I got this for a key to an office outer door. It is mounted outdoors exposed to the elements. The key safe itself may withstand weather, but its interior is not well protected. Generally it should not matter if a key gets wet, but over a long time the key may develop corrosion that will impact its functioning.I added some extra rubber washers to weatherproof the mounting holes through the back but after the first rainstorm I still found moisture inside the safe.If you have a place out of the direct elements to mount this (inside a shed or vestibule or under a porch roof) it will serve you well.It has a four digit combination and you can use the same digit more than once which is a problem with some other key safes.Once opened there is no need for special ... MoreI got this for a key to an office outer door. It is mounted outdoors exposed to the elements. The key safe itself may withstand weather, but its interior is not well protected. Generally it should not matter if a key gets wet, but over a long time the key may develop corrosion that will impact its functioning.I added some extra rubber washers to weatherproof the mounting holes through the back but after the first rainstorm I still found moisture inside the safe.If you have a place out of the direct elements to mount this (inside a shed or vestibule or under a porch roof) it will serve you well.It has a four digit combination and you can use the same digit more than once which is a problem with some other key safes.Once opened there is no need for special tools or codes to very quickly and easily change the combination and to me this is a fault. If someone with the combo were feeling a little malicious they could easily change the combination and thereby lock all others out.

Easy to fit, well made keysafe

Replacing old push button keysafe. This one is actually big enough to fit a mortice lock key and flat key, although an optional internal hook would still be a nice feature as you have to position the keys just right to stop them getting in the way of the door hinge. Security is good - even if box ripped off the wall you would need some heavy equipment to break it open. Comes with 4 good quality mounting screws.Setting the code is really easy and being on wheels rather than buttons you can have repeating numbers if you choose, thus increasing the number of combinations compared to a mechanical push button keysafe. Weather door operates smoothly and gives the whole thing a smart look. For the money I don't think you will find better.

Sturdy, fairly easy to install, secure way to store keys

Seems sturdy. I mounted this indoors, on the door jamb of my condo unit, so I cannot address how it would hold up outdoors when exposed to cold and wet conditions, but it is fine for my needs. I wish the instructions had included the recommended size pilot hole to drill for the mounting screws. I ended up drilling 9/64" pilot holes in the wood for the screws included in the package. I have no idea if that was the best choice, but it worked. I did not have a bit extender so I had to screw in the bottom screw by hand. But I am pleased with the box, and it has worked fine during my testing.

Useful Features, Easy Operation

Automated locksets are costly, and sometimes involve design considerations that involve matching existing door hardware. And trying to outfox intruders by hiding keys also isn’t very smart. This wall mount lock box turns out to be a cost-effective and simple solution.1. Although the box enclosure is diminutive, measuring only 3.25w x 4.5h x 1.5d inches, there was ample interior room for the retractable lanyard tether and several keys.2. Unlike some competing products, opening/closing the box door was easy and painless. The latch was easy to find, and to press down, and the door opens fully to expose contents. The door does not separate from the housing (as some other products do), which leaves one less component to fiddle with, and the combination does not have ... MoreAutomated locksets are costly, and sometimes involve design considerations that involve matching existing door hardware. And trying to outfox intruders by hiding keys also isn’t very smart. This wall mount lock box turns out to be a cost-effective and simple solution.1. Although the box enclosure is diminutive, measuring only 3.25w x 4.5h x 1.5d inches, there was ample interior room for the retractable lanyard tether and several keys.2. Unlike some competing products, opening/closing the box door was easy and painless. The latch was easy to find, and to press down, and the door opens fully to expose contents. The door does not separate from the housing (as some other products do), which leaves one less component to fiddle with, and the combination does not have to be reset every time the box is opened and/or closed (also as some other products do). Once closed, roll the tumblers with your finger and it’s locked.3. The lanyard extends about 36”, which allows the box to be mounted away from door lock; this means, the box does not need to be mounted up against the door frame, leaving an unimpeded view of the door. Yet the box and key within, are still within reach of the door. The slender tether cable is braided for extended wear and the key is secured to the tether with small hex fastener (wrench included) to minimize risk of loss.4. The combo is easily changed by moving a lever inside the front cover. For security, changing the combination requires knowledge of the existing one.5. The combination pad is hidden and protected from the elements by a nice flip-up plastic cover.6. The packaging states a limited lifetime warranty applies.A few small things might further enhance the utility of this product:1. I realize that many folks these days carry a flashlight in the form of their cell phone, but still unless mounted at eye-level, the combination can be challenging to read. A solar- or battery- powered light, or the application of reflective material to the digits, might enhance legibility.2. The housing is mostly black and sticks out noticeably against light colored backgrounds. Maybe you want this, maybe not. For those that don’t, an additional (lighter colored) housing should be offered.3. The “reset” lever located inside the front cover of the box is notated by raised lettering molded into the door interior, of the same color and material. It’s hard to notice (see picture). Highlighting this reset using black font would be helpful.Installation was straightforward, but other surfaces (i.e.., masonry wall), may require additional effort and fasteners. 4 wood screw fasteners for mounting through pre-drilled holes in the back plate of the all-metal housing are provided. The retractable lanyard is packaged as a separate item and its use helps assure that the key finds its way back to safe storage after use. The retractable mechanism is intended to be affixed inside the box using pre-applied adhesive tape. I’m not a big fan of sticky tape to secure components that are exposed to the elements. It will be interesting to see how well this adhesive survives heat/humidity. Screwing the retractor to the housing might have been better. The packaging states the product is made in China.Bottom Line: All in all, this is a very nice product. Well-made and engineered, the housing and locking mechanism are likely to provide years of service. Sometimes, solutions to confounding problems can be found in the simplest of forms, and this product may be one of those very useful solutions. I would recommend this to a friend.