SMARTHIVE Security Home Safe,Digital Security Safe Box Solid Alloy Steel Construction Safe for Home Office Hotel ,Black 34L

When setting the password the company want your password starting an icon. My last safe was simple 4 digits. Now I have to remember ” does it start with # or *”

Smarthive Motorised Security Hotel Laptop Safe with Daul Code Design is for me the perfect size of safe as it is ideal for keeping safe everything which is valuable, especially laptops etc. I like the fact I am able to store important papers without the need for folding them and that includes A4 paper.
I found the safe perfect for holding smaller laptops securely and that for me is perfect. I like the fact it has a good strong locking safe as well as being able to open it using both keys and pin number.
I also like the sleek design of the safe and that it has a modern design to it.
Quality product which I am happy to recommend.

I was looking for a place to store all of our valuables and sensitive documents with my partner as we have recently moved into a new house and so far this has been the perfect security device for what we need. This safe is clearly designed for home use and for that it is perfect, able to fit most small items and documents in it. In fact, at 34 litres in size it is a touch bigger than I initially expected, but this isn’t necessarily a downside as it can store everything my partner and I need with more room for the future, but just be aware of the dimension if you were looking to fit it in a specific space.

In terms of safety, just to look at the safe it looks incredibly sturdy and is well made from thick steel, with two large steel bolts to lock the door of the safe; it is certainly not the lightest item to have to move around but this provides the needed protection from theft should the worst happen. If need be, there are also a series of bolts provided to be able to bolt it into the wall or a stand which, while I haven’t utilised this feature, is a nice touch and adds extra security options.

The digital lock can be customised and set to a code from 4 to 8 digits, and this is a very simple process to set up. However, if the worst were to happen and you forget the code, there are two keys provided that can manually override and open up the safe door. There is also an emergency power-pack/battery supplied with the safe that allows you to power the keypad if its battery runs out so you can easily change/recharge batteries. Personally though, I would just use the master keys instead as this is an easier option, but both work. I also tested out the alarm for if the code is input incorrectly and it is loud enough to be heard through most of our house.

In terms of negatives, for me the only slight let down is that the main handle is made of plastic which diminishes what would have been otherwise great design, and the plastic over the ‘override’ lock can be really difficult to get out. Also, from descriptions online, it is not fireproof or waterproof, which could be a deal breaker for some. But for me this has been a really good device to keep things safe. I think that for the money it is pretty well priced for the level of quality and comes with enough features to warrant the cost. Overall I would recommend for home owners wanting to keep a small amount of items safe.

This safe is really well built and a good size especially for storing documents, jewelry & money.

This safe looks nice a sleek in black and has an electronic pad which you can use to operate to open the safe but will require batteries which are not provided.

Comes with two keys and two heavy duty bolt locks on the side, not easy to break into by any means.

Really impressed with this safe and highly recommend.

This is a house safe that is operates with a keypad , handle and master key.
Instructions are easy to read and understand. Personally I prefer saves with 1 key and handle than with 2 keys . I think they are easy to operate.
It can take standard size documents or pouches.
The shelf can be removed.
It is not water or fire proof.
It comes with screws to fix this to the wall (this is very important otherwise safe ca be removed from home during burglary.).
I would buy again and I would recommend
I hope my review and photos were helpful

This Smarthive Digital Safe is a pretty chonky affair; a very sturdy 38cm x 30cm x 30cm Alloy Steel box weighing in at a hefty 12Kg, the door securely locked with two impressively thick steel rods.

For further security, there are pre-drilled holes in the rear and base, along with the requisite bolts to affix the safe to floor or wall, be it concrete or wood. With this puppy locked and bolted in place I imagine it would take some pretty hefty power-tools and some time to remove without the combination or keys, so it is very secure.

Of course it is a security safe that requires a password input, and being digital rather than mechanical, it relies on a power source, which in this case is 4 AA batteries in a compartment safely placed on the inside of the door.
The big drawback with this of course is that it the batteries are not replaced before they fail, the digital lock is unusable.

That potential problem can be countered however, by the use of an emergency portable battery box that can be plugged in to the digital lock and re-activate. Like giving a vehicle with a flat battery a jump start. I must confess that my concern was always about the possibility of power failure, but this emergency box is a very neat solution.

Here’s a tip though; don’t keep it – or indeed the spare key – inside the safe. I know it seems obvious but any of us can have an absent-minded moment, so do ensure the Keys and battery box are in a safe and separate location!

The safe has a 34litre capacity, so unless you’re an annexe of Fort Knox it should have plenty of space for your valuables. It also has a metal inner shelf that can be used or removed as required.

One aspect of this Smarthive safe does give me pause however – the container itself is rugged and made from steel, but the handle is plastic and exhibits a worrying wobble from just a little pressure. It would be rather problematic were that handle to break off, and while I don’t think its a realistic likelihood just from regular use, it nevertheless seems to present a clear weak point.
Having said that, while such a breakage would present difficulties in accessing the safe, I don’t think it actually compromises the security, so it would represent more of a nuisance than a calamity.

That being said, as in all other respects I find the Smarthive digital safe to be very impressive, I’ll just make remark upon it here but I don’t think it impacts significantly enough to remove a star.

p.s. I must commend the secure protective packaging; it’s not quite as sturdy as the safe itself but it ensures it arrives in perfect shape.

I think this safe is perfect for those who live in shared accommodations such as student dormitories, or with many roommates.

The overall construction quality of the safe itself and the steel used feel incredibly sturdy and secure.
If you store this with the lock facing the wall, perhaps in a closet this could easily pass as a shoebox.
I’m quite happy with how easy it was to initially setup, the emergency key works just as well in case you forget your password, moreover the option exists to mount this safe if you wish.

This is an excellent safe that accomodates our two 13 inch MacBooks, 2 surface tablets, a Mac mini, an add-on hard disk enclosure as well as passports, wallets of foreign currency and 2 credit card holders full of loyalty cards. My wife and I both like gadgets and we keep all of our lives on those things, but we don’t like to carry them all around with us when we go off on holidays. The contents of the electronic gadgets are all encrypted, but keeping them from getting into someone else’s hands in the first place is easily the best plan for security.
I fitted this safe into the bottom of a wardrobe in one of our bedrooms, and screwed through the safe floor into the base of the wardrobe using strong screws, so basically if someone wants to take the safe contents out of our house they’ll need either to figure out how to open it, or an industrial pry bar, or to take the wardrobe with them.
The safe is simple to operate, and follows the principles in place for hotel room safes around the world – while the door is in “open” position (with the locking bars retracted), entering a 4 digit code followed by hash will program the new code into it. It’s all very simple and straight forward, and nicely thought out. We had a slight problem with the safe when it was delivered but exchanging a few emails with the vendor (to which they consistently replied very quickly) resulted in a speedy and effective resolution, so they offer superb customer service as well as a great safe!
Very much recommended if you are looking for a way to keep home valuables safe and secure.

This is nice and heavy, which makes it feel bulky and well-built. While it’s possible that a burglar could cut through the metal with the right tools, it should be enough to dissuade all but the most determined of thieves. That and the nice sizes of this makes it pretty appealing.

Access is controlled via the keypad and there are also keys. Kudos to the company for not providing batteries; we should be careful about excess waste these days.

All in all, I think this is a solid home safe that doesn’t break the bank. Those with plenty of funds could perhaps afford something more sophisticated or that offers better protection. For those on a budget/of more modest means, this provides a good way to store valuable documents and small items of high importance.

Comes really well packaged, no damage at all to the safe on arrival. The metal chassis is high quality and feels extremely sturdy.

A code was simple to set with the digital keypad and works flawlessly since. It comes with physical keys just in case you forget the code or you’re using this in a guest room.

This is by no means a tiny safe, you can easily fit all your valuables in here.

When I go away on holiday, I’m looking for somewhere safe to keep my devices so this seemed ideal. I liked the fact it could be accessed in a variety of ways (so technically I don’t have to remember a code). It is heavy (13kg) and at first can be accessed with the emergency keys under the rubber stopper just below the keypad. There is a battery pack inside (in case the batteries run out) but no batteries actually provided – 4 x AA required (or 8 if using the pack too). There are also legs for the safe to raise it which makes it easier to access. I like that there is a user code (this can be customised), master code and the keys for easy access. If the code is entered wrongly 3 times it will emit a loud sound and lock you out for 5 minutes which I haven’t tested. When using the code the door does open very smoothly but I find key access a bit hit and miss as it doesn’t always go in easily. My main issue is the fact my 15.6″ laptop doesn’t fit in it – I could have done with an extra inch. I do like that it has a felt carpet to provide some protection on the metal surface. While it doesn’t fit the laptop it can fit a whole lot more but I’m all out of gold bars. Unless it was actually secured to whatever surface it’s sitting on though, someone could still easily steal it but will probably have difficulty getting into it – you’d really need a GPS to know where it was taken.