QEI Security & Technology News & Tips
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Hurricane Matthew: Security Cameras Catch Burglars
Security cameras are the most popular addition to a QEI Security & Technology system. During Hurricane Matthew security cameras proved to be...
Troubleshooting: Loss of Power to Your QEI Security Panel
Power outages are very common during strong storms. All QEI Security & Technology systems have a backup battery that will power your system for...
Hurricanes and Your Security System
When a hurricane or severe storm is approaching, there are a lot of things to worry about. Don't let your security system be one of them. READ:...
DIY Security: 5 Reasons to Reconsider
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) security is tempting. Having DIY security is better than nothing, right? Not always. If your DIY security system doesn’t work...
Home Security Tips
There are tons of statistics about home burglaries, but the bottom line is that your home is as safe as you make it. Obviously, having a home...
Weather Emergency: How a Security System Provides Peace of Mind
Confidence is having information about your home during a weather emergency. With a QEI Security & Technology wireless security system, you have...
Thinking Smart Home? Here’s What Everyone is Doing
As you start researching smart home products, you’ll quickly realize there is one main decision to make: Do you DIY with standalone devices or hire...
STOP! Read This Before Changing Your Router Password
In today’s connected world, many devices in your home are dependent on your wireless network. That means that if you get a new wireless router or...
5 Inventive Ways to Use Security Window Sensors
Security sensors are often called window/door contacts, but they’re so much more! A sensor is two devices that fit together. When those devices are...
Make Back-to-School Easy with Smart Security
Getting kids out of bed and ready to go by 7 a.m. is tough – especially when they’ve spent the past three months in their pajamas until noon. A...
Reduce Summer Stress with a Home Automation System
If your kids are home alone during the summer while you’re working, you might be stressing yourself out thinking of all the things that can go...
Pet Fire Safety: Protecting Fido and Felix
For nearly a decade, July 15 has been known as National Pet Fire Safety Day. 40,000 pets die each year in house fires and 1,000 pets start house...
Avoid the Summer Security Scam
As the temperature rises, so does the number of door-to-door security sales people and scammers. National security companies are predicting a record...
QEI is Third Largest South Carolina Security Company
QEI Security & Technology is the third largest South Carolina-based security company.* That means you get the benefits a large company can...
Spring Cleaning Includes Safety Checks
Spring cleaning doesn’t just apply to your baseboards, tile grout and linen closet. It’s also a great time for a quick check of your home security....
Pets: The Secret to Finding the Right Security System
We hear it all the time – “I want a security system to protect my family, but I’m afraid my pets will trigger false alarms.” Sure, false alarms are...
5 Reasons to Get a Security System Before Spring Break
At QEI Security & Technology, we believe confidence is everything. And confidence is knowing that your home is safe while you're enjoying spring...
Tips to Ensure Security Camera Privacy
Nearly daily, a new article is written on the ease of hacking into IP security cameras - calling into question security camera privacy. Here are...
Are My Security Cameras Secure?
One of the most common questions we answer is “are my security cameras secure?” If you have a QEI Security & Technology system, the short answer...
Smart Home: Buy with the Future in Mind
Most purchases you make are focused on the here and now. But, when it comes to home technology, your best bet is to always buy with the future in...
Secure Your Home for the Holidays
Everyone has a lot on their mind during this season… but making sure you secure your home for the holidays should be a priority. If you're staying...
Use Your Security System to Know When Santa Comes… And to Stop Snoopers
Of course your QEI Security & Technology security system is protecting your home and family from holiday theft, but did you know it can also can...
Why Home Security Cameras Are So Popular
Security cameras are officially trending. At least one camera is included in the majority of QEI Security & Technology systems sold. DEAL: Check...
4 Reasons a Security System is Great for Pets
"Fido is my security system." We hear this all the time. But there is WAY more to a home security system than just preventing intruders. Here are...
3 Reasons You Need Monitored Smoke Detectors
A fire/smoke alarm that does not alert emergency services is limited in the safety it can provide. Here are three reasons you need monitored smoke...
Security System Wakes Johns Island Resident Before Tornado
“The tornado went right through the center of my neighborhood and it was my security system that woke me up and kept me safe,” says QEI Security...
5 Best Locations for Home Security Cameras
Wireless home security cameras are the top trend in home security systems. Interior cameras enable you to check on your home or kids while you're...
Wired vs. Wireless Security
If you’re considering a home security system, you have to decide if you want a wired system (connected to a landline phone) or a wireless system...
4 Home Security System Features You Shouldn’t Live Without
Home security systems have come a long way in recent years. Even the most basic QEI Security & Technology system offers conveniences to simplify...
9 Questions to Ask a Security Company Before Signing a Contract
You’ve considering installing a security system in your home or business. Before you make your decision on which security company to use, make sure...