I'm confused. If it keeps intruders out, even with the key, how do YOU get back in? I don't get how this works.
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It works while you are inside. When you are outside this device is not protecting you. But I do feel so much safer, while I am inside knowing that anyone making a bump key can't get in while I am home. I tried having a friend use my key and try to open the lock while I was inside and they couldn't open it. It is portable and you can take it to a hotel while on vacation. It protects you while you are inside.
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Hi Julien, You can only use this once you're in the house. This is not meant to keep intruders out when you're not home. Hope that helps.
1838334
You only put it on the door when you're at home (inside), not when you go out. It's useful at night when you go to bed as extra security and aren't expecting anyone to try to come through the door.
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.
2178114
I think it adds an unnecessary step for what you're looking for because putting in the code does not open the padlock. It just opens the key storage area. To open the padlock itself, you have to open the key area and then release the padlock mechanically. I would just buy a regular, sturdy padlock.
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We have one installed. It is wonderful not having to use a key when leaving - just push the "lock" button. On entry, no fumbling for keys - just the code. When we're home or in the yard during the day, we usually leave ours unlocked, and it does not lock automatically. So either older/different model, or there is a setting. There was a one-time set up using some switches as I recall. Does NOT need to be reset after changing the batteries.
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Fill the key hole with glue... but that will render it useless for you too... because it's a key hole entry any lock picking method is likely to work (although paper clip is dubious). This safe is not to secure the device from being stolen, a thief can simply pick it up take it home and break into it at their leisure. This safe is stop your children from getting access to a weapon or valuables that you don't want them to have access to. If you want something truly secure, get a floor safe you can bolt to the floor, weighs hundreds of pounds and has no key access.
1995860
I think any lock can be opened By someone who knows what their doing. I Would not get a lock with out a key because the electronics may fail; or run out of power leaving you locked out. If your concerned about bumping; you could always disable the key slot with superglue or something
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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.
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No, It works on the inside. It was designed to prevent someone with a key on the outside from entering or give some security while your inside to secure a door that has no lock, but someone has to be on the inside to install and remove it from the inside. So you can't use it to lock a door and leave. It only works on the side of the door that has the striker plate lip sticking out, which is the inside. If you tried to install it on the outside you would not be able to close the door and it would not secure the door at all because the door will swing the wrong way. It just wasn't designed for that. I hope this helps. No, It works on the inside. It was designed to prevent someone with a key on the outside from entering or give some security while your inside to secure a door that has no lock, but someone has to be on the inside to install and remove it from the inside. So you can't use it to lock a door and leave. It only works on the side of the door that has the striker plate lip sticking out, which is the inside. If you tried to install it on the outside you would not be able to close the door and it would not secure the door at all because the door will swing the wrong way. It just wasn't designed... » Read More No, It works on the inside. It was designed to prevent someone with a key on the outside from entering or give some security while your inside to secure a door that has no lock, but someone has to be on the inside to install and remove it from the inside. So you can't use it to lock a door and leave. It only works on the side of the door that has the striker plate lip sticking out, which is the inside. If you tried to install it on the outside you would not be able to close the door and it would not secure the door at all because the door will swing the wrong way. It just wasn't designed for that. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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If it is installed correctly, all you do is bring it to the horizontal position and it locks itself. To open the door just raised it to the vertical position, and that all. Thanks.
2266289
Nope...either leave door open, or key in the code. Just like a hotel door (Kind of a pain at first, but you get used to it fast, plus it is better than keys.
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I lined it up, opened the door. When the alarm went off, I took the backing off and stuck it permanently. It works perfectly. Someone opened my door one night and I heard the alarm from upstairs. The intruder left promptly. Also, it alerts when children leave or enter the house, or leave the door open.
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If I remember correctly, holding the * key for a second or two locks the keypad. It's mentioned in the user manual.
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I kept one of three sent to me and the one I have has not been out in the weather at its current location so I don't know the answer. The two that I could not open to place the key inside were returned. It is fairly lightweight compared to other styles that I have used, and perhaps if it were made of heavier material it would have operated properly.
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Keep in mind the door is always locked. The battery is only used to unlock the door, and then it goes back to lock. If you have a dead battery, the codes do not work, and you must use a key to open the door just as you would have to do if you did not know a code and the battery was good. I do not believe you have to re enter codes with a dead battery, as it is saved in memory.
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Aaron's answer below is a good full description of the process going both in and out. The only thing I would add is when you are entering, when you scan your finger and the bolt unlocks, you need to close the cover before you go inside and lock the door by pressing the button. If you leave the cover open, it beeps to remind you.
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The only reason it would get "stuck" would be because you lost (can't find your key). They send two keys (by the way). That's the idea - it's "stuck" until you (the owner) unlocks it.
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You have to use the key to lock or unlock it. No way to accidently close it or lock it without a key.