of them can be accessed remotely and typically you can control them right from your smartphone. Automation products make controlling your home more convenient and regulating it helps keep your utility bills down.

Home Security

Security products help protect your home. These products are things like indoor and outdoor cameras, door and window sensors, and motion sensors, etc. With home security products you can get alerted who is at your house and where. In the event of an emergency, your home security system will alert you and the proper authorities, all in a timely manner. Home security products give you peace of mind.

Working Together

There are some products that have elements of both automation and security. Like smart locks, for example. Traditionally, locks are a common household necessity. The smart lock is convenient and automated so you can control it remotely. A lock’s purpose is to keep unwanted visitors out and your valuables safe inside. So, they also fall under the security category. Both automation and security products work well together and all just help keep your peace of mind. Know that even in your absence, your home is being protected.

Take advantage of what both home security and automation have to offer and call WISE today at 1-844-904-9473.