Can a person use a regular magnet to unlock, or does it need to be the Safety First "key" magnet?
386466
Regular run of the mill refrigerator magnets arent strong enough to trigger the mechanism.
386467
I haven't found a magnet strong enough to open the locks, so I wish the Safety First keys weren't so ridiculously overpriced.
1031691
If you lock the safe using the key, you would need the key and combination to open it again. You could lock the safe and not use the key, then you would only need the combination to re-open it.
1376028
Yes & it comes with a key pad also so if you forget the combination you can override the combination with a regular key. I made 2 extra keys for myself to put in my safe. Love the concept.
1898651
Yes, you set it up with a code that unlocks the safe. The key is primarily for when the batteries or the keypad fails.
1584743
There's no safety lock to keep the blade closed. Also, in my opinion, it's a little too long (5 inches) and heavy, for a keychain. Plus the extra weight is not good for the ignition switch in key starting cars. However, if you really wanted to, you could.
2267663
Mine is mounted with decent-sized screws to a concrete wall, and the case itself seems pretty tough. It would be hard to pry off, and would hopefully draw some attention from the neighbors, but I'm sure it's possible. With 12 buttons there are also only 4096 combinations, so someone could also defeat it that way. But it's a lot better than hiding a key. For that matter, what's to prevent someone from prying your door open?
658378
Christen, I am not sure about this. The key that I placed in the safe is a "Valet" type key with no chip embedded. This just allows me to get into the vehicle when I have locked my keys inside. There may be information in your vehicle owners manual regarding care of the fob that would address magnets. I would also recommend adding a zip tie/ cord to secure the safe to a fixed point in the event that the magnet were to come loose. The magnet is very strong and this is unlikely.
1901467
It locks and you cannot get into easily if you have done that. Just keep the key up from the kids.
1558225
No. The beauty of this product is that nothing shows on the outside. When you want to open the door/drawer you simply place the magnet on the outside of the door in the area where the lock is on the inside and the magnet unlocks the lock. Its that simple.
2171670
No. I just tug on the door and the magnet will release the door. It holds well but is easy to open. I am pleased with mine.
2127977
you need either a fingerprint or combination code to open it. the physical key is used to completely lock the safe, so neither of those 2 methods can be used, but it cannot be used by itself to open the safe
910030
When you shut the lid and turn the key, a latch comes up to hold top closed. The problem is that anyone with a safety pin can unlatch without key in seconds. I couldn't believe it and tried it myself. It works as fire protection, but I would not depend on it as a safe for valuables or keeping medications from children.
953011
It does not have to be the ORIGINAL key - but does need to be a key that will unlock the door(a key that turns freely in the lock)
2109247
Hello Magnetic Door Locks are "Fail Safe Lock". Meaning, they are powered (energized) in order to be locked and de-energized for unlocking. During power outage they will unlock. To overcome it for continuous lock you'll need to add a backup power supply. We do carry this item but not on Amazon.
1031690
As long as you leave the key in the unlocked position the combination works the safe perfectly. I often put mine in the unlocked position and remove the key if I will be accessing the contents of the safe on a regular basis for a day or two.
875058
Unfortunately the model that I bought locks and I need to leave the key in so it can be opened without punching in the code. I believe that there is another model which doesn't lock automatically that I wish that I've bought.
2005954
Irrelevant, either will work, as will. the end of 'rescue knives' that aren't spring loaded. Just hit the lower corner (front or back) of any side window with force and you good to go. I personally have one of these on every single keyring for every family car so I know just where it is if I ever should need it. Buy them for everyone you love they save lives. (and just to add some credence, I'm a certified EMT in NY State.)