Always think about the size of safe you need before purchasing.
Safe size and capacity
Always start with how much space you need. inside your safe (aka capacity) and how much space you have in your home for a safe (shelf, closet, stairwell, etc.). First, think about what you will store in the safe.
When you consider size, also consider weight. Many medium-sized safes are heavy (over 50 pounds), and you will likely need at least two people to move them comfortably. If you plan to use the safe on a shelf, try an option like my Motorola pick, which weighs less than 20 pounds when empty.
Biometrics
Would you rather open the safe with your finger or your thumb? Next, make sure you find a safe with fingerprint scanning technology. Otherwise, keypads are common in home safes, and they all have backup keys.
Hacking protection
App-connected home safes can send you alerts about unauthorized access, such as entering multiple incorrect codes, and can also lock and wait for you to directly address the problem. Along with the access history, this is a very informative feature.
The impacts on the safe loosened one of the hard plastic sides but did not damage the Lockly safe.
Fire protection and waterproofing
A fireproof safe can withstand high temperatures for an hour or so while protecting the materials inside, and is ideal for house fires. Waterproofing is important if the pipes burst or you are hit by a flood (and the safe is on the ground).
Durable, saw-resistant bolts
The best home safes have multiple strong bolts that can withstand sawing attempts.
Installation and installation
You may want the safe to be portable, for example if you need to take it with you on a business trip. But you may not want to do this to prevent the burglar from getting away with it. In the latter case, look for a safe that comes with a mounting kit so it can be attached directly to the floor or wall.
Smart Home Compatibility
We wouldn’t call this a priority for a safe, but if you want your safe to be connected to a home security platform, look for proper support like our pick at Yale. It can be useful to receive tamper alerts or set up fingerprints using an app, especially if you’re worried about someone trying to break into your safe while you’re away.
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