Home & Commercial Safety Blog
Welcome to the SEi Security safety and security blog. Here, we’ll cover topics that concern both residential and commercial security along with tips to keep your family and business safe and secure.
Big Life Changes? Consider Adding a New Home Security System!
Life moves fast. We all undergo changes, some much bigger than others. Sometimes these changes have such a large impact on our lives, they change the way we navigate the world. Getting married, buying a home and having children are all big changes (and big financial decisions!) that make you look at your surroundings in a new way. Other life changes, such as getting a dog or accepting a new job...
8 Clever Tips to Keep Your Home Secure While on Vacation
Did you know that home burglaries peak during summer months? Unfortunately, while most of us our planning summer fun and trips out of towns, burglars are looking for empty homes to target. According to the FBI, crime rates rise approximately 10% during June, July and August. When the weather heats up, people generally spend less time in their homes and more time outside, away from their homes,...
They’re back! Summer Scams
Summer is here and so are the scam artists, including security scams! Be on the lookout for these popular seasonal scams. DOOR-TO-DOOR SECURITY SALES SCAMS Summer sales programs send teams to cities all around the country to try to make quick sales. As quickly as they come to town they'll be gone. Likely one of the reasons you chose SEi as your security provider is that we are local,...
Looking for a New Alarm Monitoring Company? We Offer Free Takeovers!
If you have an existing security system in your home or business that’s not currently being utilized or you are looking to switch security companies, you have come to the right place! SEi offers free takeovers of old security systems to give you new monitoring and guaranteed satisfaction. In addition, if you have a current provider, SEi promises that you can pay $5 less each month for switching...
ACI Worldwide selects SEi and AMAG Technology to Secure Offices Globally
AMAG Technology, a world-leader in unified solutions that help organizations mitigate risk, today announced that ACI Worldwide has selected AMAG’s Symmetry Security Management system to deploy at its 50+ offices worldwide. ACI will install Symmetry Access Control, Symmetry CompleteView 20/20 video management, Symmetry GUEST visitor management and Symmetry CONNECT identity management—this is a...
Moving Soon? Here’s How You Can Take Your Home Security System with You!
As we enter peak moving season, Security Equipment Inc. wants you to be aware of your options for your security system! Home security systems are vital for today’s security needs. A residential security is an investment into protecting your home, valuables and family from intrusion. SEi’s systems also allow for home automation, saving you time, energy and money when it comes to utilities. So, if...
Mobile Business Security—The Best Way to Secure your Business
Owning a business means you have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. But if you own a business, you already know that! That’s why simplifying your tasks as a business owner is super important. Why make things harder on yourself? Well, do we have a solution for you! A security solution, that is. One of your responsibilities as a business owner is keeping your building, employees and...
Home Security has gone Mobile and it’s not Turning Back!
Wouldn’t it be nice to keep your security system in your pocket everywhere you go? Security Equipment Inc. is making that possible with our leading technology in security systems. Keep your eyes on what matters with a smartphone security system from SEi. Connect your mobile device or tablet with our inTouch smartphone app and take control of your security. Surveillance Cameras at the tip of your...
Stay Dry with Leak Detection Services from SEi
Is there such a thing as being too prepared? At Security Equipment Inc., we don’t believe so and neither should you. When it comes to water damage, it’s best to have all your bases covered. It’s important to understand that water damage doesn’t always present itself in a sudden, flood like manner. Water damage can be slow, unexpected and unannounced. If it goes undetected, it can seep into...
Temperature Control with Smartphone Home Security from SEi
Having a smart home used to be a thing we all joked about in the past. (Anyone remember the movie Smart House?) In today’s world of Alexa’s and Google Homes, a smart house is becoming the new norm. Wouldn’t it be nice to take control of your home no matter where you are? Not to mention save energy, money, and time. During the holidays, many spend their days bouncing from house to house,...
Additional Posts
Smart Home Security: The Future is Now
Are you still walking to your front door and fumbling to find your keys? Or, do you feel like you’re always rushing to set everything down and disarm your security system in time? Wishing you could just ditch the keys or entering the numbers on the keypad altogether?...
Why SEi is your One-Stop-Shop for Business Security
There are a lot of steps that go into starting a business. Have you considered the security of your business? Do you have commercial fire alarms? Are you going to use wireless video cameras to protect your investment and your employees? The list can get long—so...
Safety Tips for After School
Parents often get off work after their kids have arrived home from school. In our busy lives, we can forget some of the basics of keeping our kids safe when we're not at home. So, we've gathered a list of safety tips for after school as a refresher course whenever you...
Professional Security Cameras vs. DIY Security Cameras
So you have decided to add a residential security system for added safety to your home, correct? Or, maybe you are considering installing a business alarm system for your company. But, in come all the opinions on what kind of security cameras you should have and from...
Nothing But Net Visits SEi for Corporate Tour
For the third year, we recently had the opportunity to host a group of children from the Nothing But Net Summer Camp. The day started with a tour of our corporate headquarters. The kids had to opportunity to learn more about SEi, what we do, how we protect families,...
What is Business Automation and Why Does my Business Need it?
Let’s make an assumption: you are here because you own a business. You are trying to figure out what this ‘business automation talk’ is all about because automating anything in a business sounds like a good idea. We’d like to think so as well. If you don’t own a...
The Importance of Integrating Security into Your Business Continuity Plan
It’s easy to put your business continuity plan on the back burner when the day-to-day tasks of running a business demand the bulk of your attention. But no business is immune to disruption or disaster. A crisis can arise at any moment, and responsible business owners...
Know the Moment Your Security Camera Stops Working
Monitor your surveillance system 24/7 So, you have realized that your home or business are valuable assets and have decided to protect them with security cameras, right? But have you ever thought about what happens if the camera stops working or the connection is...
Tips for staying safe during a flood
Did you know? Floods are among earth’s most common, and most destructive, natural hazards. Stay safe with these tips from SEi... Before a Flood If you know flooding will be imminent, construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering your home. Make sure to keep up...
Customer Testimonial- DeMolay International
Interview with SEi Commercial Customer Michael Russell, the Executive Director of DeMolay International, speaks some exceptionally kind words about our company. It was so nice of him to take the time out of his day to talk about us. He noted that SEi employees,...