Key boxes near front door

psd99 · 15 Oct 2025 at 22:35

Hi all
I got a key box next to my door but i cant seem to set the code.

It always remains unlocked
I removed the key.
I picked it up from toolstation
I will find the product name and report back

Meanwhile R there any other alternatives on the market that any of u would recommend?

psd99 · 15 Oct 2025 at 22:38

Its this one…

Master Lock Push Button Key Safe

• Wall mounted key safe, with push button locking mechanism• Internal cavity allows secure storage for multiple keys • Protective weather cover• Mounting screws included• HWD: 117 x 79 x 52mmThe Master Lock Push Button Key Safe features a 79mm wide metal body for durability and the...

www.toolstation.com

Might be doing something wrong but feels absolutely useless
Might take it back to the store

Mysterae_ · 15 Oct 2025 at 22:40

Having watched a few Lock Picking Lawyer videos I'd completely forget about a key box. They are a useless waste of money.

psd99 · 15 Oct 2025 at 22:46

Mysterae_ said:
Having watched a few Lock Picking Lawyer videos I'd completely forget about a key box. They are a useless waste of money.

Better to stick the key in the bonnet of your car like Mr Bean or under your doormat right?! Lol

Mysterae_ · 15 Oct 2025 at 22:47

psd99 said:
Better to stick the key in the bonnet of your car like Mr Bean or under your doormat right?! Lol

Probably!

fez · 16 Oct 2025 at 16:30

Mysterae_ said:
Having watched a few Lock Picking Lawyer videos I'd completely forget about a key box. They are a useless waste of money.

I dunno, they make it really easy for someone to know where your spare key is. Ours is at least around the back of the house inside a little outbuilding through some gates. You have to at least make an effort.

I'm under no illusions about how safe keysafes are or how safe a general front door lock is.

Uther · 16 Oct 2025 at 16:40

fez said:
Ours is at least around the back of the house inside a little outbuilding through some gates.

Thanks

I have one hidden out the front, it's covered in spiders so even I don't want to open it.

koolpc · 16 Oct 2025 at 17:12

My mate keeps his in his mother in laws knickers!! No chance of anyone going in there!

Hagar · 16 Oct 2025 at 17:23

psd99 · 16 Oct 2025 at 21:21

fez said:
I dunno, they make it really easy for someone to know where your spare key is. Ours is at least around the back of the house inside a little outbuilding through some gates. You have to at least make an effort.

I'm under no illusions about how safe keysafes are or how safe a general front door lock is.

Thats like two factor authentication….

psd99 · 16 Oct 2025 at 21:24

koolpc said:
My mate keeps his in his mother in laws knickers!! No chance of anyone going in there!

Just don’t ask her to share the combo or you might find yourself locked out of more than just the house…

BDEE · 18 Oct 2025 at 20:02

Never understood these things being next to the door. Huge advert for "here is my spare key - take a hammer to me". They are not robust in the slightest.

Hagar · 19 Oct 2025 at 08:56

BDEE said:
Never understood these things being next to the door. Huge advert for "here is my spare key - take a hammer to me". They are not robust in the slightest.

For carers, health visitors to access?

The same ones do not visit all the time and with multiple visitors you could be dishing out lots of keys.

BDEE · 19 Oct 2025 at 13:27

Hagar said:
For carers, health visitors to access?

The same ones do not visit all the time and with multiple visitors you could be dishing out lots of keys.

Yes but why put it right next to the door rather than somewhere a bit less obvious?

Hagar · 19 Oct 2025 at 15:40

BDEE said:
Yes but why put it right next to the door rather than somewhere a bit less obvious?

Sometimes there are fewer options, access to the back may be difficult etc. At least front doors are usually under observation from passers by and the door cams of neighbours. Smashing hell out if would not go unobserved.

It is probably just as safe as leaving parcels in a bin. Many villains will have a go regardless of having a key as can be seen in motor theft.

RedMogg · 19 Oct 2025 at 23:09

My sister had one (she needs 24/7 care), but after a disgruntled carer used it to rob her flat, we switched to an Ultion Nuki digital lock - this way we can change the PIN whenever she has a change in care staff and we can set individual PINs to monitor who's in & out.

psd99 · 23 Oct 2025 at 20:55

RedMogg said:
My sister had one (she needs 24/7 care), but after a disgruntled carer used it to rob her flat, we switched to an Ultion Nuki digital lock - this way we can change the PIN whenever she has a change in care staff and we can set individual PINs to monitor who's in & out.

Nice but how much do they cost and do they need a power source?

I will take my lock key to toolstation as it isnt even locking properly

psd99 · 23 Oct 2025 at 20:57

Ah its a smart lock
Not sure im interested
One outage and ul be locked outta ya own home not to mention powercuts
However unlikely

tangey · Monday at 12:04

BDEE said:
Yes but why put it right next to the door rather than somewhere a bit less obvious?

Carers change all the time, holidays, banking staff, and so can often be a brand new person who has never been, so now the handover involves giving the new person details of exactly where the out of the way keybox is, as well as the combination. And the carers are given minimal time already with each client, some are 10 min calls.

aVdub · Monday at 12:54

psd99 said:
Ah its a smart lock
Not sure im interested
One outage and ul be locked outta ya own home not to mention powercuts
However unlikely

I'd imagine these are battery powered as are those we are looking that have a key should the battery fail.