Kidde AccessPoint 001014 KeySafe Original 5-Key Permanent, Spin Dial, Keyless, Titanium Gray

This is a solid. heavy lock box. It is also easy to set if you have the directions and a modicum of assembly ability. If you don't have directions, try this: 1. Open the lockbox. 2. Remove two screws to open the back of the door. 3. Spin the dial until the 3 plasic wheels and 2 metal pieces fall out. 4. Spin the dial until the 3 arrows point straight up. 5. Place the bottom wheel on with the first letter at the arrow. 6. Place one metal piece. 7. Place the second wheel, the second metal piece, and the final wheel as above. 8. Screw on the door back. 9. Test the combination WITHOUT putting it in the lockbox several times; if it fails go back to step 2. 10. DONE! It is easy to put the wheels on offset by one letter, so be careful, and test several times to make sure it is correct. To open from the factory, try combo "SPI": Spin clockwise to S, counterclockwise PAST S to P, then back to I, then press down the black lever. A common mistake is to not go PAST the S before stopping at P. The only issue I had was the wheels are plastic and I'm worried enough force might break this open, though the thin metal pieces in between should help strengthen it. It comes with 4 screws to install, and even the back is thick so even pulling it off a wall won't grant easy access. The only tool you need to set and install is a Phillips screwdriver. This box is highly rated as one of the more difficult to crack the combination, and it works great for years. On older versions I've used the black lever had a spring and it closed automatically; on my new one, you have to push it back up, and it stays in the correct position to close without having to do the whole combination again. So just unlock your front door, put it back inplace, and to re-lock, just push the black lever up and spin the dial a little. Very simple! The storage room inside is about 2.75"x 1.5" x 7/8", enough for several house keys. My 1998 Honda remote and large car key both barely fit inside together, though not on a key ring.

This is the best lockbox I was able to find on the internet. It is supposed to be harder to break into as opposed to the more usual button lockboxes from the same brand. It is indeed a bit more tricky to open but if a person can read, they should be able to follow the few instructions to get it right on the first try. The only downside I see is that if a person is closing the lockbox, they often just push the black button up and forget to twist the dial, leaving the lockbox unlocked and its key unprotected even though it looks closed. Again, people who can read and follow instructions should not make this mistake, but they still do. I wish there was some mechanism in place that would prevent this from happening. One more reason to put the lockbox inside yet another box. E.g. I installed it into the TayMac MM410W Single-Gang Horizontal/Vertical Mount Weatherproof In-Use Cover that somebody recommended here in the reviews. It fits perfectly. Hides the unit well. And prevents the key from falling on the ground in case somebody does not lock the lockbox. Last thing, I used longer screws than those provided, but they still would work.

Very solid, far more combinations (26^3=17576) than other types of locks, would probably take all night long to open by trial and failure. But in the dark, where my box is located, I need a flashlight/cellphone to see the letters (well, so would a burglar, so he will be more visible :). Made a more secure installation than the 4 screws provided would do. Recommended in this article: http://thesweethome.com/reviews/best-lock-box/. I recommend to read this, as it also provide more security advice, regarding placement etc. The instructions could have been clearer; I struggled for an hour opening it the first time, until I read one of the other reviews here. The trick is, when dialing left for your second letter, you need to do at least one full rotation before continuing to and stopping at that letter. I see some reviews that are concerned that the dial and knob are plastic. The knob is no issue at all, as the bolt itself is steel. The only concern with the dial being plastic would be that if broken off, it will render the box uselessly locked forever. Breaking it off and trying to destroy the internal dial mechanism through the tiny screw hole will most likely just create debris inside that will permanently block the bolt. An expert lockpick would have to be very, very lucky to succeed constructively alter the mechanism and open the box. My advice: - avoid the pushbutton types, at least the 10-digit models, as they have max ~1000 combinations, and are very quickly operated. Each combination could be tried in 3-4 seconds, which means you will probably find the code in ~30 minutes, just by trying them sequentially. Even the 12-digit models can be opened in a couple of hours. - definitely avoid the four-dial types, as they can be opened in minutes by even an amateur after viewing this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2ChokSAqSo

For those that are complaining about how the combination lock works, know that this is how every single combination lock I've ever used also works. You hit the first letter, spin past the first letter to the second, and then straight to the third. I do agree that the instructions for setting your own combination are a bit confusing but once you know how it's pretty easy. I bought this to store a spare key for the petsitter when I'm out of town and will probably continue to leave a spare key in there in case I accidentally lock myself out. Overall this feels really secure and not flimsy at all which is exactly what I was looking for. It gives me peace of mind to know that this is listed as one of the most secure key safes on the market. Very happy with my purchase!

It was complicated but I set the combination and tested it several times. I attached it to the house and tested one more time. A month later, I couldn’t get in until I pulled the dial out gently and did the whole combination. With it not on the house, I tested the combination again. It only worked one of ten times. I am left with a heavy piece of junk. I really wanted this to work!

This thing is solid, thick, and heavy. There is a removable clip on the inside for your key, but some people said this clip can get caught in the lock mechanism, so I took it out. There was no weather cover available, and I found the perfect solution: TayMac MM410C Weatherproof Single Outlet Cover Outdoor Receptacle Protector, 2-3/4 Inches Deep. It is designed for electrical outlets, and it perfectly fits over the Kidde box. The opening on the back exposes all mounting holes of the Kidde, so you can still mount it directly on your surface of choice, although there will be a gap in between due to the thickness of the cover (so you will probably want to use longer screws). If you're really ambitious, you could cut out the entire back wall of the plastic cover so the Kidde could be flush against the mounting surface, and perhaps you could glue the cover on the mounting surface. I'm okay with a gap, though. Since the cover is intended for a receptacle, it helps disguise the Kidde too. It also has ports that can drain rainwater. The door on the cover has hinges for the short edge (swing up vertically) or the long edge (swing right horizontally). EDIT: If you want an opaque metal cover for heavier duty protection, the “TayMac MX3200 RaynGuard Extra Duty Metal Weatherproof in-Use Cover, 1-Gang, Gray” works well, except it has raised screw holes at the back so the Kidde is not flush. I solved this by gluing a couple of small square dowels with epoxy and put the Kidde against those. I decided to use square aluminum for extra weather resistance, but wood would probably work fine too.

You can easily find professional reviews of this online and it comes highly recommended for its durability and security. It's harder to pick than competitor products, to the point that a potential thief may have to destroy the safe (along with the key inside) just to open it. That sounded like endorsement enough for us, so we bought it to put our spare gate key inside for delivery guys and the like. The only minor complaint is that the combination is difficult to set properly, though there are YouTube videos to help you do that, so it's not all bad. A recommendation I saw that I will repeat here is do not lock the safe until you've tried unlocking and locking it successfully three times in a row. Once you lock it, if you screwed up you will not be able to re-open the safe if the door is on the housing. If you lock it with the door off, you can just unscrew the back plate and start over. So test the combination thoroughly with the door off multiple times before you commit to locking it for the first time. If anything, this is a testament to how secure the darn thing is that you'll accidentally lock yourself out if you're careless.

Using this to store spare keys for access to the house. Mounted on the outside of the garage. I have modified it with a magnetic proximity switch so that when it is opened, a notification gets sent.

Installed with ease and works as expected

As expected. Basic but great security - I have no fear that anyone would faff around long enough to break the (simple, & self set) code. Only criticism is that it’s made for Yale type keys and struggles space wise with 5 lever lock keys. A larger version would be good.

bastante buena, pero las instrucciones para cambiar la contraseña no son tan claras

Good product, but crap instructions. At least 3times clockwise, set 'S', counter clockwise passing 'P' and set 'P' the next time around, them clockwise to 'I', and open. Now print that in your instructions!

Good product