Features:

  • Combination key safe for permanent wall-mount storage of up to 2 keys
  • Mounting combination lock for keys is great for after-school access for kids who lose keys; keyless entry into safe with customized combination
  • The key lock safe has easy-to-use push-button combination with over 1,000 personalized combos to chose from
  • Key lock box for outside or indoor use includes mounting hardware for easy set-up; different colors match or blend in with surface you are mounting to
  • Key locker ships in certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Great inexpensive key safe, 5 stars!

I got this because of an episode the other day when I thought I had locked myself out. Fortunately the key I had hidden (poorly) was still there. We didn't want the type realtors use (with a shackle that goes over the doorknob), thinking they advertise the house is vacant. This device is very solidly built and easy to set up and use. Looks like it would take more than a crowbar to get into this thing. Total time from opening the box to installed and ready to go was about 30 minutes. I mounted it near a door and under eaves, so it's protected from weather. Instructions are in very small print but otherwise good. This device is easy-peasy to use and totally mechanical, so no worries about cell towers down or dead batteries. We have no key-losing kids at home, live in a safe gated community, and we carry our own keys & garage door opener, so this is only for emergencies, hence no need to spend megabucks on fancier devices. Great buy!

Very sturdy, and easy to use

The entry door handle on the fire door between our house & garage is a Schlage F-series, and the way that lock is designed, it's awfully easy to walk into the garage, and inadvertently lock the door behind you. I didn't want to simply leave a spare key hanging by the garage door, because (i) it could easily get lost and (ii) it's not at all secure. So, I bought this Kidde keysafe to store the key. By mounting it on the wall, it won't get lost; and obviously it's much more secure than hanging the key by the door - though see below for more comments on the box's security. It's a very solid box. It's far heavier than it looks - really very sturdy. It's easy to set your desired code. You activate each number of your chosen code by twisting a little screw on the back of the "door". Then you test the code by pressing the relevant buttons, and sliding the "Open" key down -- the metal tab at the top of the door should slide down freely, allowing you to insert the door into the body of the box; you then release the "open" button, the tab slides up, and the keysafe is locked. As other reviewers have pointed out, after you have set your code, the ORDER in which you push the buttons doesn't matter; so if you activate buttons 4, 5, 6, & 7, you'd probably remember your code as "4567", but in fact the box also will open if you enter 7654, or 5647, etc.. The way it works also means that you cannot make a code that re-uses a number; for example, you cannot set a code of "4456" because each number -- in this case, 4 -- can be used only once. The box allows 1023 possible codes. The installation instructions tell the user to select a code comprising 5, 6 or 7 numbers (i.e., to activate 5, 6 or 7 buttons), but using 5 buttons gives you the most possible combinations. Detailed math is below....... If you activate 5 buttons, you can generate 252 different codes ( 10*9*8*7*6 divided by 5*4*3*2*1). If you activate 4 or 6 buttons, each has 210 possible codes. If you activate 3 or 7 buttons, each has 120 possible codes. If you activate 2 or 8 buttons, each has 45 possible codes. If you activate 1 or 9 buttons, each has 10 possible codes. If you activate all 10 buttons, there is only 1 possible code (since the order in which the buttons are pressed is not important) This adds up to a total of 1023 possible codes. Of course, as other reviewers have said, there is no way for a thief to know how many buttons you have used in your code, which means that (for example) if you use a 5-digit code, the thief's chance of opening the box each time he enters a combination isn't really 1 in 252 (which it would be if he KNEW that you'd chosen a 5-digit code). Nevertheless, purely in terms of the number of unique codes that can be used, this type of box does fall way short of the more traditional "rotating" 4-digit (4 wheel) combination locks, which allow 10,000 (10^4) codes, and even further short of electronic locks that allow you to (i) select the number of digits to use in your code; (ii) re-use each digit and (iii) respect the order in which the digits are entered. The garage itself is protected by one of these more sophisticated electronic pushbutton locks, which has lots of possible combinations so, for my usage of this keysafe, I was not too worried about the number of possible combinations.

Excellent!

I've purchased two of these. I got mine a couple years ago and mounted out of sight near the front door. I was it twice daily to access the key to my house and it has held up extremely well. I liked it so much, I bought one for my son's family after my granddaughters locked themselves out of the house twice. He put his in a less obvious spot to use for emergency purposes only. This key box is very well made, a good size for a single key but could hold more than one if necessary. The one thing I did was put a piece of Velcro in the box and on the key to avoid the key falling out when the box was opened. It's been in place for a couple years, the key is pulled out twice a day, and still works great.

My professional opinion. The best key box out there.

I'm a locksmith, as such I ABHOR the idea of leaving keys outside... but, sometimes, be it a commercial property where a key must be accessible in case of emergency, a property rental where managers aren't able to be on site to turn over keys, or even residential property, there's just no other way. These are the key boxes I recommend and use. They're solidly constructed, EXTREMELY hard to cut open, and if mounted correctly to a concrete fixture, virtually impossible to remove without anything short of using a sledgehammer to take a chunk of the wall out... and THEN they'd still need to get it OPEN, which is a WHOLE different trial... I've seen some videos out there showing "hacks" for getting the unit open, but I can tell you as a locksmith, half of them don't work, and the other half you need A LOT of practice, and luck, to perform... I've had to cut these open for customers who've lost their combination, and it's NOT a quick or fun job, even knowing exactly what I'm doing. NOTE.... While this doesn't take away from the value in my opinion, it doesn't come with wall anchors, and the screws are not the best. You will need to supply your own wall anchors and I recommend upgrading the screws, as well as applying epoxy or construction adhesive to the back of the unit before mounting to make it truly secure.... For masonry I recommend lead anchors and stainless fasteners, as well as construction adhesive or two part epoxy which will bond to masonry and metal... For mounting to wood, you definitely want the longest stainless screws you can safely use for whatever you're attaching the unit to and an epoxy or construction adhesive that will bond to wood and metal.... This only adds a few bucks to the over all cost, but you gain a LOT more security.

No more hiding keys unprotected anymore!

I never felt comfortable hiding keys around the outside of our home unprotected... Everyone knows to look by the electric meter, planter or under the door mat right? Haha anyways I decided to install the lock box between my front door and storm door on the lower hinge side of the frame and have it rest on the top of the storm door closer bracket for extra strength. I used longer screws to bite into the 2 x 4 framing and by choosing this location I won’t need to buy the weatherproof boot ;) I should of done this years ago but better late then never!

Nice little key box

I bought this to keep shared keys stored inside a church campus. Mounting was easy as this includes several holes to ensure key box is mounted to a stud. Although the key box is listed as only being able to house 2 keys, I currently have 3 best style keys in it and could likely easily include one more. The lock on the box is a push button lock - each number 0 to 9 can either be pressed or not to open the lock. This results in 1,024 combination options which can certainly be figured out if someone really wanted to try (similar to a 3 number combination lock). The construction is very well made and heavy: this lock would be tough for someone to get into or break off a wall without the combination. Overall, I would recommend this key box in locations that are relatively secure (such as with a surveillance system or inside another locked room).

Hammer and realtor proof!

Works well and keeps the key secure, even from a hammer! When selling our house prior to putting out the official lockbox, our realtor came over with the photographer to get the photographs. However, he forgot the code to our side door and couldn’t get in. I was in a meeting and not answering my phone so our realtor panicked a bit since the photographer had a tight schedule. Finally I get out of my meeting and provide the door code to the realtor and am regaled with a tale of his attempt to break into our home without damaging anything. He tried other doors to see if something was unlocked. Tried windows to see if they were unlocked. Knowing we had a spare key box, he tried to figure out how to get into the box, which was securely mounted on a beam under our deck. He said he tried everything to get into this box - prying open with a screw driver and banging on it with a hammer dented the box, but it would not give up the key! Kicker is that is he would have checked his email, the main door code was emailed to him.

Have used them for decades without a single failure.

I have used these key safes for a couple of decades... eighteen years, and counting, at my current house. I live in Los Angeles, so the weather isn't severe, and they have held up outside, in the rain, and without covers. One of my little luxuries is being able to come and go without worrying about keys. Most of my doors have electronic locks, but I like having a manual backup. I also have one of these on my mailbox. My most recent application wasn't for a key. I have wooden sliding glass doors. On one set, one of the panels is controlled by an electronic bolt, so I wanted to find a way to secure the remaining door while also being able to open it in case the electronically-controlled side failed. So I ordered another key safe, drilled a ⅜" hole in back, mounted it to the fix panel outside, drilled a ⅜" hole through the panel and halfway through the door, and then inserted a ⅜" x 3½" bolt. So now, in case the electronically-control door won't open, all I have to do is unlock the key safe and pull out the bolt. By the way, after what it took to drill through the key safe, I can confirm how solid it is. Would it be great if you could close them without re-entering the code? Sure. But I don't mind trading that feature for reliability, and that's what these have been... perfectly reliable. The only challenge is thinking of codes that have unique digits, but that's how it is with all mechanical locks.

Useful for just about anyone.

This works great. We bought it for our occasional house/dog sitter to access the house so we do not have to stay home until she can arrive but it has many uses. It could be used by emergency responders to get in without damage to the house if one of us were home alone but unable to get to the door. We could also give the code to a neighbor or a relative or visitor if we were delayed someplace and someone had to get in. People with cleaning or repair services might find this useful. If you had kids who might lose the key, this would let them get into the house. The code is easy to change. When the person enters the correct code, he can then use the key and return it to the box. We mounted ours between the door and the storm door.

Highly recommend mini “safe!”

Solid, well made and works well. I installed this at my elderly mother’s house so that first responders can access it in case of an emergency. I used six screws (longer than the ones that were enclosed) and epoxy glue and this thing isn’t going anywhere unless you take the door frame with you. Then, you still have to break into the box which doesn’t look easy. I’m not sure why some holes were round and some were square but they all took the same size screw. You need good eyes and good lighting to set the combination but once I set it, it worked multiple times. Hopefully, it will never be needed. Well worth the money and peace of mind. Beats the “under the doormat” key solution and I’m wondering why I didn’t think of this sooner. Fits 1-2 keys only—nothing else.

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